ORGANISERS of the annual well-dressing in Malvern are holding a public meeting on Monday to pick a theme for this year’s event.

The well-dressing, organised by Malvern Spa Association, has been growing ever more popular in recent years.

Last year, a record 41 wells, springs and water features around the Malvern Hills were decorated by volunteers, and it is hoped this year’s display will equal or even break that figure.

Monday’s meeting will give volunteers old and new the chance to air their ideas.

Lionel Shorstone of the association said: “Last year the theme was togetherness, which gave people plenty of chance to celebrate William and Kate’s wedding, which was on the same day as the well-dressing, so we had plenty of red, white and blue.

“I suspect that we’ll have plenty more this year, because of the jubilee – a diamond jubilee doesn’t come up very often.

“There are also some games in London, and 2012 is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and of Scott’s failed expedition to the Antarctic, so there is plenty for inspiration.”

Last year’s gold winner was Barnards Green Trough, designed by Stephanie Underwood-Webb and friends and which looked at the relationship between man and beast.

Mr Shorstone said he has already heard from people who were keen to join in this year’s well-dressing.

He said: “We’ve a lot of young people involved, which is very encouraging.”

Monday’s meeting is at 7.30pm in the Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, and entry is £3.

There will be a slide show of all 2011’s entries, plus the best of previous years.

This year’s well-dressing is on Friday, May 4.