Judges from South West in Bloom were impressed by what Devizes had to offer when they visited the town last week.

Glorious sunshine made a change to rain on previous visits and the judges, Martin Ford and Ian Thompson, were taken on a three-hour tour of Devizes on July 9.

Devizes has won gold in the competition for the past two years and the results will be announced on September 19.

Carole Berry, direct services manager at Devizes Town Council, thanked Devizes and Roundway In Bloom committee, the town council’s parks team, Wiltshire Council, schools, neighbourhood groups and individuals who helped with this year’s entry.

She said: “The judges were very enthusiastic and complimentary. Whatever the outcome, the presentation of the town is a credit to all involved and we should all be very proud of what has been achieved.”