2017 Programme
7.15pm for 7.30pm Start (Unless Otherwise stated)
Spring Term
The period we will cover will be 1940 --2000
10th January --- New Year Meal at the New Inn Hook-a-gate. Meet 7pm, Eat 7.30pm
For Club Members and guest
17th January - Demonstration – Parallel Arrangements --- Demonstrator: Trish
24th January --- Practical --- As above
7th February Demonstration --- Dolphin and Cherub Arrangements Demonstrator: Donna Cieslik
28th February --- Demonstration by Sandie Bentley --- Designs Based on 60's & 70's but using paper flowers. Evening to include a "Try it Out Session"
7th March -- Demonstration -- Arrangements from the 40's and 50's
Demonstrator: Barbara Evans
PLUS Cake/Home Baking/Homemade Stall
21st March 7pm START --- Practical/Workshop with Trish Payne - Title “Plates”.
Plates & Containers will be provided for members from club funds. The Flowers (approx cost £6 per head) will be purchased for you. Foliage, accessories etc to be provided by club members. Total costs for Guests £12 for materials and flowers.
For briefing paper click here.
28th March --- Demonstration --- Spring the 80's way using drift wood ---
Demonstrator: Donna Cieslik
4th April --- Practical --- As above
Summer Term
Vintage and European Arrangements
25th April --- Demonstration --- Continental Designs --- Demonstrator: Trish Payne
2nd May --- Practical --- As above
16th May --- Demonstration --- Floral designs from the Vintage Era Demonstrator: Suzanne McKie
23rd May - 7pm START - Workshop with Trish “It’s in the Bag”
Click here for workshop details.
6th June – Practical --- Vintage Designs
27th June -- Summer Outing -- Fish and Chip Evening Supper at The New Inn Hook-a-Gate
Meet 7pm, Eat 7.30pm For Club Members and guest
4th July --- Demonstration---“Independence Celebration” --- Demonstrator: Suzanne McKie
11th July --- Our Annual Open evening at Cross Houses Community Centre
Our Guest demonstrator is Tina Pound. The title of her demonstration is "Elvis at the Movies".
Venue:- Cross Houses Community Centre (see here for venue details).
There will be a home-made cake stall and raffle "on the night".
Ticket information:- Pre-purchased tickets £5 ----- OR £6 on the door.
Autumn Term
Flower Arranging the American Way
Click here For Information re Containers, Styles, Flowers for 1780-1820 Period
5th September --- Demonstration
The American period of design: 1780—1820 ---Demonstrator: Trish Payne
19th September – Practical --- As above
26th September --- Practical --- "Celebrations The American Way" --- Your own interpretation of an American Celebration
30th September (SATURDAY MORNING) 9am for 9.30am Start. Workshop tutored by Jackie Cooper. Theme "Arranging The American Way". Workshop Fee £10. You will need to supply your own flowers/containers/foliage. Tea/Coffee included in your fee. For Worksheet details click here. Venue -- "Cross Houses Community Hall" (NOT Belvidere School) For any further information please email us through our "Contact Us Here" found at the top headings.
10th October AGM and Demonstration --- Modern Arrangements The American Way Demonstrator: Trish
17th October --- (7pm START) --- Workshop with Trish Payne --- Paper Craft Evening -- To make 2 items, Cost £6 for materials supplied --- Click here for details
31st October --- (7pm START) --- Workshop with Debbie Harris --- a door wreath using artificial or Fresh material (Wreath rings available to club members at special price of £1). Click here for Worksheet
7th November --- Demonstration with Barbara & Trish --- “Not a Traditional Christmas Tree”.
21st November --- Practical Session
28th November --- Demonstration – Preparing for Christmas in American style --- Demonstrator: Trish Payne
5th December ---- Christmas Demonstration --- Demonstrator: Barbara Evans
12th December 7pm START --- Bring and Share and club competition “Not a Traditional Christmas Tree”. (NB: Competition piece to be brought in ready made)
Plus raffle for a Christmas cake. Refreshments – Club Members
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE