MOTHER Nature played her part this spring in attracting hundreds of visitors to the area, for the recent Kempley and Oxenhall daffodil weekend.

The two day celebration of the area's wild daffodils, on March 19 and March 20, attracted around 1,500 visitors and raised £5,600 towards the maintenance of St Anne’s Church Oxenhall, St Edwards Church Kempley and the adjoining village hall.

Scores of visitors took the opportunity to visit the wild daffodil fields, which were looking their best.

Event spokesman, Martin Brocklehurst said: "Kempley and Oxenhall combined to lay on a treat for this years visitors to the Golden Triangle.

"For one of the best displays for years, visitors arrived in profusion to see the fields of dancing daffodils."

He added: "The weather was crisp, dry and cold on the Saturday; but the sun arrived for the Sunday walkers. Nearly 300 energetic people took the guided walks into the daffodil fields and woodlands of the Golden Triangle.

"Just under 200 people took advantage of the minibus tours and the free car parks in both villages allowed people to park, relax, talk to local people and enjoy the glorious countryside of open farmland and woodland the 'Golden Triangle' has to offer."

Local artists exhibited in St Edward’s Church Kempley and visitors could learn about the history of Oxenhall in St Anne’s Church.

Mr Brocklehurst said: "The Norman Church of St Mary’s, Kempley, remained popular as visitors explored the best medieval wall paintings in England but as ever the highlight was the good company of local people serving home made soups, light lunches, cakes and teas in the two village halls.

"With hospitality provided to nearly 1500 visitors’ huge thanks goes to all our volunteers, without whom our two small villages could not put on this annual event."