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 Programme

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.

Flower Arrangments, Floral Hobbies and Inspirational Quotes

Each month we will publish photos of flower arrangement(s) and a floral inspirational quote. Some of these may inspire you to create your own arrangements. Scroll down to see a wide and varied selection.

September 2021's Arrangement

A floral arrangement created by Joan Scott the Treasurer of Hale Barn's Flower Club. The arrangement was created with a supermarket bunch of blue chrysanthemums, blue iris, a bunch of yellow roses, box foliage and alchemilla mollis. For the structure the arrangement uses 2 round containers, floral foam to fit containers and floral tape.

Floral Hobbies - Submit Yours!

"We are inviting all our members who have hobbies that relate to flowers to take photographs of them and submit them via our contact form so they can be shared on the website. This month (September 2021), our last President, Sue Lewis, has kindly submitted a photograph of another of her beautiful water colour paintings to share with us all. A huge thank you to Sue, it is much appreciated". Kate. There are more of Sue's paintings lower down this page.

‘The Big Day Dawns’

This floral ensemble was created by Margret Duncombe, Janice Jackson and Jan Ward. The bridal posy was made by Jan using blue, white and ‘limelight’ hydrangeas from her garden along with white roses, lisianthus, button carnations and white scented stocks. Margret fashioned a matching buttonhole and Janice created the flower cone by stitching white fabric onto card overlaid with antique lace. A fun collaboration.

Floral Hobbies - Submit Yours!

"We are inviting all our members who have hobbies that relate to flowers to take photographs of them and submit them via our contact form so they can be shared on the website.  This month (August 2021), our last President, Sue Lewis, has kindly submitted a photograph of another of her beautiful water colour paintings to share with us all. A huge thank you to Sue, it is much appreciated". Kate. There is another of Sue's paintings lower down this page.

Floral Hobbies!

We have invited our members who have hobbies related to flowers to take photographs of them and share them on the website. This month (July 2021), our last President, Sue Lewis, kindly submitted a photograph of one of her beautiful water colour paintings. "A huge thank you to Sue, it is much appreciated". Kate. You can submit a photo and details of your hobby via our contact form.

Photos of Plants Provided to the Club

"This month we are showing photographs that members have sent to me of the plants that our plantsman, Brian Lowe, has provided to the club. May we thank Brian for his hard work on our behalf. They have brought joy and happiness to all our members who were kind enough to support us and contribute to the club funds". Kate

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.

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.

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.
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!!

Inspirational Quote - March 2021

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
Method: 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.

Inspirational Quote - February 2021

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.

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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