Edlington snowdrop festival 'breaks records'
Hundreds of pounds have been raised for a village church thanks to its “carpet of snowdrops”, which has been described as the best event to date.
Edlington St Helen's church’s annual snowdrop festival, this time in its 14th year, took place on Saturday (February 18) and saw hundreds of people come to view the church’s snowdrops surrounding the grounds.
A craft fair from local makers also ran in the church, along with refreshments for visitors.
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Hide AdAs the church’s main fundraiser, with all money raised going to the church’s tower appeal, the church committee was hoping for a good turn-out at the snowdrop festival, and churchwarden Kathie Birks said the event was their best ever with hundreds of pounds raised: