THE challenge is on the raise a mile of pennies to help fund floral displays to make Leominster look lovely.

Leominster in Bloom is hoping to raise the money to help pay for flower displays and hanging baskets in the town.

The total sought amounts to 844,723 pennies – or nearly £845.

The Leominster Brownies with Brown Owl, Carol Smith, have raised £14 and are still collecting.

Leominster Tourist Information Centre, in Corn Square, will be accepting pennies on behalf of Leominster in Bloom from other groups and individuals who can help.

More than £140 has been raised so far – enough to pay for the hanging baskets in Corn Square – but there are still many tubs and troughs to fill all over the town.