A VILLAGE church is joining with schools to celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee.

All Saints Church, in Hurworth, near Darlington, and Hurworth Flower Club have worked with pupils to stage a flower festival and art show.

Work by pupils from Hurworth Junior School, Hurworth House School and Hurworth Comprehensive School will be on show in the church centre.

A preview evening is being held on May 31. Tickets are available on (01325) 720362.

The church will be open 11am to 5pm on Saturday, June 1, 1pm to 5pm on June 2 and 11am to 4pm on June 3. Admission is £2.