A KEEN Lydney gardener has one large thing taking up his garden at the moment – and it's not what you'd expect!

Roy Cooke, 76, of Ridler Road, has been growing his mammoth pumpkin since the beginning of the summer and it has become so big that at least two men are needed to lift it.

He said: "I wouldn't like to say how much it weighs – it's going to be difficult to move. It's funny because my son, Paul, bought some giant pumpkin seeds – three of which I had – and none of his amounted to anything while mine has just kept growing and growing.

"I am a keen gardener and never thought about growing pumpkins before so I thought I would try something different. I am willing to donate it to somebody if they wanted to use it for Halloween."

Paul added: "I'd guess it weighs roughly in excess of 100lb."

Are you interested in Roy's pumpkin? If so, call him on 01594 843863.