LATEST NEWS...........

At our June meeting Gavin Lambert talked to us about his early involvement in floristry, as a boy at Morden Underground Station and how he picked it back up and developed it into his main business after a stroke meant he had to change career in later life. Gavin sold individual flowers and bunches from a stand at Horley Station for a great many years. He talked about sourcing the flowers from wholesalers, and then later directly from the flower markets.He later took a shop in Horley but soon discovered it was less profitable due to the overheads. He now works out of Brighton Station. At the end of the talk he gave a demonstration of how to make a hand tied bouquet and talked one of our members through making her own. 

Audrey and Sue produced a wonderful arrangement on behalf of Horley Flower Club for the Horley Methodist Church Flower Festival. We were able to advertise our Summer show and club nights alongside the arrangement and were delighted the discounted tickets drew more visitors to our show.

Our show, All on a Summer's Day was held on 29th June. The hall was full of the most amazing arrangements. The judge Jackie Squance commented on how difficult it was to decide the awards because of the high standard that was achieved by all. It was lovely to see new people entering the show for the first time. I hope at Christmas some more of you will get a bit braver and enter. As well as the competitors we had 56 visitors and the refreshments team were busy all afternoon, the tombola and the raffle also did well. Thanks to everyone who helped make the afternoon such a success.

COMING UP...............

At our clubnight on Tuesday 2nd July our very own Duncan Ward is presenting a demonstration called A Taste of Brighton. Brighton is such a lively town, there is so much to take inspiration from so it will be exciting to see how Duncan interprets the title. Why not invite friends and family along for what will be an entertaining evening?

For our Bring and Buy table in July, it is Flower arranging/Floristy or Gardening items. Have you got any stands or containers that are surplus to requirements, ribbons, wires, medallino sticks etc or perhaps items in good condition such as gardening tools, gloves or kneelers or pots that are languishing in the shed? Please bring a maximum of 2 items. Anything unsold at the end of the evening to be reclaimed and taken home. 

Why not enter the monthly competition. The title this month is 'Verdant'. It would be lovely to see a table full of arrangements in aid of the Air Ambulance charity.

We have our Summer Afternoon Tea Party coming up on Wednesday 24 July at Janet's. There will be an absolutely scrumptious tea with a chance to indulge in both savoury and sweet treats. There is a garden quiz, a raffle and a lovely opportunity to have a leisurely chat. sign up on the board at clubnight. Tickets are £10.