GREEN-fingered residents at Bayley and Kennedy Court want people to give them a helping hand and boost Stourbridge in Bloom at the same time.

The residents are appealing for plants and shrubs, in fact anything which will be in flower by July.

Stourbridge councillor Barbara Sykes said: “Getting money for plants has always proved a bit of a problem. In the past, they’ve tended to be funded by the same few people.

“This year, we’re hoping people will donate plants, so the residents can prepare for judging on July 11.

“Ideally it would be great if one of the local garden centres could help out.”

If anyone can help they can contact cllr Sykes on 01384 372002 or email cllr.barbara.sykes@dudley.gov.uk