To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, members of the Rutland Flower Club have placed two poignant floral arrangements in Oakham Library and Oakham Castle. 

"It was a privilege to design and make this arrangement which depicts a British landing craft arriving on Sword Beach and is a tribute to the thousands of brave men who fought for our freedom", said Theresa, a member of the Rutland Flower Club. 

The arrangement in the castle is the Club's horseshoe which is decorated in appropriate colours and flowers. 

Image credit: Rutland Flower Club.

The arrangements will be on display until the middle of next week.

The club was first formed in May 1960, and is still attracting those with a flare for flowers, horticulture hobbyists and professional florists.

They host monthly meetings, which can be found on the Oakham Nub News What's On page.