Poetry the inspiration for church’s flower festival

Some of the nation’s favourite poetry will provide the inspiration for an historic village church’s flower festival later this month.

Visitors to St Martin's Church in Holt will be greeted by an explosion of colours at the ‘Poetry Please’ festival during the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, 28-29 June from 10.30am to 4pm.

Flower arrangers will be showcasing their talents through a variety of eye-catching displays, all rooted in the theme of poetry.

Alongside plant stalls, visitors will also be able to tuck into delicious home-made cakes, cream teas and mini-ploughman’s lunches throughout the weekend.

The event has been organised by the Friends of St Martin’s Church Holt, in partnership with the church’s PCC, as part of on-going efforts to preserve an active future for the Grade 1 listed building.

Reverend Paul Wilcox, Chair of the Friends Group, said: “This is a great opportunity to come and enjoy the contrasting colours and beauty of the floral displays against the backdrop of this stunning church, which has a rich history and exciting future."

Visitors are asked to bring cash rather than cards to purchase refreshments or plants.