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Flower Clubs of Cheshire - March 2024 Newsletter
In this issue we look forward to the Judges Instruction day at Plumley (see more information below), reflect on a fabulous workshop, and celebrate the wonderful hobby we enjoy by planning for National Flower Arranging day and our show in the ‘Theatre of Flowers’.
Please send any photos from your Club / designs at the shows during the year / forthcoming events for inclusion in the newsletter, to treasurer@nafascheshire.org.uk. View the whole newsletter here (PDF).
Introduction to Judging day - a taster event - Sun 7th April at Plumley Village Hall
Before you think 'oh well, I'm not a judge', this event could well be of interest to a much wider audience, even to beginners setting out on their flower journey. Our tutors will be covering a lot of the basics such as Principles and Elements of Design which underpin a great arrangement. It will be a practical session too and definitely a fun way to learn 'hands on' amongst friends. Booking details are on the poster.
So if you've ever been to see a competition and wondered how the judgements were made, this is your chance to get inside the mind of the judges and find out what they are looking for and how they make their decisions. Could you be a judge? How do we work with judges in organising competitions? How can be bring more knowledge when stewarding and speaking to members of the public at events such as the Royal Cheshire County Show in our Theatre of Flowers? NOTE: click on the relevant poster below for a full size version.
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Area Demonstrator Training
Area Demonstrator Training is currently taking place within the Area. Any member wishing to step up to train to be an Area Demonstrator should make contact with Beryl Cotton.
Mock Test will be held on Sunday, 30th June, 2024 at Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Close, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8LY. (A small ticketed audience).
Area Demonstrators Test will take place on Sunday, 1st September, 2024 at Tarvin Community Centre from 10-4 pm (Ticketed event which will be available in due course).
Flower Clubs of Cheshire - February 2024 Newsletter
Hello everyone. The lunar new year has commenced and spring is certainly just round the corner now, with clumps of snowdrops and crocus appearing hither and thither and catkins on the trees. Our first workshop of 2024 is now only days away, the 2024 schedule for the ‘Theatre of Flowers’ at the Royal Cheshire County Show is out (and on our website here) and training courses during the year are being finalised for you to sign up to. Also in this issue; our new name, sharing the love of flowers, Stockport Flower Club enjoys the highlife and much more…... View the whole newsletter here (PDF).
NB There is an addition to the newsletter - A fun workshop 'Let's Go Potty" at Eddisbury and Sandiway on 18th March 2024. See poster for full details here.
Note: For details of the Cheshire Show please scroll down to beneath the posters.
Introduction to Judging day - a taster event - Sun 7th April at Plumley Village Hall
Before you think 'oh well, I'm not a judge', this event could well be of interest to a much wider audience, even to beginners setting out on their flower journey. Our tutors will be covering a lot of the basics such as Principles and Elements of Design which underpin a great arrangement. It will be a practical session too and definitely a fun way to learn 'hands on' amongst friends. Booking details are on the poster.
So if you've ever been to see a competition and wondered how the judgements were made, this is your chance to get inside the mind of the judges and find out what they are looking for and how they make their decisions. Could you be a judge? How do we work with judges in organising competitions? How can be bring more knowledge when stewarding and speaking to members of the public at events such as the Royal Cheshire County Show in our Theatre of Flowers? NOTE: click on the relevant poster below for a full size version.
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Royal Cheshire Show incorporating Cheshire Area Show
To be held in Theatre of Flowers, on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th June, the 2024 theme is 'The Changing World'. You can view, download or print a PDF version of the Schedule, complete with all the classes, here.
The photo below shows the arrangement, created by Jane Tully, (in the Stark Contrast class) which won the 2023 'Best Individual Exhibit in the Show' (left) and Runner Up arrangement by Arthur McDonald (in the Converging Lines class).
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Members' Newsletter - January 2024
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year. So, the decorations are all packed away, January sales are nearing their ‘last day’ and New Year resolutions are starting to fade (?) but there’s plenty to look forward to in 2024. Grab your diaries and start planning…….more details here.
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Newsletter - December 2023 - Supplement
The December newsletter supplement has very useful insurance renewal points to bear in mind and a members' workshop with Alison Cooper has some innovative foam free ideas to share with members to brighten us all up ready for Spring - a floral rainbow and a Kokedama table centre. Read more details here.
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Members' Newsletter - December 2023
Yes – it’s that time of year again and as well as our Cheshire flower clubs festive events and activities, our younger floral designers created Christmas tree decorations out of birch twigs and other natural materials. More details and how to create the designs below can be found in the newsletter. Before we know it, we’ll be singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and welcoming in 2024. The first few months of the New Year look very exciting for Cheshire Area. We have 2 Members Workshops organised in different parts of Area plus Cheshire will be offering demonstrator training early in the New Year. Read the full newsletter here.
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Members' Newsletter - November 2023
The countdown to Christmas is full steam ahead – evidenced by the number of Christmas themed floral events taking place throughout Cheshire in November and December.
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In the November issue there is an opportunity to choose your Christmas cards (if you haven’t already done so), look forward to a variety of Club Christmas demonstrations coming soon and find out how two of our Area members have featured in other newsletters - home and away!
NB there are instructions on how to create the above Christmas display if you scroll down our flower arrangement page.
View or download newsletter here.
Members' Newsletter - October 2023
The Cheshire Area newsletter is celebrating its ‘First Anniversary’! How quickly the year has flown. The first issue initially went out to the 37 Club representatives and since then the distribution list has grown to several hundred!
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October has been a very busy month with the appointment of a new National Chairman of NAFAS (Cheshire’s own Nicky Wylie – congratulations Nicky and we wish you every success in your role), the Area AGM followed by the demonstration by Cherie Nummy, Judges Refresher Day and Education Day.
In this issue there is an opportunity to ‘meet the Cheshire team’, catch up with News from National, choose your Christmas cards (if you haven’t already done so) and look forward to Club Christmas demonstrations, coming soon.
View or download newsletter here.
Members' Newsletter - September 2023
Welcome back to the Cheshire Area newsletter after our summer break. Although the summer weather wasn’t the best, typically it warmed up when the schools went back! Autumn is now gathering a pace and mince pies are in the shops! You’ll be pleased to note, that the NAFAS Christmas cards, diaries and calendars have now arrived (more details in this newsletter)!!!
Also in this issue, we have a round-up of news from the Shows, forthcoming Area events and refresher days plus a look ahead to 2024.
View or download newsletter here.
Members' Newsletter - July/August 2023
Typical, isn’t it? We were wishing for rain to water the garden when the last newsletter went out and here we are, umbrellas at the ready ……… Yes – this is a British summer! In this issue, we have a final round up of National Flower Arranging Day designs, get out and about in Goostrey and of course celebrate the success of the Area Show at the Royal Cheshire County Show.
September sees more design talent in close proximity as the Interflora World Cup comes to Manchester. Check out our ‘Autumn Events’ section for our next workshop session, judges and demonstrator days plus our AGM plans (all welcome). Also, some exciting news in ‘News from National’.
View or download newsletter here.
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Members' Newsletter - June 2023
In this month’s issue, we are sharing some more stunning designs created for the Coronation and National Flower Arranging Day at the beginning of May plus more designs from the National Show at Gloucester and Malvern Spring Show. We also ask the question; Can you help the CAN team?
As requested at our recent Club Representative’s Forum at Frodsham, we also have a new section entitled ‘News from National’ as we share information from HQ. Looking forwards, the Interflora World Cup is being hosted in Manchester in September – read the newsletter for further details. View or download it here. Below a photo of a stunning pedestal created by South Cheshire.
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Members' Newsletter - May 2023
What a busy month May has been so far. Floral creations appearing everywhere for National Flower Arranging Day (5th May), the Coronation and a National Show (oh, and Liverpool hosting the Eurovision!).
This issue is a celebration of the floral design talents of our Area members as we showcase some of the creations from the National Show and National Flower Arranging Day.
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Looking forwards, we have the Royal Cheshire County Show just round the corner (20th / 21st June) with more floral design treats to be exhibited in ‘The Theatre of Flowers’.
View, download or print our May 2023 PDF Newsletter here.
Members' Newsletter - April 2023
Flowers seem to be appearing everywhere now – a real treat for us flower lovers to enjoy. In this month’s issue; Workshop round up, Showtime, National Flower Arranging day and introducing Flowers from the Farm.
View, download or print our April 2023 PDF Newsletter here.
March's Newsletter can still be viewed here.
Contact a Demonstrator, Judge or Teacher
Looking for a flower arrangement demonstrator, judge or teacher? Visit our demonstrators, judges or teachers contacts pages where you can send a message to one or more and download a full contact details.