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The club were delighted to welcome Andrew back to Cheltenham, 82 members and 9 visitors gave Andrew a standing ovation after spending a delightful afternoon joining him on a journey through spring from St. Valentine’s Day to Easter.  It was another excellent turnout with yet more new members joining the club.  Thanks to Di Roe for her Foyer Flowers and to Chris Hyett for her Vote of Thanks.  Special thanks to the committee and hardworking volunteers who make each demonstration possible.  New committee member Paula started compiling a list of people signing up to the August 2025 trip to Pam Lewis’ Garden and Studio in Devizes.

83 Club members and visitors gave Sionedd a well deserved standing ovation for her “Beyond Mere Words” demonstration.  The arrangements were varied and wonderful with some really useful foliage tips dispensed to us.  Sionedd’s tales of life in general and on her farm had us all wanting her re-booked for an update very soon.

Many thanks to the volunteers who as usual helped the committee stage this first demonstration of 2025, particular thanks to members Jan Mallett for her foyer flowers and Pat Jacques for her vote of thanks.

The committee were delighted with the amount of 2024 members who have already renewed their membership for 2025, and are delighted to welcome 7 brand new members for 2025.

The AGM and afternoon tea were really well attended by Members who took the opportunity to renew their subscriptions. The main meeting was followed by a talk by representatives of the Club’s 2025 charity HCPT which was both interesting and informative.  Donations of Christmas Cards for recycling by the Cobalt Unit surpassed all expectations.  Big thanks to the club members Karen, Heather, Anne, Jan & Dru who all helped the committee by preparing home cooked delicacies for the “picnic boxes”.

The AGM will start at 2pm, not 1pm as previously advertised, (doors open 12.30pm).  Please note this is for members only and will be followed by an afternoon tea, (must be pre-booked).

Put your greetings cards to good use, Cheltenham Flower Club will be collecting your used cards including Christmas Cards, for the Cobalt Unit at all meetings this year, starting with the AGM on 20th January 2025.

Following the successful Christmas Lunch at the Old Spot on 2nd December, the club met on Monday 9th December for the much anticipated Christmas Demonstration.

82 members and 23 visitors filled the Pavilion and were spellbound with Ian’s floral displays.  Ian received a well deserved standing ovation, whilst we all had our fingers crossed that we would win a raffle prize.

Thanks to President Rosemary Stammers for her Foyer Flowers, Paula Harper for her Vote of Thanks, Elizabeth Sales for her mince pies and all the volunteers that helped stage this busy demonstration.