Entries called for rose and flower show

The Warkworth Garden Club is inviting local green thumbs to prepare their entries for the 20th annual Rose and Flower Show.

It will be held at the Warkworth Town Hall on Friday, November 15 from noon to 5pm.

There are five categories, including rose open class, rose novice class, decorative flowers and all flowers.

The final category is gardens, which is judged from the street, with competitions for Warkworth and Matakana.

There are more than 15 trophies and prizes to be won, including one for the most fragrant rose, voted for by the public.

There is also a children’s division with a new category this year for arrangements that use a 2-litre milk bottle. For entry information, contact Jocelyn Sharp 09 425 7724.