SALTBURN In Bloom is gearing up for its annual entry into the national competition.

The judging for Northumbria In Bloom takes place at 10am next Friday.

Litter picks have been arranged for 10am until 1pm tomorrow as well as on next Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Rubbish skips will be available outside Somerfield car park, Ox Close Cottage and Emmanuel Church car park until Thursday for people who want to help with the job of keeping the town tidy.

The national judging takes place on Monday, August 13.

To help raise funds for the group, car boot sales take place every Sunday from 9.30am until 4pm at Somerfield car park.