From the 9th – 11th August, St Michael’s hosted Alnwick’s Flower Festival, with the theme this year of “A Good Read”. There were 41 floral displays based on favourite books, from Treasure Island to The Wonky Donkey and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to Under the Greenwood Tree.
You can view photographs of the displays below, and prints are available from Mr Stanley Trafford on 01665 606180 at sizes up to A4.
Moses and the Burning Bush, arranged by Julie and sponsored by Julie’s House of FlowersThe Explorers, arranged by Pat Taylor and sponsored by the Rev’d Gerard Rundell and Karen RundellBell, Book and Candle, arranged by the Garden staff, and sponsored by the Alnwick Gardens.Blazing Paddles, arranged and sponsored by Mrs Melanie CoulsonBoy in the Striped Pyjamas, arranged by Annette Playle, and sponsored by Mr and Mrs H PlayleWinnie the Pooh, arranged and sponsored by Mrs Pauline CorrickDon’t Upset the Choir, arranged by Mrs Enid Brown, and sponsored by the Choir of St Michael’s ChurchThe Black Candle, arranged by Elizabeth and Mary Davidson, and sponsored by Mr Ken GrayThe Lion of Alnwick, arranged by Margaret Batey, and sponsored by Carol Hume and Anne TurnbullFrenchman’s Creek, arranged by Elizabeth and Mary Davidson, and sponsored by Mrs C McNallyUnder the Greenwood Tree, arranged by Anne Lings, and sponsored by Mr and Mrs R AllsopHarry Potter, arranged and sponsored by Emma CoulsonThe Tale of Peter Rabbit, arranged by Enid Brown, and sponsored by Mr and Mrs G BrownThe Harry Potter and Tale of Peter Rabbit displays shown togetherHarry Potter (flowers only)Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, arranged by Michelle Duff in memory of Peter AitchisonDear Zoo, arranged by Frances Cook, and sponsored by the Rev’d Canon Paul Scott and the Rev’d Jane ScottLittle Women, arranged by Joan Crowe, and sponsored by Mr and Mrs A CroweThe Secret Garden, arranged by Judy Jobson, and sponsored by Mr and Mrs C JobsonGone With the Wind, arranged by Anne Gledhall, and sponsored by the Mothers’ UnionJoseph and His Coat, arranged by Members of St Paul’s Church, and sponsored by St Paul’s ChurchRailway Memories, arranged by Margaret Batey and sponsored by Mrs J CollinsThe Wizard of Oz, arranged and sponsored by Mrs Kathleen TurnbullThe Railway Children, arranged by Judith Head, and sponsored by the Aln Valley RailwayGods of the Morning, arranged by Michelle Duff, and sponsored by Dr P KindBear readingGirl With the Gold Earrring
For prints of any of the above, please contact Mr Stanley Trafford on 01665 606 180.
