FOR the second year running, a Settle company is playing a major role in this year’s Settle Flowerpot Festival taking place in the town throughout July and August.

In 2016, local firm Stewart Garden installed a giant flowerpot man called Stewart on Castleberg Crag. Stewart was highly visible from the town as he ‘climbed’ the crag.

This year, Stewart Garden is, once again donating hundreds of planters, including selected products from its Palladian and Cilindro ranges, which will feature prominently in flowerpot displays adorning the town during the event.

Festival organisers, the Vibrant Settle Community Partnership, expect the event to attract several thousand visitors to the town.

The partnership will use money raised by the festival to fund events and initiatives promoting the town and surrounding area.

The Flowerpot Festival, which opened on July 1, will conclude with the Settle Folk Gathering, which this year runs from Thursday, August 31, to Sunday, September 3.

The gathering comprises concerts, workshops and sessions in and around Settle.

For more information about the Settle Flowerpot Festival go to visitsettle.co.uk/settle-flowerpot-festival.html or visit the Settle Flowerpot Festival Facebook page.