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

Well, what a fantastic evening at our September clubnight. Graham King came along and created some fabulous arrangements to the title of 'Inspirational'. Firstly a horizontal arrangement with deep red antirhinnums,red hypericum berries and orange crocosmia flowers stretching out either side around a centre of orange/red large spider chrysanths and deep red roses. For another clematis, dark blue larkspur, lilac 'Moonlight' carnations and deep blue hydrangeas were arranged in a crescent shape on a most unusual stand that had been fashioned out of a cane blind that had been rolled into a long tube shapepainted with a copper metallic finish, a beautiful design which gave a real nod to our Sapphire Anniversary celebrations. A really enjoyable evening. Members were thrilled to win the raffle and take home one of his arrangements.

Our Club Luncheon went ahead on Friday October 3rd. Janet welcomed us into her house and hosted a really tasty meal. It was a really sociable event, which pushed the gloomy weather right out of our minds. On arrival prosecco, Pimms and nibbles were on offer, then we sat down to a delicious lasagne followed by a mouthwatering selection of desserts. Over coffee we shared a table quiz and played a dice game to build up all parts of a flower and after prizes were handed out there was a very successful raffle. Thanks go to Janet and the committee helpers and to all those who supported the event and made the afternoon so enjoyable. 

COMING UP...............

Next up on Tuesday evening 7th October we are welcoming back one of our previous demonstrators Susan Shaw. Susan is no longer demonstrating but gives very popular and interesting talks on various subjects and is an accredited NAFAS Speaker. She has spoken at NAFAS Area Socials and Meetings and at lots of flower clubs. We have chosen her talk - A TAILOR OF TALES - a glimpse into the fascinating world of Beatrix Potter. She is very entertaining so please bring your friends and family along.  

The Bring and Buy table theme on 7th October is Something Orange. Have a look around and see what you can find to donate for sale to raise club funds.

Renewals or New Subscriptions to the Flower Arranger Magazine are due now. This is a quarterly magazine full of inspiration for your own arrangements, news of events in the flower world, step by step instructions for seasonal arrangements and much more. Subscription is £17. Members ordering through the club benefit from a substantial saving over the local newsagent. Please let Amanda S know if you would like to take up this offer.

Bookings will be opening on Tuesday 7th October for a Christmas Wreath Making Event taking place Thursday 11th December at 7.30pm in the English Martyrs Church Hall, Vicarage Lane. Please book tickets at £25 a head, payable in advance. The club will provide a wreath ring, some foliage and some decorations but ask you to bring additional foliage and any specific decorations you want to add to your wreath. Don't forget to bring your scissors or secateurs. This event is open to anyone. Contact the Chair, Janet Aslett at janetaslett@hotmail.com to find out more and book a place. Places are limited so don't delay.