Hale Barns Flower Club
Contact the Club
Kate Hughes (Chairman) can be contacted by calling 0161 9807348 or by using our contact form.
Club Meetings
The meetings normally take place at All Saint's Church Hall, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8SP, starting at 7.30 pm unless stated otherwise.
Monthly meetings take place on 2nd Tuesday, (except August).
2021 Programmes
Our 2021 Club Meetings, Events and Workshop programmes can be found below, where you'll also find a link to view full size PDF pages. You can also download the full 3 page meetings and events diary PDF here.
Please note that the above are subject to Covid-19 lockdown rules.
May Arrangement - 'Afternoon Tea'
A flower arrangement by Anne Wolfenden Club Secretary & Judith Lingard Club Membership Secretary. See below for a photo and details.
Each month we will post below a flower arrangement, which you may like to try for yourself. Earlier month's arrangements can be viewed by scrolling down the page where you can find: 'Spring has Sprung', 'A Book of Flowers', 'Valentine Cup' and January's Wreath Arrangement.
Inspirational Quote
Each month we will also post a floral inspirational quote below the flower arrangements - scroll down to see previous ones.
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National Flower Arranging Day
A huge thank you to the committee and members of the Club for making "Rings of Hope" for the National Flower Arranging Day on the 7th May 2021.
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Above arrangements by Kate Hughes (L) and Judith Lingard, Sue Johnson and Jan Ward (R). |
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Above arrangements by Joyce Bowett, Anne Wolfenden and Kate Hughes (L) and Anne McGuinness (R). |
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Above arrangements by Val Holt (L) and Les Slinger (R). |
Inspirational Quote - June 2021 |
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Afternoon Tea arranged by Anne Wolfenden Club Secretary & Judith Lingard Club Membership Secretary. We used two glass cake stands placed on top of each other. On the top tier we made a small arrangement in the matching sugar bowl to the tea cups and saucers.We placed an oasis ring on the bottom tier. The garden foliage we used was viburnum, euonymus,with alstroemerias, spray carnations, and pretty flowers from our gardens - can you spot them! Select photo to view an enlarged image. |
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Inspirational Quote - May 2021 |
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www.flowersbloomhope.com |
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April Arrangement - "Spring has Sprung" by Carole Birch - Committee member For this simple design (see below), I used a glass plate, test tube, blue vase and Beatrix Potter ornaments. In the test tube I placed a selection of spring flowers: daffodils, tulips, hellebores, heather and hyacinths. I then added a blue vase with a flower to complete the arrangement. For Easter, I added the Beatrix Potter ornaments. |
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Inspirational Quote - April 2021 |
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www.flowersbloomhope.com |
| A book of flowers - designed by Kate Hughes, Club Chairman
The container l have used is an imitation book but you can use any container with a lid for eg a chocolate box, hamper or mobile phone cover if you require a smaller arrangement. |
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Method: Use a wedge of oasis to ensure it keeps the lid open. Cover 2 sides with cling film to protect the container if necessary. I have used helibrous and greenery from my garden in the book and in the mobile case I used freesia (purchased) and greenery from my garden. Keep all the stems short so they just protrude from the container. An easy arrangement so have a go and enjoy!! |
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| Inspirational Quote - March 2021 |
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| Valentine Cup - A February arrangement made by Joyce Bowett, Club President
You will need: Cup and saucer Floral foam Small leaf foliage Small flowers of your choice |
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Soak the oasis and cut to the size of the cup and place it inside it. Cover the oasis with the foliage keeping it within the cup edge. Add flowers evenly once cut to size. NB if misted the arrangement should last for 5-7 days. A lovely gift if wrapped in cellophane. |
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| Inspirational Quote - February 2021 |
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January arrangement made by Shirley Robinson, Club Programme Secretary Recycle your Christmas wreath or make a new one. Cheer up the postman, your neighbours or just yourself. I know many of us are not shopping at the moment so I have used evergreen foliage in an oasis ring. I added a few silvered twigs and some pearl pins I found in my flower box to give it a bit of a frosty feel. You could add a few flowers from a supermarket bunch and lay it flat as a table arrangement. |
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Season’s Greetings
From Hale Barns Flower Club
To all our friends in the Cheshire Area and wishing you health and happiness for 2021.
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To view a larger version of the above page click here. |
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To view a larger version of the above page click here. |
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To view a larger version of the above page click here. |
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To view a larger version of the above page click here. |
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