More than two thousand people visited Kennaway House for Sidmouth’s Daffodil Day, on Saturday, March 7.

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Among the attractions were stalls selling a wide variety of plants and talks by Nick Bailey from Gardeners' World and Lady Christine Skelmersdale, an acknowledged daffodil expert. Visitors were able to take a ride to daffodil sites around the town in the vintage charabanc known affectionately as the Sidmouth Toastrack.

There was also an art exhibition and a display of 168 pictures painted by local schoolchildren.

The event is organised by the Sidmouth Daffodil Society and was created to promote Sidmouth as a destination for flower lovers and support the Million Bulbs programme undertaken by the Keith Owen Fund.

All proceeds go towards further daffodil planting around the Sid Valley.

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So far, the society has planted around 15,000 bulbs, and plans to plant extensively in Glen Goyle this year.

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Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture; Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture; Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture: Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidmouth Daffodil Day Picture Chris WoodcockSidmouth Daffodil Day Picture Chris Woodcock (Image: Chris Woodcock)