3 January 2019 - Annual General Meeting

 In January we held our AGM which is always a very social evening where we look back over the past year a look forward to this year. We had another very successful year as our membership increased to 92, making our Club one of the largest in Home Counties. We will continue to welcome more members and  visitors  to our monthly meetings.

During 2018 we had 3 day trips – one to the National Flower Show at Hylands House, a visit to RHS Wisley and then to Ely in November for the Christmas Craft and food Fair. We continued to hold our popular classes and joined in other community events.

Each year we raise money for a local charity by arranging flowers for weddings and a stall at our meetings. In 2018 we raised £800 for research and support for patients with Bowel Cancer at Bedford Hospital, in remembrance of one of our members who was treated there in 2017.

We have a great programme planned for 2019 with lots of demonstrations, two flower festivals and some weddings. Our classes will begin again in February. Everyone is welcome and you will find we are friendly and well organised.

More information is available on other parts of our website  or phone Gillian 01525 860539 or Carolyn 01462 815433

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6 December 2018
National Demonstrator:  John Chennell
His Title:  "The Magic of Christmas"

​We held our popular Christmas demonstration on 6th December given by John Chennell who dazzled the large audience with a stage filled with large designs based on a Christmas Magic theme.  

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​He is a great plant lover and he used a wide variety of
lovely evergreen foliage and some beautiful flowers. 
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There were 14 lucky members of the audience who won
a prize in the raffle.

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1st and 2nd December 2018
​Alternative Christmas Tree Festival
​Clophill Methodist Church

​December was a busy month again for the club. We created a stunning exhibit at the Alternative Christmas Tree Festival – see photographs. The ladies from our popular classes made 53 trees all based on a cone shape but decorated with different materials. Some were fresh foliage and flowers whist others had artificial decorations. They were displayed around the altar area with lights and cones and created great interest and admiration.   
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​​The Flower Club also made a large floral tree  in pink and  purple– see photograph, that showcased our skills and talents.




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