BRITAIN in Bloom judges visited Huncoat to see if the village ranks among the best kept places in the country.

Local residents, councillors and Huncoat in Bloom campaigners were there to meet the judges and help them reach their decision.

Afterwards, a reception was held at the Peel Park pub on Turkey Street.

Pictured (left to right) are local resident Jean Barrington, Coun Brendan Shiel, judge John Shepley, Huncoat Forum member Roy Cheetham and judge Eileen Averill.