What makes you smile about our borough and can you sum it up in one photograph?

The theme of this year’s Ashford Best Placed in Britain photo competition is Reasons to Smile About Ashford.

Contestants are asked to convey in a single shot what pleases them about living, working and spending leisure time in the borough.

The competition was launched last Friday on the roof of the iconic Charter House in Ashford town centre and was attended by last year’s winners Duncan and Finn Callow and their daughter Kate.

The contest had been launched last year by the regeneration company, Ashford’s Future, leading to 90 entries.

Ashford’s Future managing director Judith Armitt said: “We were delighted by the quality of entries last year. I am looking forward to seeing what local people find the most inspiring about the borough.”

This year’s prizes include Eurostar tickets to Parish or Brussels, including £300 of Jessops voicers, a large canvas print of your winning photo or a special day out at a top gallery.

To enter, taking a single picture showing your reason to smile about Ashford, and upload it at www.ashfordbestplaced.co.uk/photo

This Way Forward by Duncan Callow - winner of the over-18s category in last year's competition

ntries will be separated into three age groups, under 12, 12 to 17 and 18-plus and will be available to view online by all. Closing date for entries is Wednesday, May 12.

An independent judging panel will draw up shortlists for each age group and the public will vote for the winners.

The competition is sponsored by Eurostar, Snappy Snaps Ashford and Jacobs Engineering.

For full details about the Ashford Best Placed in Britain Photography competition visit www.ashfordbestplaced.co.uk/photo