Glorious arrangements on display in 14th Century Norfolk church

From Iceland to Australia and Jamaica to Germany the world of flowers displayed at St Mary’s Church, Old Hunstanton is a sight to behold.

Iceland

Australia

A team of twenty-seven arrangers co-ordinated by Gary Bocking completed twenty-nine displays in the beautiful, ancient church between Wednesday and early Friday morning with a small contingent putting the final touches to the arrangements before the doors opened to the public at 10am.

Jamaica

Germany

Ireland and The Continents

Now in its 49^th year the Festival offers three days of flowers, music and fun for everyone. Tomorrow (Saturday 27^th) the church is open 10am-4pm and from 6-9pm there’s live music by 2^nd Sunset with a hog roast at the Village Hall.

On Sunday after the morning service the church is open again between 10am and 4pm. At 3pm the Village Hall is the venue for the Barking Bugle Fun Dog Show and at 7pm Songs of Praise with Hunstanton Concert Band in the church will include popular hymns, plus some inspired by the arrangements.

Gary and Sarah Bocking

Gary said: “This year we have had lots more help, some experienced flower arrangers, and others for whom this is their first time; it really has been amazing.”

Sarah Bocking added: “We were touched by the work from Fridham Rest Home; Gary went to the Heacham home and led a workshop with residents, they worked on their arrangements at Fridham and some of them brought the finished pieces to the church.”

Fridham Rest Home

India

Japan