A Great Opening!

Despite the weather we had a very busy day! The opening service was well attended and Lady Eames cut the ribbon to announce that the Flower Festival was well and truly open. The arrangements looked splendid and many visitors commented on the vibrancy of the colours and the originality of the designs. Well done Heather! The coaches brought visitors from further afield  and many local folk came in their droves. We were delighted that the well honed catering team coped well with those who had booked  lunches and high teas.

 Inside the living room in the cottage

 Cutting the ribbon

 The cottage minus it's chimney

A busy time for all in one of the two marquees

The Sexton's cottage was open for the plant sale in one room and the baking of soda bread and card sales were in the other. It was hard to believe that it was just about 12 weeks of a make-over with many long hours by a few hardy and dedicated volunteers! Do pop in tomorrow from 10am to 9pm and you will be made most welcome.

Rain Drops

Rain drops may be falling on our heads but our spirit is undaunted! Work continued to day on the Sexton's cottage (AKA St Mary's Lodge) and I noted that the grass in front of the cottage had grown overnight! The marquee's are up and decorated with bunting all handmade by parishioners recycling left over material.
Work on the floral displays was continuing and I have to say they are amazing. Heather let me take a few pics to give you a taste of what is to come  when you make your visit!

Work goes on between the showers!

Today I find a church full of flowers sitting in buckets of water etc awaiting their final destination. Bunting is being sewn as I write this post and  work on the lodge continues.   Windows have been painted ,walls are being pointed etc. Meanwhile in kitchens around the parish favourite recipes for scones are being selected ready for the big baking session later this week! We could be in the 1950's if it wasn't for the mobile phones!

 Find us with Sat Nav BT23 6SA, Kilmood Church Road .  For map and directions - Look at Blog archive on right dated Feb 29th

The brochure has arrived!

The Flower Festival brochure is an important feature since it gives information about what's happening over the three days and also provides an opportunity for  local businesses to advertise. Our brochure is now back from the printers and all agree that Emma Majury has done a brilliant job in putting together all the necessary information in a booklet that combines creative design and clarity. Today I managed to snap a photo of Emma checking out the brochure with her trusty computer in the background. Do hope you will enjoy your copy of the brochure when you come on your visit! Check out Emma's own website for examples of her art work on www.emmamajury.co.uk

 Find us with Sat Nav BT23 6SA, Kilmood Church Road .  For map and directions - Look at Blog archive on right dated Feb 29th

Hot off the press!

Just a note to let you know there will be a little shop in aid of church funds where  you can see soda bread being made . Maybe you will want to take some home for that low calorie breakfast with bacon and eggs! Or try some of our  jam with it , do let us know how you like your soda bread!

Have just finished some cards for the shop so thought I'd take a photo of some of them  just to let you see them before you come and visit us. Hope you like them. The one with the window is a photo of our lovely Margery Glendinning Memorial window. We are proud of our stained glass windows  and enjoy them especially when the sun shines through them on a Sunday morning!

 Find us with Sat Nav BT23 6SA, Kilmood Church Road .  For map and directions - Look at Blog archive on right dated Feb 29th

Marigolds that won't be in the displays!

There are lots of other jobs to be done and marigolds are essential! Today Alison and Dorothy rose to the challenge to spruce up the church gates prior to the wedding that was taking place at 1 o'clock! Alison gave me one of the brochures designed and printed for our visitors and sponsors. It looks fantastic so I'll post it tomorrow oops! I 've just seen the clock and see it is already today! Will post later today zzzzzzzz.

Do check it out!Find us with Sat Nav BT23 6SA, Kilmood Church Road .  For map and directions - Look at Blog archive on right and Feb 29th

Restoration Man here in Kilmood!

On Friday met with Fergus Rooney Stone Mason  and his the team who are working on the Sexton's Cottage by day and today met with the dedicated volunteers who rise to the challenge in the evenings and on their days off! All are passionate about the restoration of this time capsule and hope you will enjoy seeing it for yourself. Above are volunteers Robin, Don and Mervynas seen today!

If you want to find out more about the stone mason see Fergus Rooney's website http://www.artofstoneireland.co.uk/


Do check it out!Find us with Sat Nav BT23 6SA, Kilmood Church Road For map and directions - Look at Blog archive on right and Feb 29th