Floral bridges display
Published Date:
10 July 2008
By Staff Copy
A BLOOMING display of flowers and art brightened up a church as part of Castleford's Heritage Festival.
All Saints’ Church hosted the exhibition – put together by hard-working members of Castleford Flower Club and dozens of local artists – last week.
Posies and bouquets depicted bridges from all over the world to celebrate the opening of Castleford’s new £4.8m footbridge and the 200th anniversary of its road bridge over the River Aire.
Alison Drake, chairman of Castleford Heritage Trust, said: “We’re thrilled with their creative display complemented by wondeful paintings and sketches of bridges. Our heritage festival this year is all about celebrating the bridges and it’s been a big week for us.
“I’d like to thank everyone who has taken part.”
Proceeds raised from the festival, opened by fomer councillor Winifred McLoughlin and including a children’s concert, will go to All Saints’ Church.
The full article contains 152 words and appears in Ponte and Cas Express newspaper.
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Last Updated:
08 July 2008 3:30 PM
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Source:
Ponte and Cas Express
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Location:
Pontefract & Castleford
