LATEST NEWS...........
In March we had a demonstration called Take a Bunch of Supermarket Flowers. Five different arrangers, involving members of our club and other local clubs were challenged to show what can be done with a bunch of supermarket flowers, with the slight addition of some wholesale flowers and garden plant material. First up was Janet with her 'freebies' from Marks and Spencer. Janet whipped through four designs- using a can with daffodils and muelenbechia, three bottles with alstromeria, a line design using 'freebie' white roses and chrysanthemums, finishing off with a Sharon Dower (see YouTube) accredited design - a triangle from one bunch of flowers. How much did they cost...they were from Tesco!
Pam Askew followed with one of her amusing and delightful poems about the Middle East and a stunning colourful arrangement which transported us off to exotic places. Jane brought us two beautiful hat boxes, telling us about how she started flower arranging and what enjoyment she gets from it. Wendy Jolley told us tales of foraging for foliage and created an inspiring Spring birch ring basket, together with an attractive, larger, decorated birch ring to hang on the door. Finally Linda Travis had been rummaging in the garage for her base to create her charming Spring arrangement bursting with seasonal flowers from Marks and Spencer, just right for Easter with her hen and eggs. It was an entertaining evening of flowers and fun from our guest demonstrators.
COMING UP...............
Clubnight on 2nd April is a social evening with some fun, hands-on flower arranging, an auction and a fish and chip supper.
We will start the evening with the food. If you have ordered fish and chips and do not want to eat with the little wooden forks provided please bring your own knives and forks. Sauces, condiments and drinks will be provided. If you are not planning to eat with us you are still welcome to come along and take part in the flower arranging and the auction.
For the hands-on flower arranging all you need to do is to bring some secateurs or scissors to cut stems. The containers, foliage and flowers will be provided and we will take turns in small groups to create arrangements between us. After we have admired our creations we will hold the auction. I hope you have been doing some spring cleaning and have turned some pieces out. Bring them along and we will auction them to raise money for the club. Don't forget to bring cash so you can bid and buy items. A card machine will be available for payment of larger amounts but for totals under £5 cash is preferred.
The show schedule is now available for our Summer Show; All on a Summer's Day, being held on Saturday 29th June. You can pick yours up at April clubnight and be thinking about which classes to enter.
Our next demonstrator on 7th May is Eleanor Bracken with the 'Magic of Spring'. Eleanor has been to the club before so we know we are in for a special treat.
Pot up your plants! Plant sale next month 7th May.
Save the Date: Friday 7th June our Summer Coach Outing to Chichester Cathedral, Festival of Flowers. Total £41 with a deposit of £20. Why not invite family and friends. Sign up on the board or let Marcia know you want to come.