WINKLEIGH residents are in with a chance to make their garden flutter and bloom this summer, with the launch of the “The Wings of Winkleigh” competition.

The competition is being held to celebrate Devon’s diverse wildlife, particularly its exceptional variety of butterflies, as part of housebuilder Lovell Homes’ commitment to supporting the area that is home to its Castle Green development.

To enter the competition, which is running until July 27, residents need to submit their name and contact details, with the winner and runners up then selected at random.

First place will win a butterfly habitat box, along with a £50 National Garden Centre gift voucher. Two runners-up will also each win a butterfly habitat box.

The housebuilder has also teamed up with pupils from Winkleigh Primary School to create a display of butterfly artwork, in support of the competition.

Arts and craft supplies were donated to the school, with year six pupils creating their own butterfly design, which will be featured in the Castle Green show home for visitors to enjoy.

Charlotte McLean, year six teacher at Winkleigh Primary School, said “Year six have loved being involved with this project and thoroughly enjoyed the time they had to explore some new resources to create their butterfly art.

“They are all looking forward to being able to see their artwork on show in the show home soon!

“Thank you for the generous donation of resources that enabled the children to create their designs.”

Entries can be submitted in person at the Castle Green show home, via an online form or by commenting your name under the competition post on the Lovell Homes Instagram.

Devon is one of the best spots for butterflies in the UK, with two-thirds of British butterfly species found in the county.