Manx Heritage Flower Festival

Events Dates: Saturday 02 July 2011 - Tuesday 05 July 2011 Description: Flowers in the West (Dalby). Flower Festival entitled s 'Aspects of a Village Church' from 10.30am until 7.30pm daily. Coffee, lunch and afternoon teas on sale every day. All proceeds in aid of Manx Charity 'Wish upon a Dream', ASK Outreach Trust and St James Church & Restoration Fund. St James Church,, Dalby. Dates: Saturday 02 July 2011 - Sunday 10 July 2011 Description: Flowers in the West. A spectacular Flower Festival entitled 'From the Old to the New' at Glen Maye Chapel from 10.30am until 7.30pm daily. Proceeds to Glen Maye Chapel's Renovation/Community centre project. Glen Maye Chapel,, Glen Maye. Dates: Sunday 03 July 2011 - Saturday 09 July 2011 Description: Southern Festival of Flowers. Celebrate all things bright and beautiful at the Southern Flower Festival this Tynwald week. The displays can be viewed at, The Old Grammar School Castletown, Rushen Abbey Ballasalla, St. Mary's Church on the Harbour Castletown, The Abbey Church Ballasalla, The Howe chapel Port St Mary, St Peters Church Cregneash, Methodist Church Port Erin and Belle Abbey with Colby Methodist. Festival brochure available in June. ,, 01624823420/835073. Dates: Sunday 03 July 2011 - Saturday 09 July 2011 Description: The Abbey Church Flower Festival. 'Ballasalla Community Spirit'. Open from 10.30am until 7pm. Light refreshments will be served in the Abbey Church Hall from 11am until 5pm. All welcome. The Abbey Church,, Ballasalla. Dates: Wednesday 06 July 2011 Description: Flower Festival Coach Tour. Visiting 3 churches in the Southern Flower Festival-St Peters, Cregneish, The Howe and Port Erin Methodist Church. Supper at Glen Maye at 9.15pm. Adults £10.50, children £7.50. Departs from Promenade Church, Douglas at 6.45pm returning at around 10.30pm. ,. Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)

History

A handful of Churches around the island open their doors all day for seven days. Within their doors will be a varied display of flowers and arrangements. All the churches have attendants and the displays are self guided. Leaflets about the church and displays within the church are handed out upon entry, though can run out towards the end of the week. The theme and participating churches for the festival change each year. In 2007 the theme is "Freedom to Flourish" and marks the 17th annual Manx Heritage Flower Festival.

Location

Various venues around the island, see yearly leaflet for details. All the churches are provided with small direction pointing signs as well as banners for outside the church. Look for these obvious indicators around the island.

Visiting the Manx Heritage Flower Festival

A wonderful FREE event with varied locations and churches. Old mix with new and modern with classic. Every church has its own style and presentation so no venue is like any other. This a great way to see inside all those wonderful buildings many pass by and wonder about. Photographers are welcomed and there is even a competition held for the best Flower Festival Photo.

Each church has a collection jar for donations. Some hold special services, concerts, meals or raffles. See yearly leaflet for further details.