A FLOWER festival will be held on Saturday near York.

St Mary's Church in East Cottingwith will host the event in memory of those who died in the First World War.

The event will also include a display of old photographs and memorabilia in the village hall, with refreshments available.

Entry is free between 10am and 4pm, but donations are welcome and will go towards the Royal British Legion, Commonwealth War Graves Commission and St Mary's Church.