Each year Shrewsbury enters the 'Britain in Bloom' competition, and this year was no exception. The hanging baskets weren't installed until early July because of the searing temperatures and drying wind. The town looks very colourful now, and the judging is finished, but the results are unknown as yet. In 2014 the town was the overall winner. I don't think that will happen this year.

Personally I think it all looks a bit brash, but I have to admit that a lot of effort has been put into the competition this year. Also entered is the much smaller border town of Oswestry. Their displays are very colourful too.