Walsall Flower Arrangement Club

Walsall Flower Arrangement Club this year celebrate their 55th anniversary with a special lunch in June and a celebratory demonstration by National Demonstrator, Tony Brown, in September.

The club was formed in 1955 by a local florist and the earliest meetings were held in the cellar of her shop in Walsall.

As interest grew, the premises used became progressively larger and eventually the Club had a membership of 150 with a very healthy waiting list.

Over the years this has fallen, but the Club is still very active and very propud od its achievements.

We have participated in N.A.F.A.S. competitions over the years, both in Birmingham, Lichfield and Coventry Cathedralsand also in many local church Flower Festivals. In the process of such, we have raised considerable sums for various charities with various members entering very successfully in locaL shows over many years.

The demonstration by Tony Brown will be at Aldridge Youth Theatre on Tuesday September 7th at 7.30 p.m. entitled, "The Joy of Flowers" and visitors are very welcome with an admission price of £6.

Walsall Flower Club meet at Rushall Parish Church Hall, Leigh Road, Walsall WS4 2DT and for demonstrations at Aldridge Youth Theatre, Noddy Park Road, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8NQ at 7.30 p.m.

Visitors are most welcome

Coffee mornings etc are held in members' homes and information can be obtained from any of the named club officers.

NAFAS Golden Fanfayre - Our contribution at St Peter's Church, Little Aston
NAFAS Golden Fanfayre - Our contribution at St Peter's Church, Little Aston

Programme 2010

June 1st Carol Farmer "Mix and Match" Aldridge Youth Theatre
June 15th Pratical Evening Rushall Church Hall
July 6th Celebratory Lunch with members Past and Present Old School House Restaurant
July 27th. Outing to High Grove Prince Charles' Garden - Members Only
August 10th. Garden Party Mavis Condrey's house
September 7th Celebratory Demonstration - Tony Brown "The Joy of Flowers" Aldridge Youth Theatre
September 21st. Quiz and Fish and Chip Supper Rushall Church Hall
October 5th Michael Kemp "Around the World in 60 minutes" Aldridge Youth Theatre
October 19th Pratical Evening Chris Foster and Rose Pook Rushall Church Hall
November 2nd Practical Christmas Arrangement Rushall Church Hall
November 16th. Autumn Coffee Morning Val Tromans' house
December 7th. Marilyn Ottewell "Christmas Fantasia" Aldridge Youth Theatre
December 14th. Club Christmas outing Detail to follow

Programme 2011

February 1st A.G.M. Rushall Church Hall

55 Years On

A recent article from the local Walsall newspaper

News article about Walsall Flower Arrangement Club 55 Year Anniversary
News article about Walsall Flower Arrangement Club 55 Year Anniversary

WALSALL FLOWER CLUB 2008 HIGHLIGHTS

2008 was a busy year for the Walsall Flower Arrangement Club and we have below a selection of photographs from some of the events in the year

Sarah Faulkner leading the Christmas Workshop making garlands
Sarah Faulkner leading the Christmas Workshop making garlands
Club Chairman Barbara Stammers with National Demonstrator, Margaret Reumans
Club Chairman Barbara Stammers with National Demonstrator, Margaret Reumans
An evening visit to Orleton House and Gardens with a supper to follow
An evening visit to Orleton House and Gardens with a supper to follow
Chairman Barbara Stammers with club member Audrey Appleton who had won an arrangement in the raffle
Chairman Barbara Stammers with club member Audrey Appleton who had won an arrangement in the raffle
Margaret Eccleston with her Christmas Demonstration
Margaret Eccleston with her Christmas Demonstration"
Margaret Eccleston with her Christmas Demonstration
Margaret Eccleston with her Christmas Demonstration"
Three club members at the Bring and Buy sale
Three club members at the Bring and Buy sale
Chairman Barbara Stammers with club members at the Area AGM
Chairman Barbara Stammers with club members at the Area AGM
A local newspaper cutting of our wonderful club
A local newspaper cutting of our wonderful club

Next Meeting

June 1st

Aldridge Youth Theatre 7.30 p.m.

Carol Farmer "Mix and Match"


Contacts

President

Mrs Barbara Stammers
0121 353 8259

Chairman

Mrs Maggie Birch
01922 628264

Secretary

Mrs Bobbie Brooks
01922 622884