Shaftesbury Flower Arranging Group
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Flower Club Name Area 19 Dorset & Guernsey Description of Club Meeting Held At Town Hall (Unless otherwise stated) Meeting Date Area Secretary Julie Malcolm Annual Subscription Fees Visitors' Fees |
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HISTORY
The inception of the Club took place in 1950 when several enthusiastic members of the local Gardening Association, who all had a special interest in flower arranging as a hobby, decided to form a floral group. Mary Pope, who lived in Dorchester and who was to become the Founder President of NAFAS had, under the guidance of Constance Spry, formed the first club in Dorset, which was in Dorchester, in 1949. Mary Pope was approached by the Shaftesbury ladies with a view to enlisting her help in setting up their own club. So the Shaftesbury Flower Arranging Group was born.
THE CLUB
We have approximately 60 members. We have a varied programme of demonstrations, talks, practical evenings and outings, usually to gardens or places of interest to flower arrangers. In November we meet at Shaftesbury Arts Centre for our Christmas demonstration an Open Evening where we usually have a National Demonstrator.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
We are often approached to help with Floral Exhibitions and festivals which raise money for Charity. We are also asked to arrange flowers for weddings and parties on a commercial basis. many members enter Shows as competitors and regularly win prizes.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
We aim to make charitable donations on a regular basis.
AIMS
1. To foster a love of flowers and flower arranging
2. To further knowledge of the above
3. To enjoy ourselves
4. To further friendship amongst our members
5. To use our skills to help others
6. To teach competitive skills
We are a lively and friendly club where visitors and new members are always welcome. For further details on becoming a member please contact the Club Secretary, Eileen Woodward, Tel : 01258 820537.
| PROGRAMME 2012 | |
| 16 January | Annual General Meeting 'Four Weddings and a F.....' - Talk by Madeleine Simpson |
| 20 February | 'Supermarket Dash' - Demonstration by Marion Catt |
| 19 March | 'Putting on the Style' - Demonstration by Denise Parfit Members Competition - Semi imposed |
| 16 April | Workshop - 'Beginners Please' or 'Something Different' |
| 21 May | 'Weaving and Winding Wonders' - Demonstration by Nicky Heal |
| 18 June | 'From City to Village' - Demonstration by Helen Gibbons |
| 16 July | 'Funky Festivals' - Demonstration by Pam Welch Members Competition - 'London 2012 - Olympic Sport' |
| August | No Meeting |
| 17 September | 'Flowers are my Music' - Demonstration by Shirley Preston Members Competition - Arrangements to include bead ribbon(s) |
| 15 October | Workshop - Ikebana with Diane Norman |
| 19 November | Open Meeting - Arts Centre 'A Victorian Christmas' - Demonstration by Katherine Kear |
| 10 December | Christmas Social Members Competition - 'A Christmas Cracker' |
| PROGRAMME 2013 | |
| 21 January | AGM |
