A church warden has described how a three-day bonanza of themed entertainment in Corton proved to be 'unforgettable' for everyone involved.

Lowestoft Journal: A 90 year history exhibition with a number of wedding photos was also held at the church. Picture: James BassA 90 year history exhibition with a number of wedding photos was also held at the church. Picture: James Bass (Image: Archant Norfolk (C) 2016)

St Bartholomew's Church, on Church Lane, hosted an array of community events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

After a musical concert, featuring The Coastline Singers and the Oulton Broads, was held in the church on Friday, June 10 – attention soon turned to an exhibition entitled '90 Years of Corton Life'.

Visitors took a step back in time to view a number of historic photographs and images of couples who have been married in the church during that time.

On Sunday, June 12, the entertainment concluded with a 1920s themed tea party and music from a jazz band named the Gershwin Gang.

A celebration cake was cut on the Sunday by the mother of Rev Roger Key – 104 year old Muriel – along with a lady named Alice Inkpen, who was 90 just two days after the Queen.

'It was just a totally unforgettable weekend,' said church warden Wendy Rodgers.

'We had a steady stream of visitors on the Saturday to view the exhibition and everybody really enjoyed the happy and joyous occasion.

'But the band on Sunday was the best thing I have ever seen in the church.'

Are you organising a community event in Lowestoft? Email joe.randlesome@archant.co.uk