A message from Carolyn

To all my friends at Clophill & District Flower Club - April 2026 Newsletter

It seemed strange to have two club meetings in March and none in April, but I am sure that our Open meeting with Mark Entwistle was well worth the change of date. I thought he was super and his designs were inspiring with so many beautiful flowers and unusual orchids in each design. It was a great evening.

Since then my husband and I have been on a river cruise to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary that was very special. Thank you to the Club for a lovely card and present of two celebratory candles.

Clophill & District have a busy time ahead for the next few months, so I will give you some reminders.

Area Members' Day 28 April at Marford Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead with a talk on Diamonds, a delicious buffet lunch and a demonstration by Lucy Ellis. Tickets £25 are still available from Celia Thompson 07711 861958

7 May Our Club meeting with a demonstration by Sharon Badger ‘Floral Medley’. The theme of the Charity table is Cosmetics and Body lotions

9 May the Plant Stall at Clophill Village Fete with the profits for our 2026 charity. Please bring any plants/ seedlings to the club meeting or to Clophill Church on the morning of the day.

15 May Our trip to the National Flower Show at Hylands House near Chelmsford. There are still spaces available - £30 for the coach and entry. It will be a really good day out with lots to see – flower arranging competitions, plants and craft stalls, demonstrations and even a talk by Adam Frost. Contact Celia for further details

4 June Our Golden Anniversary Celebration starting at 6.30pm with a talk by a goldsmith/jeweller Maria Pennington on Jewellery through the Ages. Then, a special 2 course dinner and drinks. This is for members only at a subsidised cost of £10. Please make sure you have your ticket and we know of any special dietary needs you may have. You can pay at our May meeting or by Bank transfer. Contact Celia for further details

18 June Area Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea at the Civic Centre, Welwyn. We have spaces on a mini-bus to make the journey easier, leaving Clophill at 11.30am. There will be fashions to buy and a raffle. Tickets are £10 and the transport is £12.  See the poster below.  Please contact Celia for further details.

2 July Our Club Meeting with a demonstration by Louisa Rigden ‘ Twists and Turns’ . The Charity table is Kitchenalia and Ceramics – all donation will be welcome
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In July we have been invited to visit a Lynda Coles a local flower grower in Gravenhurst . She has an amazing garden and polytunnels and sells flowers from April to November. I have arranged for us to visit on two days Thursday 16 July at 7pm or Tuesday 21 July at 2pm. There is no charge and Lynda will give a tour and then provide refreshments, Please sign the sheets at the next meetings to join one of the tours.

**Please remember to bring a mug for your drink to the Club meetings**
and thank you to Celia for all your help!!!!!

With my best wishes,
Carolyn
Chairman of Clophill & District Flower Club