Bottesford Church celebrates the Queen with a flower festival
The Friends of St. Mary's Church are holding a flower festival in tribute to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
The festival opened yesterday (Thursday) and will be running over the next four days until Sunday June 5.
Frances Stapleton, an organiser behind the festival said: "The first day went very well indeed.
"There was 75 people and yesterday the church was full of people.
"It was a really special atmosphere and only since Covid, it seemed to lift people's spirits.
"How could you not celebrate?
"[The Queen] has reigned for 70 years and has hardly put a step wrong.
"She's an amazing lady and it was important to celebrate it with her."
On the first day there was a formal opening on June 1 with a preview evening which included a two course Ploughman's supper where people could also enjoy a Platinum Jubilee trifle.
The opening times for the flower festival are:
- Friday June 3rd - 10am to 5pm
- Saturday June 4 - 10am to 4pm
- Sunday June 5 - Special Service 10:30am
Tickets cost £10 per person and all proceeds will go toward repairs to the Church spire.
It is recommended you book tickets in advance if you would like to attend which you can do by contacting Frances Stapleton on 01949 843427 or the Church office on 01949 842859.
