ORGANISERS of Pocklington’s First World War themed flower festival have lined up top arrangers to create displays.
The festival will commemorate the end of the war and is entitled ‘Remember Rejoice 1914-18’. It will take visitors on a journey through the years before and during the conflict.
Heslington arranger George Smith’s display will express the pre-war opulence of Edwardian England. George has been artistic director of numerous festivals in stately homes and cathedrals across Yorkshire, including four royal visits to York Minster, and in 2004 was awarded the MBE for services to flower arrangement.
Copmanthorpe sculptor Alisa Ord is making a ‘war horse’ sculpture to portray the use of horses in the war. She came to the attention of the festival organisers after creating a horse sculpture for a gold medal winning display at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
The Flower Festival at Pocklington’s All Saints Church, designed by Andrew Grisewood, from Hayton, in conjunction with Pocklington Flower Club, features many more top floral artists, and is from September 15 to 18. Entry is £5.
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