MORE than 40 bright and beautiful flower arrangements helped to raise spirits in Bromyard at the weekend.

The Flower Festival of Celebrations, in St Peter’s Church, attracted some 46 exhibits celebrating everything from personal successes and weddings to local charities, groups and festivals.

Organiser Sylvia Jenkins said: “We were very pleased with the weekend. The flowers looked amazing.”

The festival, which ran from Friday to Sunday, June 17-19, was in aid of St Michael’s Hospice and St Peter’s Church Fabric Fund and donations are still coming in