Flower and Embroidery Festival at St Michael's church

The Flower and Embroidery Festival is a celebration of her lifetime's achievement and draws together many pieces she has worked on, both to be worn or displayed in church, as well as showcasing her other talents '“ she made the five large colourful panels which hang on the east wall underneath the stunning but simple stained glass window she also designed, with a theme of angels' wings and the Holy Spirit.

There is a variety of vestments worn for worship and ceremony, such as the simple white stole worn by the Reverend David King himself when he was ordained, through to ornate and heavy copes and casubles decorated with gold and silver metallic thread.

There were many flower arrangements throughout the church as part of the festival, providing great contrast to the cool and graceful tones of most of the vestments displayed '“ particularly the "Cloth of Gold" by Felicity Parker and the "Purple for Advent" of Carol Birks. The flower side of the exhibition was organised by Jan Sparkes, and included the artistry of Jackie Allen, Lynda Titze, Jennifer Collett, Diane Bristow, Linda Goldsmith, Ruth Gregory, Hazel Mitten, Rosalyn Putland, and Liz Smith.

Marion said of putting together the festival: "This has been very much like seeing old friends. I am just very grateful for the use of this church, the space they have got, and the support form those who have arranged all the flowers '“ because the flowers certainly complement the work and pick up the colour and design. It is just wonderful."

In the programme she writes: "It has been a privilege to work for so many places of worship during a 40 year career. I have been influenced and taught by many artists, craftsmen and clergy and am grateful to churches and donors who wished to have vestments and furnishings created for them using God's gifts to produce things of beauty."

The festival continues Thursday and Friday from 10-5pm, Saturday from 10-5pm then 7-9pm, and Sunday from midday until 5pm. The final day will be Monday when the exhibition can be seen from 10-4pm followed by 7.30pm with a Sung Eucharist for St Michael's Day.

Refreshments and stalls will be available in the church halls at the weekend, and there will also be a sales table supporting the work of Moorfields Eye Hospital. Most of the proceeds otherwise will go to the provision of better disabled access to the church.