PUMPKIN carvers have been invited to submit their best spooky works of art in a free competition at Courtens Garden Centre in Whiteparish.

The pumpkin carving contest has two categories for under 10s and children aged over 10, with prizes for each age group.

Hampshire Chronicle: Pumpkin carving at CourtensPumpkin carving at Courtens (Image: Courtens Garden Centre)

Entrants are invited to bring their carved pumpkins to Courtens Garden Centre, in Whiteparish, from 9.30am on Saturday, October 28.

Judging will commence at 11.30am.

Carvers can either use a pumpkin from the garden centre, on sale from October 25 to 27, or supply their own.

For more details go to courtensgardencentre.co.uk or call 01794 884489.