Rugby Floral Society

Rugby Floral Club is a happy active afternoon club which meets on the third Thursday of the month at the United Reform Church Hall on Hillmorton Road, Rugby.

We have 11 meetings a year missing out the one month that everyone is either too hot or on holiday! You have guest it August.

We have our AGM in January and competition in March and December. The March competition is run according to NAFAS Rules and we publish the schedule about 6 weeks in advance.

Report on October 2009 Meeting

An allotment interrupted in flowers was the wonderful afternoon’s entertainment when David Martin from Swindon, a gifted flower arranger and florist, who entertained the members of Rugby Floral Society on Thursday 15th October, 2009 at The United Reformed church, Hillmorton Road, Rugby.

Through his skilful interpretation of his subject using a variety of flowers and grasses he demonstrated how his allotment taken on twelve months ago, has been transformed from an overgrown jungle of weeds and dandelions into a vibrant colourful fully productive plot. His mechanics which included a structure made from chicken wire and glue decorated with vibrant red flowers had you visualising the compost heap, to his garden cane structure aglow with orange gladiolas and foliage almost had you tasting his runner beans.

His pleasant personality and amusing anecdotes really did make you feel as if you were alongside him on his allotment.

The next meeting to be held on Thursday, 19th November 2009 will commence with a Soup and Pud lunch followed by a demonstration from the well known National Demonstrator Jayne Edmonds. Tickets available from Jose on 01788 542378.

David Martin'"

David Martin"

Report on June 2009 Meeting - "Ladies Day"

Anita Wright "Purely for Pleasure"

The Rugby Floral Sociiety met on the 18th June 2009 and this year the afternoon was given the overall title Ladies Day as it coincided with Ladies Day at Ascot.

Members were encouraged to come in hats many of which had been made by the members. A competition was judged by our afternoon's demonstrator Anita Wright from Staffordshire and the prize awarded to a beautiful creation by Hazel Gardener (see photo).

During Anita's demonstration "Purely for Pleasure" the members enjoyed Buzz Fizz and cream laidened scones.

The afternoon ended with all members returning home having thoroughly enjoyed an excellent demonstration and additional pleasure for those who won the arrangements in the raffle.

Hazel Gardener'"

Anita Wright"

Report on April 2009 Meeting - Love - it is a flower by Mrs Lynda Stamp

Lynda Stamp is a flower arranger, florist and NAFAS area demonstrator and she visited the Rugby Floral Society’s on the 16th April 2009.

Her arrangements which were mainly modern with a couple of traditional designs were colourful and contained a wide range of both spring flowers and more unusual items.

She spoke of how as a child she would pick daisies and arrange them in a jam jar and how her love of flowers developed until she owned her own shop and became a demonstrator.

On completion of the demonstration lucky members were able to take the arrangements home.

Lynda Stamp - 'Love - it is a flower'"