To all my friends at Clophill & District Flower Club - February Newsletter 2026Our demonstrations began again in February and I was so pleased to see so many members in the Village Hall. It was great that we had several new members and I hope that they will all enjoy our programme for this year. Violeta Burgess was new to our club and she brought a different style of design with many contemporary arrangements. It is good to see all aspects of flower arranging and she gave us an insight into the skills of a Master Florist and someone who is very enthusiastic to become an international designer. We try to cater for all tastes and there is always something to be learnt from each demonstrator even if the style is not really your taste! Next meetings: 5 March Lorraine Gagan is coming to demonstrate ‘Into the Wardrobe’. At the beginning of this meeting we will be presenting a representative from MND with a cheque for £800 from our fund from 2025. The Charity for 2026 is Alzheimer’s Society UK – supporting a local branch. Thank you all for your donations. The Charity table on 5 March will be books – fiction 24 March PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY AND DATE this is to avoid Easter and availability of the hall. This is an Open Meeting with Mark Entwhistle returning to demonstrate ‘How to be a Diva’. Mark is an International and Area demonstrator who comes from the North West. Tickets are available £7 for members and £13 for visitors at the next meeting or contact [email protected]. The subscriptions for 2026 are now due @ £50 for the year. This is still excellent value to belong to an active and friendly club with 10 demonstrations during the year. You can pay by cash/cheque in January, February or March to join. You can also pay by Bank Transfer. The visitors fee will be £8 per visit. Competitions Opportunities for you to show off your talents and skills ************* Home Counties Area are holding another Virtual Competition ’ Winter to Spring’ The closing date is 23 March. Houghton Conquest Garden Club are holding their Spring Show on 5 April . There are 3 Floral Art Classes. **Easter Story – an exhibit symbolising any aspect of the Easter story **As You Like it - an exhibit using flowers from your garden or a bunch costing no more than £10 **Spring in a Bottle - a petite exhibit in a bottle or vase 23cm in any direction. More details from Margaret on 07419 736604 Home Counties Area Show ‘Changing Seasons: will be held on 26 September – more details later Area Member’s Day on 28 April with a talk and demonstration by Lucy Ellis at the Marford Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead. Tickets, including a delicious buffet lunch are £25. I attach the details below ************************************************* Home Counties Area of NAFAS A warm invitation to our Area Members’ Day Tuesday 28 April 2026 - Doors open at 10am Marford Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead AL4 8AY Stalls to browse and drinks available 11am A talk by Maria Pennington on ‘Diamonds’ 12noon A delicious buffet lunch will be served 1.30pm A demonstration by Lucy Ellis, National Demonstrator entitled ‘Nature’s Embrace’ Tickets are £25. Tickets may be ordered through your Club or the Area Treasurer, Celia Thompson [email protected] Please apply no later than by 15th April ************************************************* Don’t forget our Golden Anniversary Celebration on 4th June - for member’s only. More details soon Please remember to bring a mug for your drink to the Club meetings, thank you. With my best wishes,
Carolyn Chairman of Clophill & District Flower Club
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