Chelsea Gold medal winner, Mildred Stafford, will be taking part in an innovative Flower Festival being held at Saint John’s in Shildon over the last weekend of September.
Mildred, along with the other arrangers boast between them an impressive array of prizes, awards, and experience. They are coming together to produce something stunning in one of the region’s most lovely churches.
Saint John’s, sitting right in the centre of Shildon, has long been famous for its locally produced crafts and artwork, much of which decorates the church. Themed around ‘Holidays and Happy Days’ this display, sponsored by local businesses and individuals, promises to add to that reputation.
Not content with packing the church with heavenly scents and glorious colour the team will ensure that home baking will be on sale to enjoy along with a cup of tea or coffee, and during the Saturday a Craft Fair will run throughout the day. There will also be a free kids craft table, and games to keep the little ones occupied.
The church will be open to the public all day on Saturday 29th from 10am – 4pm and Sunday 30th from 12:30 – 5:00 with services as usual in the midst of the splendour. Admission will be £4 with children going free.
Revd. David Tomlinson, Curate, commented that “locally the anticipation is really beginning to grow”, and, he added “we hope that people will come from far and near to enjoy what promises to be, a great day out, and an amazing show!”
Contact David Tomlinson 01325 310804 or visit
www.saintjohnsshildon.org.uk
