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.

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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

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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)

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Thanks to Diana for sharing her photograph with us.

 Denise & Jean Jones gained a well deserved Highly Commended in the Class “From the Pages of History” with their 9/11 depiction

On 6th November, Blandford flower club started their AGM meeting with a ploughman’s lunch at The United Reformed Church Hall, Blandford. There was a table quiz and a market stall of floral items. We are looking forward to next month when we welcome Pam Lewis, her title. We wish you a Merry Christmas!

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the AGM members were entertained by Patricia Bashford to her demonstration entitled “Floral Fantasia” and her reminiscences of time spent making exotic costumes. 

 

 

 

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At the AGM on Tuesday Pam Dutton was sincerely thanked for her time as President as she handed over the role and the badge to Annette Parker who was congratulated on becoming the next Area President. Irene Hickson has taken on the role of Vice President and was also presented with her badge of office. The business of the AGM was handled smoothly by Pam and Sandy Milne our Area Chairman.

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Pauline Workman and Jackie Brehaut from Guernsey Flower Arrangement Society receiving the Flower Arranger Silver Salver from Angela Edwards, Area Flower Arranger Officer at the Chelsea Celebration Lunch.

 

Dorset & Guernsey members enjoyed sharing a lunch to celebrate the joint effort and support from across the Clubs of the Area leading to the success of a GOLD at the Chelsea Flower Show 2017.