Highworth residents are gearing up to show off their blooms.

Householders will be opening their gardens as part of the Highworth Festival.

David Roblin, who is helping to organise the festival, said: "We have 26 gardens which will be open, and visitors will be amazed by the gardening talent here in Highworth."

Opening times are 1pm and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is £3 for adults and free for under-16s.

So far this year, residents have enjoyed theatrical shows, art exhibitions, quizzes and concerts as part of the festival.

Organisers still need more entries for September's parade.

Mr Roblin said: "Around 20 groups have expressed an interest in taking partbut there's still room for more."

The theme of this year's jamboree is Highworth Alive a celebration of community spirit in the town.

The parade is on September 12, and anyone wanting to enter should call Mr Roblin on 01793 818300.

At the last festival, in 2000, cash was raised to install a stained glass window in St Michael's Church.