AN engraved glass bowl is on offer for the best hanging basket, pot or trough in the Horwich in Bloom contest.

The BEN is offering the special prize for the best container of any kind featuring purple and yellow flowers which must be visible from the street or road.

Horwich town council is offering the free plants in the Commonwealth Games colours to inspire people to take part.

Entry forms are available to the public from the public hall in Lee Lane or from the resource centre in Beaumont Road.