Festival of Flowers June 23rd & 24th 2007

Once again the Mount Bures Church, Festival of Flowers excelled itself with a spectacular display in the Church, over the two day period. The Festival has been running in excess of 30 years. with a steady stream of visitors throughout the two days Before the doors opened at 10.30am on Saturday, visitors were queuing to see the arrangements on offer. Although the Festival is held during June, planning starts back February when the initial meeting is held to establish the timetable for the months ahead. The vast majority of the helpers reside in the village, but others travel in from the surrounding area. Finance for the June Festival was provided by events held earlier in the year, such as a barbecue, quiz night etc.

The festival includes other attractions in the adjacent farm buildings and meadow.

The Jazz band entertained the crowds on Sunday, whilst the restored "Sunderland Corporation" bus was an attraction for all ages.

Other attractions included:- Book stall, art exhibition, cream teas, plant stall, craft tent, barbecue and much more.
The refreshment stand was in great demand serving drinks and snacks.

Last year we endured swealtering hot weather, as opposed to this year when we had rain most of the time. However this did not deter visitor numbers.

Additional attractions included the `Open Garden` at Yorklette Cottage opposite. A stunning garden layed out to lawns and shrubs. Visitors could also climb the "Mount" to see the spectacular view across the Stour Valley countryside.

Adjacent to the Church you could visit "Olives Cottage Garden" with a spectacular display of roses and flower beds.
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This years event, raised (tba) which will be donated towards maintaining of the church.

Congratulations should go to all those who organise and assist in this Annual Flower spectacular.

Link to the Festival of Flowers Photographic Album.
Visitors this year

Flower photographs by Alan Beales
Jazz and Bus by Jane Malone
23.06.07