A NORTH Herefordshire flower festival has raised around £6,000 for a village church.

The St Michael and All Angels Flower Festival took place last weekend and attracted more than 1,500 visitors to Bodenham.

A ‘songs from the shows’ concert and magic from Mark Townsend entertained the crowds on the Saturday night, with a wine tasting session taking place the night before.

The Dean of Hereford, the Very Rev Michael Tavinor, joined worshippers to preach at a harvest supper on the Sunday evening.

Villager Jim Crane said the weekend went “extremely well” and brought about a sense of community in Bodenham.

He said the money will go towards maintaining the church and paying the parish share.

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCE – There will be a social sequence dance at the Parish Hall from 8pm on Saturday. Proceeds in aid of the Charles Renton Appeal. Further details on 01432 880373 or 01432 880970. GARDENING CLUB – The club’s October meeting, on Tuesday, October 7, at 7.30pm will be the AGM and subscriptions will be due for the coming year. Once the business section of the meeting is complete there will be a talk by Brian Draper entitled ‘The River Wye, Part 2’. FOOTPATHS OFFICER – With the resignation of Paul Hemmings there is currently a vacancy for a footpaths officer for Bodenham. The post is unpaid but would be suitable for anyone who uses local footpaths. Details are available from the parish clerk.