We meet every third Monday in the month at Wesley Hall, Trinity Street at 1.45p.m.
Programme 2010 |
| 15TH MARCH |
Alwyn Stanley - ‘Take a Leaf-Ikebana’ |
Competition: All in the Green’ |
| 19TH APRIL |
Wait and See |
Competition: ‘Look to the Future’ |
| 17TH MAY |
Ann Anson - ‘Summer Time’ |
Competition: Essence of Summer - A Petite |
| 2ND JUNE |
OPEN MEETING- at Civic Hall 7.30pm Derek Armstrong |
‘A Garden of Dreams’ |
| 19TH JULY |
Sharon Badger - ‘Just my Imagination’ |
Competition: ‘An Abundance of Roses’ |
| 20TH SEPTEMBER |
Sarah Horne ‘Botanical Art’ |
Competition: ‘A Flower Picture in any Medium’ |
| 18TH OCTOBER |
National Speaker - Brenda Eyers ‘Miss Wilmot’s Ghost’ |
Competition: ‘My Favourite Poem’ |
| 15TH NOVEMBER |
A.G.M. |
| 6TH DECEMBER |
Ann Horsly - ‘In Anticipation’ |
Competition ‘Candleglow’ |
Programme 2011 |
| 17TH JANUARY |
Nick Grounds - ‘Potting to Potter’ |
Competition : ‘A Pot of Delights’ |
Leslie Cole - 'A Touch of Colour'
At our February meeting Leslie Cole presented her new demonstration 'A Touch of Colour'.
Her delightful arrangements depicting different colour themes was much appreciated by members, a timely
reminder that we have long since seen colour in the gardens.
A welcome anticipation to Spring
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| Leslie Cole - A Touch of Colour " |
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| Leslie Cole - A Touch of Colour " |
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| Leslie Cole - A Touch of Colour " |
'I'm in the Mood' -Vanessa Higgins
At our January Club meeting the club welcomed Vanessa.
She was dressed resplendently in a recent Mother of the Bride outfit which she had made herself for a recent wedding.
She gave us some delightful arrangement's depicting 'Love, Anger, Joy, Depression and Tranquility, which were much appreciated by
members
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| I'm in the Mood - Vanessa Higgins" |
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| I'm in the Mood - Vanessa Higgins" |
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| I'm in the Mood - Vanessa Higgins" |
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| I'm in the Mood - Vanessa Higgins" |
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| I'm in the Mood - Vanessa Higgins" |
'Magic of Christmas' - John Chennell
At our very well attended December Christmas meeting, John Chennell, National Demonstrator and planner for NAFAS Westminster Abbey
Golden Anniversary celebration, gave us a fantastic demonstration entitled 'Magic of Christmas'.
As always, John's ideas, knowledge, expertise and ease of presentation and design, was enjoyed by all our members and really set the
Christmas feeling with his great designs.
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
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| Magic of Christmas - John Chennell" |
Christmas Decoration Workshop
In November, Ann Horsley provided 12 members of our club with a a well prepared kit to make Christmas decorations for our homes.
As always Ann's teaching skills were excellent so much so the end results, demonstrated in the attached photos were of a high standard
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| Christmas Decoration Workshop" |
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| Christmas Decoration Workshop" |
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| Christmas Decoration Workshop" |
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| Christmas Decoration Workshop" |
Anna Steven - New Expressions - September 2009 meeting
Anna gave us a delightful and refreshing demonstration using many new materials and techniques. as seen in the photographs
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| Anna Steven - New Expressions" |
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| Anna Steven - New Expressions" |
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| Anna Steven - New Expressions" |
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| Anna Steven - New Expressions" |
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| Anna Steven - New Expressions" |
Sherbourne Flower Festival
Eight members of our club participated in Sherbourne Flower Festival held on 19th - 20th September 2009
The title of the festival was British History through the ages
The Church looked fantastic with 20 arrangements in total and was very much enjoyed by the many visitors who attended
Photos attached of members arrangements
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| Industrial Revolution - Diane Street" |
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| Coronation Queen Elizabeth 2 - Liz Hiorns" |
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| Elizabeth England - Ann Horsley" |
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| Shakespeare - Sue Hunt" |
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| Penny Post - Gilly Rushton" |
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| History of the Olympics - Susan Marsh" |
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| Silent Movies - Pat Ades" |
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| World War 2 Digging for Victory - Margaret and David Hall" |
June 2009 Meeting
Demonstrator Janine Hall - 'Where Rabbits Dream'
At very short notice - 3 days, Janine Hall replaced our planned demonstrator due to illness
She presented her new ,'Dem' entitled 'Where Rabbits Dream'
Her designs were very imaginative and full of fun. She made all the members laugh and enjoy her Musical Hall act, complete with her dressing up box,
unique designs interpreting her theme.
We as a club thank Janine very much for stepping into the breach at the Eleventh hour and providing us with such an entertaining afternoon
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| Janine Hall - 'Where Rabbits Dream" |
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| Janine Hall - 'Where Rabbits Dream" |
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| Janine Hall - 'Where Rabbits Dream" |
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| Janine Hall - 'Where Rabbits Dream" |
May 2009 Meeting
National Demonstrator Janet James - This Colourful World
Janet returned to our club in May for the 9th time and gave us fabulous demonstration of wonderful designs and colours
Members really enjoyed her return visit and look forward to the nestt time
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| Janet James - This Colourful World<" |
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| Janet James - This Colourful World<" |
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| Janet James - This Colourful World<" |
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| Janet James - This Colourful World<" |
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| Janet James - This Colourful World<" |
March 2009 Meeting
"Elizabethan Style'
At our March meeting Ann Horsley gave a talk on EElizabethan costume which was followed by a mini fashion show by Viyella. The majority
of their new collection will be available in their Bridge Street shop at the end of April. Members were pleased that this shop is remaining
in business, which is excellent news for the town
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| Ann Horlsey is pictured in Elizabethan costume with Sue Hunt (Chairman) and Anike manager of Viyella " |
February 2009 meeting Barbara Priest - Novel Ideas
At our February meeting Barbara Priest 'Novel Ideas' gave us a delightful demonstration interpreting various book titles
Ist photo, Barbara's interpretation of No Ladies Detective agency
2nd Photo Barbera with Pride and Prejudice
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| Barbara's interpretation of No Ladies Detective agency " |
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| Barbera with Pride and Prejudice " |
January 2009 meeting Tim Round - Flotsam and Jetsam
Tim returned to our club again with is wonderful designs, well depicting the title.
His enthusiasm and anecdotes on how he came by some of his mechanics (often from his own auction rooms) was highly entertaining.
All club members were captivated with the whole afternoon experience and look forward to his return in the future
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| Tim Round - Flotsam and Jetsam " |
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| Tim Round - Flotsam and Jetsam " |
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| Tim Round - Flotsam and Jetsam " |
Coffee Morning - July 2008
On 16th July the Flower Club Annual coffee coffee morning was held at the home of Gilly Rushton which raised some much needed funds for the club.
The photographs shows committee members in the garden with the addition of Gilly's 7 year old Jessica, from San Diego who was visiting her grandmother, for the
summer
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| Coffee Morning" |
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| Coffee Morning" |
Treddington Flower Festival - August 2008
The club supported Treddington Church for their Flower Festival called over the August Bank Holiday weekend the members interpreted 'Hymns'
Attached are some of the arrangements undertaken by our members
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| Treddington Church Flower Festival" |
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| Treddington Church Flower Festival" |
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| Treddington Church Flower Festival" |
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| Treddington Church Flower Festival" |
Workshop Day - April 2008
Another successful workshop was held at the home of Gilly Rushton on 29th April,
Gill Thomas, (one of our club members) gave 12 members a teaching session on back to basics - (Triangle) by popular request.
The photos show Gill teaching members of the club preparing their flowers and 2 of the completed arrangements
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| April Workshop" |
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| April Workshop" |
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| April Workshop" |
March Meeting - 'Sounds Evocative' with Janine Hall
Janine Hall gave the club a very entertaining demonstration entitled Sounds Evocative and she really lived up to her title!!!!!
So much so the members unanimously requested her to come again in the not too distant future.
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| Sounds Evocative' with Janine Hall" |
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| Sounds Evocative' with Janine Hall" |
Next Meeting
March 15th at 1.45 p.m.
Alwyn Stanley - ‘Take a Leaf-Ikebana’
The Wesley Hall
Contacts
PresidentMuriel Bradshaw
ChairmanGilly Rushton
gillyrushton@gmail.com
Club contact Vice ChairmanPat Ades
TreasurerPat Ades
Hon Sec and PublicityDiane Street
Programme SecHazel Hughes
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