A FLOWER festival is taking place in New Marske to celebrate 25 years of the village chapel.

The event takes place next weekend, July 20 to 22.

It will be opened by Redcar and Cleveland's mayor, Coun Vilma Collins, at 10.15am on Saturday morning.

There will also be an evening concert of light music, an anniversary service and faith tea, as well as opportunities to view the flowers and exhibitions on display.

All proceeds will be in aid of the Methodist Relief fund and the Hospice day centre at Brotton.