the AGM members were entertained by Patricia Bashford to her demonstration entitled “Floral Fantasia” and her reminiscences of time spent making exotic costumes.
Area AGM – 31st October 2017
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.
Flower Arranger Silver Salver
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.
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.
Best in Show Exhibits.
Best in Show Exhibits. Dianne Pilliaert of Dorchester & Melcombe Regis in the class “Watership Down” at the Dorset County Show and Sandy Milne of Sturminster Newton’s exhibit “Wow” at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show. Congratulations to them both.
GOLD, GOLD,GOLD ….. and this is what it’s all been about
It’s GOLD!!!! Our Chelsea 2017 Team struck gold with “A Walk Through Time” There were wild celebrations at 7am when the team found their medal. Congratulations to everyone who helped achieve this accolade for the Area.
It’s a “Picnic in the Park” – Silver Medal winner at RHS Malvern Spring Show for the team from Shaftesbury representing the Area. Picture courtesy of Krys Gigiel
Delighted to hear the team representing us at Malvern from Shaftesbury Club received a Silver Medal. Congratulations and thanks to them all.
Our New Acting Area Chairman
Sandy Milne takes over as Area Chairman
It was sad to hear at Area Council yesterday that Jan Preen has had to stand down as Area Chairman due to health problems. We are delighted that Sandy Milne, our Vice Chairman has agreed to take on the role of Chairman immediately. We will all give her our support and hope that Jan’s problems are resolved soon.