MEMBERS of Newton Abbot Flower Club are hard at work preparing for their Celebrations Flower Festival over the coming weekend, May 14 and 15.

You can expect a true Celebration of colourful displays as the flower club’s big event is held at St Paul’s Church from 10am to 4pm on the Saturday and 12.30pm to 4pm on the Sunday

Flower club members are designing floral arrangements to celebrate the many organisations and other special events that have been held over the past couple of years.

The mayor of Newton Abbot will be opening the festival at 10.30am on Saturday, May 14.

‘Please come and have a look at the wonderful floral tributes to the many different celebrations locally.  There will be craft stalls and refreshments too,’ said member Karen Jenks.

Admission will cost £1 with free entry for children. There will be a raffle and craft sales tables.