VISITORS and residents alike flocked to St Edward's Church in Stow last weekend to admire the beautiful blooms on show in the church's flower festival.

The event, which included several musical performances in the church, proved a big success and raised about £1,550 for church funds.

One of the organisers, Mrs Frances Clapham, said: "We had a lovely weekend. We had hundreds of people in and the flower arrangements were absolutely magnificent.

"We would like to thank everyone who helped in any way."