A NUMBER of florists from the Bolton area are due to attend a flower festival at Stonyhurst College, near Clitheroe, on August 6 - 8.

Horwich Floral Arts and Bolton Floral Art will be among the exhibitors at the event, whilst work by individual florists from the region will also be displayed.

As well as traditional flower arrangements, the festival will also feature 1,000 sunflowers, a sculpture garden and scenes from operas and Shakespeare plays made out of flowers.

There will also be trade stands and a collectors' fair. The festival will be open 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Telephone 01204 383650 for tickets or information.