Seventeen churches taking part
Sunday sees the start of one of the Island's most colourful annual events.
The Isle of Man Flower Festival will run across 17 churches until Saturday, 7 July, all with a focus on the theme, 'A Manx Year'.
Chair of the organising committee, Judy Matthews says that each building has taken a different approach: (play audio)
Programmes for the festival can be picked up from The Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, as well as participating churches.
For more information, visit flowerfest.im
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