RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get into the green-fingered spirit by joining forces to improve their neighbourhood for this year's Cornwall in Bloom competition. The competition encourages resident-led community groups who enjoy improving the area where they live, to give gardens and open spaces a makeover. There are four categories so if you and your neighbours want to tackle local litter, or if you are part of a larger group who wish to smarten up your town or village, there is a category for you. You can clean up public places, create a floral display, engage with an environmental project or transform a disused public area into something wonderful. There are three £250 awards for each category with the money to be used towards their Cornwall in Bloom project. The deadline is Monday, June 23. For details email Jackie Mace at [email protected]">[email protected]