South Somerset MP Marcus Fysh, together with an enthusiastic crowd of the region’s flower lovers, recently attended a sold-out flower arranging demonstration, “Let’s Celebrate Autumn”, at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard. Full story: Read more
Local Ladies Celebrate The Queen’s 90th Birthday
Local flower arrangers from Somerset, Devon and Dorset celebrated The Queen’s 90th birthday with two workshops entitled “Time for Tea” at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard, Somerset. The ladies learnt how to make lovely vintage and contemporary floral designs in tea-cups, all linked to the colour of their tableware. In keeping with the regal theme, amongst the china used were memorable family heirlooms from Royal Albert and Royal Doulton. Full story: Read more
Local Ladies Make Spring Posies Galore
The Spring season was recently welcomed with enthusiasm by ladies from all over Somerset, Devon and Dorset at two flower arranging workshops held at Combe St Nicholas Village Hall near Chard. A huge variety of seasonal flowers and foliage were used to make beautiful Spring posies. The ladies watched a step-by-step demonstration first, which included showing them how to spiral their stems, followed by an easy method to securely tie them. Full story: Read more