Sturminster Newton Floral Group are this year celebrating their 60th anniversary. To commemorate this event, the group invited international flower arranging judge and demonstrator Michael Bowyer to create several stunning flower arrangements. The Club also provided a delicious afternoon tea for the occasion, with a stunning 60th anniversary cake accompanied by a glass of fizz.
The Floral Group is a member of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) and the chairman of the Dorset area was able to attend the event, as well as past members of the club. Sandy Milne, chairman of the Sturminster Newton Floral Group, says: ‘The afternoon was a great success and will go down as a day to remember.
‘One or two ladies in the club have been members for more than 30 years: during that time members have competed at the Chelsea and Malvern Flower Shows. The Club has a wealth of memorabilia recalling the success of flower arranging shows held in Sturminster Newton over the years.
‘We have seen the fashions in flower arranging change, and more recently the impact that using less oasis – floral foam – to hold the plant material in place, because of environmental issues, has had. Styles have returned to the methods used prior to foam being invented – that of crumpled chicken wire and pin holders.
‘As a member of NAFAS there are always events taking place in our area that the group can attend, including flower arranging demonstrations, workshops, our annual Christmas celebrations and our Area Show – where the competitive classes demonstrate the wonderful designs that can be created with flowers.’
The group meet at 2pm on the second Wednesday of each month in The Royal British Legion Hall in Marnhull, and warmly welcome visitors to attend (admission to non-members is £7). Meetings vary from flower arranging demonstrations by local and national demonstrators, workshops with guidance on the best ways to make the most of shop-bought and garden flowers, flower-related talks or have-a-go crafts with a flower theme.
For more information see here, or contact Sandy on sandramilne22@gmail.com
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