THE final touches are being made to a celebration of community spirit in Hartlepool later this week.

There will be a real splash of summer colour at a flower festival in St Patrick's Church in Owton Manor Lane.

As well as the dazzling array of blooms, there will be an exhibition of photographs to show the history of the parish.

The event takes place from Thursday to Monday, and will highlight many good things happening in Owton Manor and raise funds for local community groups. It will also help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the church.