Writhlington School will be the first in the UK to have a nose flute orchestra, and they will be giving their first public performance at this Saturday’s Christmas Orchid Festival.

Students have recently visited Borneo, where they spent time with the nomadic Penan Tribe, and Year 10 student, Ed Jones, developed an interest in the traditional Penan nose flute.

Ed explained: “The nose flutes are really easy to play and made from bamboo found in the rainforest. I decided to make nose flutes when I got back from Borneo and sell them to raise money for the Penan Village School.”

The idea has really caught on, so this Saturday, the usual Christmas Orchid Festival will have the authentic sounds of the rainforest, as well as showcasing the orchids of the rainforest.

The event is open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, 14th December.