A small market town in Suffolk created the UK’s largest flower tapestry , which provided a spectacular display and helped raise money for charity .
A giant floral carpet in the Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, measuring at 750 metres, used an amazing 350,000 begonia flower heads - including the world's first scented begonia .
Over 100 volunteers from the Lions Club of Stowmarket and District helped create the Old MacDonald themed display with the hope of raising thousands of pounds for charity .
The flowers in the arrangement were leftovers from gardening businesses in Belgium and were harvested last Wednesday night before being brought to Suffolk .
It remains to be seen if this year’s event beat last year’s fundraising total of £18,000 after the incredible display, located in the famous gardens, opened for public viewing last Friday to Sunday.
Visitors were provided with a full colour programme that included details of the begonia flower carpet display, as well as a wealth of information on the flowers and articles from this year's chosen charities and the National Begonia Society.
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Fundraiser Showcases Britains Largest Floral Tapestry
Wed, 29 Aug 2007
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