A SHOE and a row of wine bottles have helped a team of florists scoop top prizes at a flower show.

Florists at Gert’s of Honley were named among the winners at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show.

Owner Elizabeth Wood gained first prize in the florist arrangement class and won the prestigious Bretherick Trophy.

Her new assistant Joanne Matthews came third in the arrangement for a sparkly shoe floral design.

Elizabeth Wood said: “We enter flower shows regularly because I think it is good for staff morale and momentum.

“We have come second and third before, but never first, so to win and come back with a trophy is fantastic.

“The whole team at Gert’s is really proud of its achievements over the last 18 months. Winning at Harrogate was the icing on the cake.”

Mrs Wood designed a unique wine appreciation display using wine bottles as flower holders.

The team is now working on ideas for the autumn show.