This photo was received from Lytchett ward, Poole Hospital. The bags were filled by Purbeck Flower Club for the patients on Christmas Day. Purbeck have given these for the past 17 years
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Area Carol Service – another enjoyable day of flowers, food, entertainment and friendship. Our Area Carol Service again proved to be a super start to our Christmas Festivities. The flowers in the church were admired, we sang our hearts out, feasted on a tasty lunch and were entertained by Georgia with festive songs in English and Spanish. All this shared with flower friends. Thank you Area Officers and Gillingham club and all those who contributed to the day.
Our New Area Chairman, Sandra Taylor receives her badge from Area President Annette Parker
Sandra Taylor, Area Chairman and Annette Parker, Area President.
with thanks to Richard Witcomb for the photos.
A Welcome arrangement to the AGM by Area President Annette Parker
Our Area AGM saw Sandy Milne complete her term in office as Area Chairman.
Sandra Taylor now takes over that role, with Sylvia Preston as Vice Chairman. Eileen Woodward becomes the new Area Secretary.
The AGM was followed by a very entertaining demonstration full of wonderful garden plant material and beautiful flowers, by National Demonstrator David Ryland.
Celebrating 65 Years with Lytchett & Upton Club
Sylvia Preston’s Gold Award, Continental
Jo Hall’s Space Travel won Best in Show
Chris Marley won Gold for her exhibit Constance Spry
Betty Morrison’s Union Jack
West Moors members share their love of Flowers
A small group of members from West Moors Flower Group set up a stall at the West Moors Multi Activity Day (MAD) held on a fine day in July this year to give people – young and old – the chance to try flower arranging.
Yogurt pots were filled with prepared Oasis, flowers and foliage were provided together with instruction. A good number of people took up the challenge and some interesting arrangements were produced. Ready made arrangements were also available to purchase. It is possible that we will gain new members too.
A First at Dorset County Show
Penelope Lane of Owermoigne Flower Club, received a First Prize at the Dorset County Show 2018 for this design in the class “Gold Cup Winner”
Area Members compete in WAFA competition “Masquerade”
Elizabeth Witcomb’s flamboyant exhibit “Masquerade” staged on behalf of the Area, for the WAFA Elimination Competition in Leicester. Not a winner this time.
Irene Hickson also competed on behalf of Wessex and Jersey Area. Here’s her delightful exhibit too.
Gillingham Flower Club Flower Festival “Working Together”
Gillingham Flower Club staged a beautiful Flower Festival at Simon and St. Jude’s Church, Milton – on- Stour over the weekend 4th/5th August. Thanks to Jan Preen their Chairman for sharing some pictures with us.
West Moors Show – 55 Floral entries
West Moors had a wonderful day and an excellent number of visitors who were all suitably impressed with the 55 floral entries and 20 photographs.
Best in Show from “The Leaves of Summer” foliage class
12 entries in the “Summer Basket” class