Washington Village has welcomed the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Britain in Bloom judges, as they hope to bring home yet another national honour in the coveted flower and landscaping competition.
The North East village is pitted up against five other displays across the United Kingdom, in the Best Village category of Britain in Bloom - after picking up a prestigious Best Village award and being named Northumbria's champions for their entry last year.
Some 18 volunteers have been working endlessly, alongside Sunderland City Council, local schools and businesses, the Princes Trust and the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to create stunning and colourful flower beds - which they hope have wowed the judging board on their recent visit.
