Leominster'S Royal Oak Hotel was judged blooming marvellous in the town's annual floral display competition.

It won an area prize and the top prize for gaining the highest marks in the contest.

Judges gave a special award to Leominster Baptist Church in Etnam Street "for making a big effort" with its flowers. Cash prizes were presented by Leominster mayor Janet Atkinson at a reception in Grange Court.

Prizewinners, Area One: 1 Royal Oak, 2 (dwelling) 11B Hereford Road, 3 (dwelling) 7 Hereford Road, 4 Bell Inn.

Area 2: 1 Grape Vaults pub, 2 Hop Pole pub, 3 Leominster Farm Supplies, 4 F H Dale.

Area 3: no prizes awarded.

Area 4: 1 Black Swan, 2 Three Horse Shoes, 3 Barber & Manuel, 4 Tourist Information Centre.