Guernsey Battle of Flowers is a family affair

Float builder Rachel Torode said she makes sure to recycle and reuse paper flowers each year

A woman whose family have built a float for Guernsey's Battle of Flowers has said working on it with her children has kept alive a family tradition.

The event is part of the island's North Show, which sees spectators take part in judging colourful floats, which are competing for the coveted Prix d’honneur.

Float builder Rachel Torode said her family had been entering the competition for almost 30 years and she hoped her children would "carry it on" for years to come.

The event, which takes place later, culminates in the evening illuminated cavalcade, rounded off with a fireworks display.

'Recycle and reuse'

Mrs Torode said various members of her family helped build the float including her father, brother-in-laws and children.

Her entry this year is covered in ladybirds and will be entered into the parade for spectators to judge at Sausmarez Park.

She said: “Although the process of making the float is hard work, we make sure we recycle and reuse our paper flowers each year."

President of the Battle of the Flowers and the North Show, Emma Sarre, said: “Our committee and our volunteers have worked so hard so the battle will be an amazing spectacle for everyone”.