Oxenhall is preparing for the biggest event on its community diary, the Daffodil Tea Weekend, which attracts hundreds of visitors from as far afield as Wales and Birmingham.

Last year's two-day event put £2,000 into the coffers of St Anne's Church and proceeds this year will go to the fabric and churchyard funds.

The PCC is looking to raise up to £7,000 towards the cost of a new path from the car park through the churchyard.

Honorary secretary Kath Rees said: "The Daffodil Tea Weekend is the biggest event in Oxenhall's diary. We're only a small community and it is our main source of fundraising for the church."

The Daffodil Tea Weekend is on March 22-23, from 1pm to 5.30pm. It will focus on the Oxenhall Parish Hall, where teas and refreshments will be served.

Car parking is beside the church and maps showing the way to local woodland will be available. These include Betty Daws Wood, where Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is holding an open day with a 30-minute guided walk through the woodland and fields at 2pm on both days.

Mrs Rees said: "The old Gloucester-Hereford Canal is very close and walks along the towpath are always popular."

Daffodil teas have taken place at Oxenhall since the 1960s, when special trains and coaches were laid on from Birmingham for people wishing to pick the flowers.

Mrs Rees said: "These days, daffodils are protected and must not be picked but they are a lovely sight in the woods, hedgerows and small meadows."

Further details, ring 01531 820401.