A FLOWER Festival will be taking place in Hanley Swan over the weekend of June 13 and 14.

As well as the flower festival, taking place in the village church, there will be 10 gardens open for the public to enjoy.

The event is open from 11am on both days and light lunches and cream teas will be served from noon.

On the Saturday (June 13) there will be a Jazz in the Garden concert featuring the Perdido Street Band at 6.30pm. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnics and refreshments.

The weekend is raising money for new toilet facilities for the village church. For more information call 01684 310920.