Petals a plenty were at Christchurch when a flower show was held alongside celebrating the 150th anniversary of the parish church.

Cambs Times: Christchurch Festival of Flowers at Christchurch parish church. Cheryl Symons, Picture: Steve Williams.Christchurch Festival of Flowers at Christchurch parish church. Cheryl Symons, Picture: Steve Williams. (Image: Archant)

Around 30 arrangements decorated the church for the weekend event that raised around £800 for church funds.

Cambs Times: Christchurch Festival of Flowers at Christchurch parish church. Margeret Sparrow and Daphne Symons. Picture: Steve Williams.Christchurch Festival of Flowers at Christchurch parish church. Margeret Sparrow and Daphne Symons. Picture: Steve Williams. (Image: Archant)

The church was open for the weekend event to see the flowers and on Sunday Archdeacon The Ven Hugh McCurdy led a service of celebration in a church that was full to capacity.