Flower & Music Festival
The Flower & Music Festival was held in St Nicholas’ Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne and the theme of the flower festival was “Heroes, Past and Present”
On entering the Cathedral the sight and smell of over 60 magnificent flower displays in such breathtaking surroundings sent the senses reeling and, no doubt, will have become an everlasting memory.
The floral journey through the Cathedral took us from Aden to Ypres, the Battle of Britain to the Battle of Trafalgar and from Port Stanley to Helmand and was a Salute to the young men, women and animals who serve their nation when it calls upon them.
The Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force were all remembered with special mention for Admiral Lord Collingwood for whom 2010 is the 200th Anniversary of his death and who worshipped and was married in the Cathedral.
The musical element of the Festival was provided by service bands from the Army and the Royal Air Force apart from the last day, Sunday 18th July, when the mood became more reflective.
Welcome ! The Festival was a great success!!
If you did not attend, here is what you missed!!
Proceeds from this prestigious festival will be in aid of SSAFA Forces Help Tyne and Wear.
(SSAFA is the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Families Association)
Donations to help fund the work of SSAFA Forces Help are always welcome - even if you were unable to attend any of the events!
The Army Benevolent Fund will also benefit from the proceeds from the Gala Concert.
The organisers wish to thank the many organisations who contributed to the event and/or the content of this web site
The Festival opened with a gala concert at the Sage Centre, Gateshead