IT IS JUDGEMENT day for two north Pembrokeshire communities next week as the Royal Horticultural Society's Britain in Bloom judges visit both Fishguard and Goodwick and Wolfscastle.

The judges are starting their Pembrokeshire visit with Fishguard and Goodwick on Tuesday, August 7.

This is the first time the twin town's have entered the competition, encouraged by their green flag status and Wales in Bloom win last year.

Businesses, residents and Greening Fishguard and Goodwick volunteers have gone the extra mile to make the towns look wonderful with planters, window boxes and hanging baskets everywhere, not to mention wonderful front garden displays.

The judging route will include Manor Way and Main Street, Goodwick, Stop and Call, Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, The Gateway Club, Dr Bob's veg plot, West Street, The Golden Mile, Fishguard Square, St Mary's, Point Pop Works, PlasyFron and Lower Town.

"There are so many other lovely places for the judges to see but they are so strict on the time limit that we can't fit them all in" said Julia Moffett coordinator of the towns' greening group.

"We are organising a litter pick along the route on Monday, August 6, if you would like to join in please keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.

"Also if you want to put a display temporarily outside your home or business please do, but do it early, the judging starts at 8:30am."

The two judges will the move on to Wolfscastle on Wednesday, August 8.

The Wolfscastle community has worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to ensure that the judges will be impressed.

"Just getting to the final stage and representing Wales is a fantastic achievement," said Rev Geoffrey Eynon, co-ordinator of the Wolfscastle in Bloom Committee.

"It has been heart-warming to see the way everyone has contributed to this project and we're all looking forward to a great day on August 8."

In accordance with the rules, the Royal Horticultural Society has received copies of the special portfolio about the village, created by the committee. The judges' strict, hour-long inspection visit will conclude with a look at the school's impressive garden which has been lovingly prepared by pupils, staff, parents and volunteers.

The visit will be followed by a reception at Wolfscastle Primary School which the whole community is invited to attend to meet the judges and invited guests. Entertainment will be provided by pupils of the school and Goodwick Brass Ensemble, followed by light refreshments.

The judges won't be visiting Tenby this year, which has won silver gilts in the past, this year. The resort is taking a break from both Wales in Bloom, where they won 31 titles, and Britain in Bloom.

The Tenby in Bloom committee said last year they had decided to take the time off from national competitions to consolidate their plans to reduce bedding areas by switching them to flowering shrubs.

Mayor of Tenby Cllr Sue Lane said that, given the current financial climate, the town was instead focusing on how to maintain high standards across a range of areas and local issues.

But she congratulated Wolfscastle and Fishguard and Goodwick for being among only five finalists in Wales.