St Bartholomew's Church in Dinard (website www.stbarts-dinard.org.uk )  was once again the venue for a flower festival which is the idea of ex Jersey resident Corrie Stein.

Taking place on the 8th, 9th and 10th July this year's theme was musical.  Arrangements of flowers were complemented by musical instruments, music being the inspiration for this floral event.

As usual English cream teas were served on the lawn outside the church.  A lot of hard work went into the festival but it was certainly a success with only standing room left for the Church service on Sunday!  The Reverend Gareth Randall who is Priest in Charge of St. Bartholomew's, was present.  Helpers included Guernsey residents ex Deputy Roger Berry and his wife Kate  who worked hard on serving teas and preparing sandwiches helped by ex Jersey resident Shiela Frost.  Other helpers and flower arrangers included Diana Wilson, Kathy Saxton-Howes, Doreen Cronshaw, Ian and Sylviue Phillips, Elaine Dunstan and Doreen Collier. In addition Marjorie Mitchell came from England to help as did Penny Bensted from Jersey.

Another ex Jersey resident, Victor Pumfrett created the beautiful flower arrangements helped by a team of flower arrangers. 

Singer and song writer Christine Holmes,wrote a hymn specially for the occasion and sang in the church each afternoon

The conception of ex Jersey resident, Corrie Stein, this was the third year the  festival has taken place. 

Flower displays were placed in each window of the church.  This display was set in a picture frame

The harp placed in front of the altar was one of the instruments loaned by Le Temple of Dinard. http://ancientemple.free.fr

The arrangement - above - incorporates a drum.

French horns were played by Simon Locke and John Davey in the garden after the Sunday morning service.