A lady from Stogumber called Wendy Symes saw a floral cascade on display at Barley in Hertfordshire and thought it would be an excellent way for the village of Stogumber to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Work on the cascade started in July 2021. An informal group was set up and people in Stogumber were invited to create knitted, crocheted, organza or felt flowers for it. The first flowers were sewn onto the netting in November 2021. By December 2021 only 3 metres had been completed but by the end of January 2022 it had grown to 20 metres. The cascade was completed in March and in April some knitted bees were added to it. Over 2,000 flowers were sewn onto the netting in total. It was hauled to the top of the tower of St Mary's Church with the help of the staff of Williton Fire Station and was unveiled on 7th May. It will remain on display all summer. It is beautiful and well worth a visit. It is free to see but donations are requested and will go to Mind, Children's Hospice SouthWest and St Mary's Church.
A large ER and 70 made of sewn flowers were mounted on the front of the church, along with a Union Jack made from knitted red, white and blue flowers. A wooden Grenadier Guard, made by Dave Ockenden was erected at the entrance to the church.
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