York minister's carpet of grass

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The 14th century nave is being prepared for the York Minster Rose Dinner on Friday evening.

07 June,2012 10:34 am

More than 900 guests will attend the dinner, being held to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee and to raise money for the York Minster Fund.Guests will walk and dine on a living carpet of grass inside the Minster.The grass is grown in felt that has been recycled from textiles.The living carpet technique has been used at various other high-profile events, including making grass sofas for theNational Trust and giving Trafalgar Square the appearance of a village green.