COLOURFUL creations are expected as a church prepares for its annual flower festival.

Towns and cities in the UK will be the theme for the annual flower festival at St Martin's church in Ongar on the weekend of May 14 and 15.

The flowers will be on display at the church off the High Street and there will also be stalls selling crafts, plants, books and food and drink over the weekend.

Proceeds from the festival will go to the church and the forces charity Help for Heroes.