A NEW calendar has been produced by business leaders to capture the award winning floral glory of Chipping Sodbury.

The town is still celebrating after winning a gold medal in the South West in Bloom pennant competition earlier this year.

Sodbury Chamber of Commerce was so impressed with the displays of flowers that helped secure the victory that local photographer and chamber member Rich McDonough was tasked with capturing the local views.

The images have now been used in the 2015 calendars, which can be bought in a number of shops in the town, as well as in the tourist Information centre.

Priced at £5, the calendar has been sponsored by a number of local businesses, with profits from sales being used to further the work of the chamber in helping Chipping Sodbury thrive.

The calendar also features dates of forthcoming events, including the farmers' markets and twice-yearly mop fairs.

Kate Richardson, joint chairwoman of the chamber, said: "The chamber is very pleased to show its appreciation of the hard work of the Sodbury In Bloom team and to celebrate their success this year by having a floral theme to the calendar.

"The calendars have been well received and Rich has captured some wonderful views of the town.“