One of our regional business partnerships, begun over 20 years ago, is continuing to flower in Hexham.
When we launched SOS Group in 2002 one of our first clients was Hexham Abbey. Hexham Abbey required support to ensure the smooth running of their services and community events.
The Abbey is celebrating its 1,350th anniversary this year and held a Northern Saints Flower Festival to mark the occasion.
We were proud to provide our backing by sponsoring the beautiful flower display next to the stained-glass window of St Wilfrid. Our director Andrew Skelton was among the guests treated to an early view of the festival display.
Andrew, an SOS Group Director, says: “We were extremely proud to support this wonderful flower festival and very impressed by the flower displays throughout the Abbey.
“We’ve worked with Hexham Abbey since SOS Group began back in 2002, so we have a long history together. Not quite as much history as the Abbey has though!
“It says a lot that we have such longstanding client relationships. In fact, we’ve just extended our partnership with Hexham Abbey until late 2027. We look forward to continuing to support the work of the team at this magnificent and historic church.”
The Northern Saints Flower Festival, a celebration of colour, nature and creativity, featured dozens of beautiful displays created by local flower clubs.
Each display told its own story. And drew inspiration from the lives of the northern saints who are celebrated within the Abbey. The event also included interactive workshops and demonstrations.