Blandford & District Flower Club hosted a very successful free beginner’s workshop on Saturday at Tarrant Keyneston for over 20 people. Allison Finch, Chairman, explained to visitors and members that the free workshop was possible due to the Education grant being offered by Dorset & Guernsey Area to showcase our craft and encourage new members to our clubs. Workshop Leader Carrie Diamond led them through the basic skills. There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere, we had fun, and everyone went home with a beautiful arrangement. They all said how much they had enjoyed the afternoon.
The annual Dorset Arts & Crafts Association Show is open to the public at Purbeck School, Wareham from 2nd-6th August. Owermoigne Flower Club have provided these delightful displays again this year.
“It’s Hot” by Sue Legg. “Eastern Fantasy” by Penelope Lane and “Floral Fun” by Christine Hazard & Elizabeth Jolliffe.
It’s National Flower Arranging day and teams from clubs across Dorset have been sharing their love of flowers by handing out flowers and putting displays in public places to advertise their clubs.
Owermoigne Flower Club gave roses to shoppers at Dobbie’s garden centre. Purbeck Flower Club also handed out flowers and Sherborne member Susie Harris created this lovely display in Sherborne library.
Owermoigne team handing out roses at Dobbie’s garden centrePurbeck members handing out flowers in Swanage.Susie Harris’ display in Sherborne Library
Owermoigne members with a floral arrangement and bucket of roses to hand out to customers
Once again, NAFAS was invited to arrange flowers at Westminster Abbey this time for the ANZAC Day Service held on Thursday 25th April 2024. At this Service it was members from Dorset & Guernsey and NIGFAS who had the privilege of arranging the flowers.
Lesley Sheasby and Vikki Fooks with their magnificent pedestal
We had 5 creative designers, their title, “Dancing Rhythms” a no foam exhibit. They were competing for the Dorset & Guernsey New Talent competition at President’s Day. A great day of Fun, Food, Flowers and Friendship. Many Congratulations to Denise Jones from Weymouth Floral Group who took 1st Prize in the competition with her stunning design. She will go on to represent the Area at the National competition being held at the Malvern Autumn Show. 2nd Prize went to Lucille Street from Verwood a very worthy runner up. Congratulations to all those who took up the challenge and competed we were so pleased with all their wonderful work. Whilst the competitors staged their designs the other visitors enjoyed a very interesting and passionate talk from Simon Goldsack of Holme for Gardens with “The Making of a Public Garden”.
After a good lunch, we had fun and lots of laughter with “ready steady flower arrange” the arrangers being Allison Finch and John Astley who certainly entertained us with designs in an old boot and a set of kitchen scales. Meanwhile the judging had taken place and the competitors had time with the judge and then we were able to view the fantastic exhibits. Although the numbers attending were low it was a good day for socialising and catching up with friends, buying a little treat from Sheila’s mixed bag stall and just relaxing. Carrie our President thanked all those who attended and all those friends who helped and supported her.
The Spring edition of The Flower Arranger is now available and will give you lots of ideas for Spring arrangements and the latest in our floral world. The discounted subscription is a great benefit to members of NAFAS affiliated flower clubs. So, subscribe through your club now.
About 70 members attended the annual Area Carol Service held at St. Nicholas’ Church in Corfe Mullen. It was a cold day but after a warming coffee we had a traditional service of carols and readings. Pat & Clive produced a tasty hot soup and a time for friends to chat and to make new friends from other clubs. In the afternoon our own Allison Finch created some beautiful flower designs and entertained us with her lovely humour. Thanks to all those who helped in making this such a good day.
