Flower Festival 2008

 

"For all the Saints"

A stunning floral interpretation of Saints through the ages

In traditional and contemporary designs, the decorative flower displays and “Abbey Angels” flying high amongst the Norman arches will enchant you at this flamboyant festival.

Thursday 17 July

7pm - 9pm Festival Preview Party in the Abbey. To be opened by Richard Bacon MP. Tickets (including wine and canapés) £10 from Mike Halls (01953 605040).


Friday 18 July

10am - 6pm Festival open. Entrance and return visits all day by brochure sold at door for £5 (concessions £4, children under 18 free)
10am - 6pm Light refreshments in Abbey Hall.


Saturday 19 July

10am - 6pm Festival Open
10am - 4pm Churchyard Fair organised by Wymondham Lions Club – enquiries to Roger Kingwell (01953 601271)
10am - 6pm Light refreshments in Abbey Hall
7.30pm Concert in Abbey given by Phoenix Voices. “Summer Serenade” – an evening of light entertainment from this talented quartet singing a selection of songs from showtime to grand opera. Something for everybody. Tickets £8 from Geo. R. Reeve Ltd, The Shop, Damgate Corner, Wymondham, include interval wine and canapés kindly sponsored by Waitrose


Sunday 20 July

8am Holy Communion
9.15am Informal Family Communion
10.30am Sung Eucharist
12noon - 6pm Festival open
12noon - 6pm (last orders 5.30) light refreshments in Abbey Hall
6.30pm Choral Evensong sung by the Wymondham Abbey Choir.


Coach Party enquiries
to Maureen Hawes (01953 606661)

If you need further information please telephone 01953 604879 or 01953 600991

In aid of the Wymondham Abbey Building Development Fund