FINAL preparations will be taking place this weekend for the judging of Saltburn In Bloom, due to take place on Tuesday.

Rubbish bags and gloves for children will be available outside Somerfield between 10am and 12.30pm tomorrow for residents to take part in the town tidy and litter pick. Rubbish skips have also been placed in Somerfield car park and Ox Close/Marske Road.

Eileen Robinson, secretary of Saltburn In Bloom, urged local people to lend a hand. She said: "Please help - this is your chance to assist your town to get extra points in the competition".

The judges are two leading horticultural experts Jim Buttress and Walter Gilmore.

Saltburn competing against five other small towns in its category in the prestigious competition.