Corbridge: Flower fest to mark St Andrew's Church 1,350th

St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is holding a flower festival to mark the anniversary of its founding by St Wilfrid <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is holding a flower festival to mark the anniversary of its founding by St Wilfrid (Image: Supplied)
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A North East church is celebrating its 1,350th anniversary with a flower festival.

St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is preparing to commemorate the anniversary of its founding by St Wilfrid, which dates back to around 674 AD.

The festival, named "In the Footsteps of St Andrew," will run from Thursday, June 19, to Sunday, June 22, as part of year-long celebrations that began in October 2024.

30 floral arrangements will depict St Andrew's journey and historical events around Corbridge.

Flower arrangers from the area, and others from the Tyne Valley, are collaborating for the event.

The festival is set to align with the Midsummer event in the village on the evening of June 19.

More information can be found on the church's website at www.corbridgechurch.org.uk

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