PREPARATIONS are blossoming as volunteers prepare for an annual flower festival.

A floral display featuring a steam engine will be among the main attractions at the four-day event organised by Saltburn Women's Institute.

The festival will be held in Emmanuel Church, Saltburn, from today until Sunday.

"We'll also show a railway station garden, another railway arrangement and an ironstone mine, " said Pauline Davies, from the institute.

"It's our contribution to the town's celebrations of the first train arriving at Saltburn station in 1861, 150 years ago.

"Some 31 displays will be on show. Some are being sponsored by local businesses and many are from groups ranging from churches, the photographic society, golf club and several WIs. Entry is free, but donations are welcome."

Two craft and produce stalls will be set up and visitors can see the church's historical exhibition.

All donations will go to the church hall renovation fund.