A garden centre is offering the chance to win the services of staff for a day to tidy and brighten a garden.

Thetford Garden Centre is offering the work which will be completed in May. The winner will enjoy a few forks, shovels and a bit of man power from the centre experts’.

Lucy Nixon, managing director, said: “Our family business was started by my mother and father in 1982 and has grown from the support of the local community.

“This garden patch tidy includes help and advice with choosing planting options to fit around lifestyle, giving the winner every encouragement to maintain the look long term”.

It will be awarded to a deserving cause nominated by a friend, relative or neighbour in a 10-mile area of the centre.

Residents are asked to submit their suggestions to marie.turner@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk, or by nominating in store by Friday April 26.