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    Jun 2022

    Last Updated: 02/06/2022
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    Washburn Valley tells story of Queen through creative flower festival

    by Thomas Barrett

    | 02 Jun, 2022
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    The display is available to visit at St Andrew's Church in Blubberhouses, just past Fewston Reservoir off the A59, from 11am to 4pm today until Sunday.

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    A creative festival of flowers in Blubberhouses tells the story of the Queen's life and 70 years on the throne.

    The display is available to visit at St Andrew's Church in Blubberhouses, just past Fewston Reservoir off the A59, from 11am to 4pm every day over the four-day weekend.

    It's been organised by the Friends of St Andrew's Church and displays have been arranged by talented florists that live in the Washburn Valley, which includes villages such as Norwood, Fewston and Farnley.

    Displays pay tribute to major events in the Queen's life, including her wedding to Prince Philip and the coronation.

    There are also displays that highlight some of the Queen's interests, such as horses, Balmoral and the girl guides.

    The church's top florist, Daphne Wilson, has been busy arranging several of the displays this week.

    She said:

    "We wanted to depict the major part of the Queen's life. It's our first proper outing since covid. We're all volunteers and everyone has played their part."





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    Teas and some delicious homemade cakes are also available. Money raised will go towards paying for new disabled access at the church.

    There are 12 displays in total. Some pictures are below:

    'The Commonwealth' by Alison Bowers



    'Balmoral' by Lorna Freegard and Bolton Priory Flower Team



    'The Coronation' by Catriana Cleverley, Virginia Kay, Liz Furse, Connie Fenwick and Duncan Clayton



    'The Wedding' by Daphne Wilson



    'Childhood' by Steph Wilson