THIS famous Flower Festival will take place from Saturday, July 11 to Tuesday, July 14.

The theme, this year, is to be Tales From The Old Testament including Joseph and his coat of many colours; the Garden of Eden; The parting of the Red Sea; The burning Bush; The story of Abraham; Moses in the Bulrushes; Jacob's ladder and Samson and Deliah.

The festival will be open daily from 10am to 6pm except for Sunday when it will start at 12.30pm to 6pm.

Don't miss this wonderful display of the skills and imagination of the legendary flower arrangers.

A Choral Evensong featuring the Cadon Chamber Choir will take place on the Sunday evening starting at 6.30pm.

Home made refreshments will be served throughout the festival, visiting musicians will be playing every day and there is to be, as usual, a bring and buy stall.

There is no entry charge but donations are always gratefully accepted. This year, for the first time, there will be a monster festival raffle when the first prize will be £100 cash. The organisers are grateful to the local buisnesses who have donated the prizes.

Visitors should note that St Swithin's has its own car park and can be found off the A3072 road between Red Post and Stratton access being the lane by the Brooks Garden Centre.