Published: May 3, 2008
In photos: East Huntspill Flower Festival boosts church funds

A colourful three-day flower festival opened in East Huntspill, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Saturday (May 3rd).

The show is being held in All Saint's Church throughout the Bank Holiday to raise funds towards the £5,000 cost of refurbishing the church's 40-year-old organ.

"Over 30 colourful flower arrangements have been created by the village's residents and children, all using themes that start with the letters spelling out the word 'organ'," said organiser Myra Cox.

"We've had a steady flow of people and will be open each day over the holiday weekend from 10.30am until 5pm and Sunday through to 8pm."

Geoffery Walsh, rector of All Saints Church, said: "Our organ has given well over 40 years service and is an extremely fine example of the instruments built at that time. There were many instruments of this type built during this time but few survive, as this does, in their original condition."

"To keep this instrument in good working order, the builders have recommended a full overhaul costing £5,000 to the church."

"Various local groups have brought this flower festival into being. I thank them for their hard work and their gift of flower arranging."

Some of the many flower arrangements are pictured on this page, with Geraldine Hendry (top), Myra Cox (centre) and organist Sue Elsworth (bottom).