YORKSHIRE in Bloom judges have been in Otley to cast an eye over the town's floral charms.

Brendan Mowforth and Timothy Stewart were given a guided tour of local highlights in hot sunshine during their Summer Judging visit last Thursday.

The White Bridge allotments, Gallows Hill nature reserve, The Whartons Primary School, Wharfemeadows Park and the town centre were all assessed.

The park's long, colour-packed nectar bed, specially designed to be attractive to both pollinating insects and the eye, was among the sites admired.

The judges were led by Otley in Bloom committee members Katie Burnett, David Bellerby and Edie Bates, along with mayor Councillor Philip Bye and town council leader, Cllr Ray Georgeson.

The visit was concluded with a display and presentation at Courtyard Planters followed by lunch at the Black Horse Hotel.

Otley in Bloom is hoping to match its success last year, when Otley won a Gold Award in the competition's town section and was named category winner.