Cheltenham Flower Club

On behalf of the Club Acting Chairman Vicki Atherton extended a warm welcome to  68 Members and  8 visitors and especially to Area demonstrator Brigette Manton who went on to delight us with her colourful designs and informative talk about the Zodiac.

The Club Autumn competition saw a number of varied “Blooms in a Vegetable”. Winners in each category – Novice class  Fran Hobbs – Open class Di Roe and Member’s choice  Dru Lambert

Thanks to Jan Mallett for beautiful  Foyer Flowers and Vote of Thanks by Jenny Bennett. As always we must thank all the volunteers who help run the demonstrations each month.

“This That and a Bit of the Other” a demonstration filled with colourful blooms and fun and laughter. Mark did not disappoint.

64 Members and 11 visitors gave Mark a standing ovation in appreciation of a wonderful demonstration.

Thanks to CFC Member Sue Wood for beautiful Foyer flowers and Vote of Thanks by Chris Hyett.

Also a BIG thank you must go to all the volunteers who helped make it another successful meeting.

68 Members and 6 Visitors attended this “Extra” demonstration and were transported with an entertaining stroll through the years learning about the many influential ladies in flowers and horticulture while listening to an array of genres of music.

Thanks must go to our Honorary President Rosemary Stammers for her beautiful foyer flowers – Sue Yoxall for her Vote of Thanks  and the many people who help at the demonstrations and support the club.

64 Members and 4 visitors gave Sarah a standing ovation in appreciation of her fun and informative  demonstration showcasing a lovely variety of flowers and foliage as she took us on a floral dance.

Thanks must go to Di Roe for stepping in at the last minute and providing beautiful foyer flowers,  Jenny Lawrence for her Vote of Thanks and all the many helpers and volunteers who make the monthly meeting possible.

11 Ladies enjoyed a fabulous day out. Plants were bought, wine was drunk and an informative fun talk by Adam Frost completed a very hot day. Thank you ladies for braving the heat and supporting your club.

59 Members and 9 Visitors gave Louisa a well deserved standing ovation for taking us on a journey through Tudor England and the wives of Henry VIII. Louisa’s arrangements were spectacular and her talk both on her Tudor subject and on her recent National Demonstrator test were entertaining and informative.

Thanks to Winifred Silver for her Foyer Flowers, Kath Holt for her Vote of Thanks and all the volunteers and helpers.  Special thanks go to committee member Dru Lambert and her team, (Chris Hyett, Sue Wood,  Fran Hobbs & Liz Barnes), who arranged the stunning container sale which raised nearly £160 for the club.