Our February meeting started with the AGM at which we welcomed Janet Parker as new member of the Committee. Our Demonstrator for the evening was Val Guest, Northumberland & Durham Area Chair. Val’s stage was full of colour and fabulous … Read More
A lovely evening at Chester-le-Street Golf Club for our 12th Night Supper.
February 2nd – Thanks for the Memories, Kathleen Marlor March 2nd – Watch with Mother, Wendy Smith Last minute change to the programme, Wendy kindly stepped in at short notice with a lovely Spring demonstration. April 6th – Spring into … Read More
As part of our May 4th meeting we celebrated the coronation of King Charles III. A snapshot of the evening.
Our 12th Night Supper was held on Friday 13th January 2023 at Chester-le-Street Golf Club. Lovely social evening, good company and good food. At the start of the evening we were entertained with a variety of music finishing with songs … Read More
Our Demonstrator for December’s meeting was National Demonstrator Vanessa Wellock who treated us to a fantastic demonstration entitled Seasons Greetings. Vanessa’s stage was full of Christmas colour and wonderful designs, and her accompanying talk was thoroughly entertaining and very funny. … Read More
November’s meeting was a great success, our Demonstrator for the evening was Alex Gracey from Yorkshire whose title was Tribute to an Icon – Coco Channel. Alex entertained us with Coco’s very colourful life story and used some beautiful flowers … Read More
Our Chairman, Jeannette Ray opened the meeting and invited all attendees to join her in observing a minutes silence in remembrance of our late Queen. The original Demonstrator for October’s meeting couldn’t attend and Patty Dawson was brought forward from … Read More
September’s meeting had a change of venue and was held at Park View’s North Lodge Site. Our Demonstrator for this evening was Julia Loudon and her demonstration was titled Out of the Orient. Julia presented a glorious stage of colour … Read More
Our Demonstrator for the July meeting was Val Guest whose Demonstration was titled Timeless Chic & Contemporary Influences. I’m told I missed an excellent evening and that Val staged some wonderful designs. Thanks to Vice Chair Sue Brown who hosted … Read More
Our Demonstrator for June’s meeting was Liz Bishop and her demonstration title was Seasonal Variations. Liz’s stage was full of colour and fabulous flowers as can be seen in the photographs below though they do not do full justice to … Read More
Our Demonstrator for May’s meeting was Lucy Richardson whose title was Bloom Where You’re Planted. Lucy gave us a lovely demonstration with delightful designs and colours. May’s Flower Raffle Winners
Our Demonstrator for April’s meeting was Wendy Smith from Durham whose title was Dust Off Your Hats. Wendy delighted us with a fantastic stage full of colour in her spectacular designs as can be seen in the accompanying photographs. April’s … Read More
Our March 3rd meeting started with the AGM at which Marion Atkinson retired from her post of Programme Secretary and we welcomed Kathleen Marlor and Lesley Turner as new members of the Committee, Kathleen accepted the nomination to become our … Read More
Our 12th Night Supper was held on Friday 18th February 2022 at Chester-le-Street Golf Club. Lovely social evening, good company and good food. A few photographs below of the start of the evening.
Our Demonstrator for December’s meeting was Nick Grounds from Cambridge whose title was The Appletree. Nick delighted us with a fantastic stage full of colour in his spectacular designs as can be seen in the accompanying photographs. Members were very … Read More
Back on track after having to cancel October’s meeting due to the unavailability of our venue. It was nice to see so many in attendance and hear the friendly chatter of our Members and Guests. Marion Hinchley gave us plenty … Read More
A warm welcome back to our Flower Club Meetings, we had a wonderful turnout for our September meeting and our demonstrator Sue Elsdon, a Club member, gave us a varied demonstration of flowers and her art based on her title … Read More
I trust you are all well and coping with the restrictions we find ourselves currently under. Hopefully you are finding plenty to do to keep yourselves occupied, there must be some tidy cupboards out there by now and I feel … Read More
This months meeting started with the presentation of a 25 year badge to Audrey Pearson, who could not attend February’s AGM, by our President, Mary Patrickson. Our Demonstrator for the evening was Audrey Foster from Whitby. Some of our Lucky … Read More
Business First! Ladies receiving 25 Year Badges from Our President, Mary Patrickson: Hazel Allen, Edith Crawford, Audrey Dodd, Sylvia Joyce, Linda Milne, Norma Padfield and Jean Shilito. Our Demonstrator for the evening was Sarah Lincoln from Vintage Essence. The Vote … Read More
Our 12th Night Supper was held on Friday 10th January 2020 at Chester-le-Street Golf Club. Lovely social evening, good company and good food. Entertainment after the meal was provided by Clare Matthews.
Our Demonstrator for December’s meeting was Mark Entwhistle a Chelsea Gold Winner and former Florist of the Year. A fantastic night with a stage full of colour and wonderful designs with a special golden design as a tribute to our … Read More
Flower recently arranged by members of the Club at Durham Cathedral, members arranging on the day were: Ann Kelsey, Jackie Martin, Jeannette Ray and Eileen Wood.
Our meeting this month was held at St. Mary and St. Cuthbert’s Parish Centre, Chester-le-Street, our Demonstrator for the evening was Christine Ogle, a NAFAS Area Demonstrator from Morpeth. Christine’s title was “Do You Believe in Fairies?”, by the end … Read More
Our Demonstrator for October was Judy Watker, NAFAS Area Demonstrator who’s demonstration was titled “Inspiration or Imagination?”. The Vote of Thanks was given by Megan Blacklock on behalf of the Club. Below are some of our lucky raffle winners with … Read More
The video below shows a montage of photographs taken at our Golden Anniversary Lunch at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street held on the 17th September 2019. Our Guest Speaker was Trevor Jones, Head Gardener, Alnwick Garden and the floral demonstration was given … Read More
The video below shows a montage of photographs of the floral arrangements which adorned the rooms, and the Arrangers who produce the arrangements, for our Golden Anniversary Lunch at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street held on the 17th September 2019. The photographs … Read More
The video below shows a montage of photographs from our 50th Anniversary Meeting at Park View School, Chester-le-Street held on the 5th September 2019. Our demonstrator for the evening was Lorena Dyer, who is a National Demonstrator from Coventry. The … Read More
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Club our meeting on November 7th 2019 has had to be moved and will now take place at St Mary and St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre in Chester-le-Street. Apologies if this causes any … Read More
This may be of interest to our Flower Arranging Members Beamish Museum are hosting the Great North Festival of Agriculture between the 30th August and 30th September 2018 to celebrate the heritage of North East England. As part of the … Read More
Our Demonstrator for our July meeting was Julia Loudon who’s demonstration gave us a glimpse into her wonderland with beautiful flowers. Marion, our Programme Secretary, assisted on stage as Julia was sporting a broken arm. Despite her broken arm Julia … Read More
Delighted to have a National Demonstrator for our June meeting, Jacqui Arnold assisted by her husband John gave us a wonderful demonstration which filled the stage with a glory of colour, shape and form. Our raffle winning members were thrilled … Read More
Flowers for the NAFAS National Flower Arranging Day where arranged by Jeannette Ray and Eileen Wood and displayed in Chester-le-Street Library and St Mary & St Cuthbert’s Parish Centre, Middle Chare.
Our demonstrator was Irene Parker and her demonstration title was All Shapes and Sizes. A great night was had by all and some lovely raffle prizes for the members. This months lucky raffle winners with their lovely prizes. … Read More
Before our demonstration Colleen Charlton was awarded her 25 year badge from our club President Mary Patrickson. Our demonstrator was Heather Curry and her demonstration title was Basket Case. Heather’s demonstration was very entertaining and left us with a beautiful … Read More
Election of New President, Vice President, Chairman and Committee At our AGM on the 1st of February 2108 the members elected Mrs Mary Patrickson as President of the Club, Mrs Patricia Walker as Vice President, Mrs Jeannette Ray was re-elected for … Read More