King's Lynn Soroptimists have been taking up their trowels to make the town a nicer place.

The 26-strong club took charge of a flower bed in Tower Gardens, under West Norfolk council's Adopt-a-Bed scheme. Members take turns to weed, dead-head blooms and generally maintain the bed.

Sue Renwick, chairman of the programme action committee, said: 'Keeping the area looking nice is not terribly time-consuming or arduous.

'Once we have finished we stand back and admire our handiwork, feeling proud that a little effort will help to bring a smile to many locals and visitors who pass by.'

Council cabinet member Elizabeth Nockolds said: 'Our In Bloom campaign is all about people working together to make improvements to the area in which they live. The Soroptimists are a great example of what can be achieved .'

Currently 12 beds around the town are tended by Adopt-a-Bed volunteers.

Anyone interested in joining the scheme can contact the borough council's open space team on 01553 782076.

No experience ins necessary and plants and advice are supplied. The council takes responsibility for watering.

Those taking part make a commitment to ensure that their chosen bed is weed and litter-free for at least one year. A plaque, naming the person or group who looks after the bed, is provided by the council.

For more information about the In Bloom campaign, follow the link above for its website.