Irene Hickson, Colehill club and Chairman of the Area JDE&S committee took two 1st Prizes at the New Forest Show recently.

1st Prize “High Tide”

Her petite design also won a prize for  “best condition of foliage at end of show”

 

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.

 

These pictures were taken the day before National Flower Arranging when we were preparing our posies.

 

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.

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.