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Jubilee Flower Festival
A beautiful exhibit by Area President Irene Hickson, welcomed you to our Jubilee Flower Festival at Upton House, Poole
The house was adorned with fantastic exhibits depicting different aspects of the Queen’s reign. The exhibits have been staged by many of our Area clubs.
Many more pictures are now available to view on the picture gallery page of this website.
Dorset & Guernsey member gains highest award
We are delighted to congratulate Kinu Barsley on recently receiving the highest Ikenobo Diploma Award.
It is called Saiko-Shoku (saiko meaning highest, shoku-rank)
Kinu is an active member of 3 flower clubs, Dorchester, Owermoigne and Purbeck. She runs workshops and demonstrate both Ikenobo and western designs.
National Flower Arranging Day
Sherborne Flower club members Philippa Louden and Eileen Fort promote National Flower Arranging day in Sherborne on behalf of Sherborne Flower Club, with the help of their 2 local supermarkets, Waitrose and Sainsburys
Splendid Results from the RHS Malvern Spring Show for D&G
Congratulations to Bere Regis Floral Group who represented the Area and gained a Silver Gilt for “Wanderlust and Wonder”
Irene Hickson for 1st prize in “Let’s Go Green”
Diana Holman for 2nd in “Theatres of Dreams” and “Little Miracle.”
Third Time lucky – Area Day 2022 a great success
We made it. After 2 years of cancellations we finally were able to stage our Area Day and what a fabulous day we had. Great to see so many of our “Flower Family” again. A day of style, with Coco Channel in the morning, and lipstick, powder and paint in the afternoon plus a lot of laughter.
Thanks to JDE&S committee for organising the day.
Isn’t this gerbera wonderful. Just one of the lovely blooms which delighted our afternoon.
Congratulations Card for Her Majesty The Queen from D&G Area
Area Results- Chairman’s Challenge – November – Remember Remember
NAFAS National President Michael Bowyer MBE invites ..
NAFAS National President Michael Bowyer MBE invites you to join him on a short break enjoying beautiful gardens in Ireland in conjunction with our NAFAS travel partners European Connoisseurs Travel.
Springtime in Ireland 19 – 24 May 2022
Join me on this wonderful trip to southern Ireland to see beautiful gardens in springtime and meet the designers behind some of the country’s best known gardens.
We will visit Helen Dillon’s Garden, Powerscourt Estate, Hunting Brook Gardens, June Blake’s Garden and Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, and also be treated to a floral demonstration from NAFAS demonstrator Christine Hughes. Based for five nights at the 4* Ballsbridge Hotel in the centre of Dublin, you will also have plenty of time to explore the vibrant Irish capital.
Price: £950pp in a twin/double room / Single Room Supplement: £350
What is included:
- 5 nights bed & breakfast at 4* Ballsbridge Hotel
- Welcome drink I shall give a talk
- 2 nights group dinner at the hotel
- Private coach travel throughout
- Panoramic city tour of Dublin with a local guide
- Visit to Helen Dillon’s Garden with tea/coffee and biscuit
- Visit and entrance to Powerscourt
- Floral demonstration by Christine Hughes
- Visit to Hunting Brook Gardens with guided tour
- Visit to June Blake’s Garden with guided tour
- Visit to Kilmacurragh Gardens with guided tour
- One light lunch and one refreshments
- Services of an ECT Tour Manager
Flights to Dublin are booked separately and there are many regional departures now available ( Ryan Air flights have only just been released and are at great prices):
Ryan Air : https://www.ryanair.com/flights/gb/en/flights-to-dublin
Aer Lingus : https://www.aerlingus.com/plan-and-book/latest-offers/flights-from-britain/flights-from-britain-to-ireland/
British Airways : https://www.britishairways.com/
ECT Travel are happy to assist you with arranging extra nights at the hotel should you wish.
Area Results Chairman’s Challenge – October – Here Comes Autumn
