THE deadline for entrants for a summer show is fast approaching.

Entrants for the Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society Summer Show at Uplyme Village Hall are invited to submit their entry form by 7pm on Wednesday, July 7.

There are 115 categories available to enter, including flowers, fruit and veg, home produce, cookery, and fun classes, amongst many others. Classes are open to all age groups.

This year's show will take place at Uplyme Village Hall and King George V Playing Fields on Saturday, July 10.

Competition entries must be received between 8am and 10am on the day.

The theme of this year’s show is lavender and the society will be awarding a prestigious new cup - a small solid silver watering can - for the best exhibit in a class on the theme of lavender.

The show opens at 1pm after judging in the show marquee has concluded, and also features a dog show, entertainments, a wide range of stalls including a plant stall, cream teas and a bar running throughout the afternoon.

The show closes at 5pm following the awards presentation, taking place at 4.30pm.

All exhibits will be taking place in a well-ventilated marquee this year. One-way pedestrian flow will be in place and stalls will be well spaced.

Entry is £2.50 for adults and free for accompanied under-16s.

Entry forms are available from www.ulrhs.wordpress.com, or on page 30 of the Summer Show Schedule.

Forms can be submitted by email to ulrhs.entries@gmail.com or handed in at Uplyme Stores.