Money-spinning projects are being planned by a church which has discovered it will have to go that extra mile to complete a restoration programme.

People living in Thirsk have helped raise £111,000 to pay for a new roof at St Mary's, which made the headlines in January when contractors discovered "wooden" roof beams, believed to be from to the Middle Ages, were actually 150-year-old metal girders clad in oak.

At the time, it was hoped the discovery of Victorian ingenuity would help keep restoration costs down.

However, builders have discovered that pinnacles around the roof are in need of repair, which means the church is facing a bigger bill than expected.

A flower festival is planned to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, with contributions promised by clubs and societies, as well as the business community.

The Nottingham Choral Trust is bringing a choir and orchestra to perform at the church on Saturday, May 4.

The vicar of St Mary's, the Reverend Eric Norris, said more fundraising ideas would be welcome.

"We have already benefited from a good community effort, but we would always be delighted to hear from anyone who can help with the festival or who may have other ideas of their own," he said.