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Congratulations to Di Holman on receiving a Bronze Medal at Chelsea 2018 in the floral design competition. Another medal for D&G showing the talent we have in the Area.
Verwood team gain a Silver Gilt Medal at the RHS Malvern Spring Show 2018
National Flower Arranging Day – 4th May 2018
NAFAS have changed the emphasis away from “Lonely Bouquets” due to perceived associations with loneliness and roadside tributes.
However, some clubs have expressed interest in continuing to celebrate National Flower Arranging Day with small bouquets/posies given to or left for strangers.
Owermoigne Flower Club have produced labels for their club members to use for “Friendship Bouquets” which promote their club and the Dorset and Guernsey Area and encourage people to make contact.
A modified label on which you can identify your own club is available in PDF form and you are welcome to print and use it yourself.
A very colourful welcome to our Area Show Florilegium
Area Member competes at RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year
Amy Shakeshaft is a Dorset and Guernsey area member of NAFAS, a trainee demonstrator and Level 4 florist she has made it through to compete for the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2018. Amy competed in the South West heat at Bridgwater and Taunton College in February with a score of 81/100. There are 7 heats held across the country with the top 16 scoring competitors getting the opportunity to compete in the finals at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May.
For the heat Amy had to design and create a winter wedding floral stole to be worn by the bride at her wedding in a Scottish Castle. Amy’s inspiration for the stole came from the Scottish tartan, pheasant feathers and foliages.
Amy will be looking for sponsors to help cover the vast expense of competing at Chelsea and if you would like to contact her regarding sponsorship or to congratulate her you can contact her on shakeaj@gmail.com or 07411054589
Congratulations to Liz Witcomb who won the WAFA competition with her “Masquerade”
Sorry we are unable to publish a picture as this may be seen by the judges of the next round in Leicester later this year.
We have however been able to publish pictures of the other entrants! They are in the Picture Gallery.
Area Carol Service
We all had a lovely time out at Durweston again. As well as enthusiastic singing and sensitive readings we were treated to these tasteful flower arrangements during the service.
It’s nearly Christmas!
For Christmas, Colehill Floral Arrangement Club decorated the Laundry rooms at Kingston Lacy and Dorchester Floral Group decorated Hardy’s Cottage, both for the National Trust – Photos on the Picture Gallery page
Schedules
A full schedule for D&G’s Area Show (13&14 April 2018) is available on the new “Area Show 2018” page of the website.
A schedule for the WAFA Area elimination competition is available on the “Diary Dates” page (14th March 2018)