A COUPLE are celebrating after scooping the top prize in a village best dressed house competition.

Tillingham’s annual flower show was a victim of the pandemic.

Organisers launched an appeal for residents to take part in a scarecrow and best dressed house competition instead.

The event went ahead at the weekend. Organisers said the entries were “amazing”, with Steve and Christine Haward, of Chancel Close, winning the best dressed house crown.

Maldon and Burnham Standard:

Steve said: “A lot of hard work went into the care of the flowers, but the win has really made us proud.”