Stanwix Floral Art Society
About us:
Stanwix Flower club was founded in 1961 by keen gardeners Margaret Lockheart, Helen Atkinson, Mick Schooling, Eileen Lowe and Maureen Bentley. The club originally met on an afternoon in the suburb of Carlisle called Stanwix. The club now meets at the very comfortable Crown Hotel in Wetheral a village just east of Carlisle. We usually meet the third Monday at 7.30pm (no meeting in August) we are lucky to have as our president Derek Armstrong, an International Demonstrator.
Our club provides a varied programme which includes demonstrations by national and international demonstrators, workshops, outings to shows, festivals and gardens visits.
Husbands and friends joined us on our last outing a 4day mini cruise to the magical city of Bruges and the “Christmas Happening” The floral art that adorned The Old St John’s Hospital was magnificent, the creations and exhibits were a superb source of inspiration. Wandering along cobbled streets admiring the architecture, chocolate shops, Christmas markets, ice sculptures and I daresay a glass or two of Belgian beer kept those less florally minded amused.
Members and guests took advantage of the festive workshop held at the beginning of December, getting ahead for Christmas, lovely swags and welcome rings were created. The workshop concluded with a very nice supper prepared by members of the committee.
We are an active club that likes to be involved. Many of us participate in festivals and shows but do not be put off if your preference is to watch, come along, there is always a friendly welcome.
The Club’s chosen charity to support is the “Pride of Cumbria” air ambulance
Programme:
| Dates | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2010 | Demonstration by Eileen Baroclough | |
| 19 Apr 2010 | Demonstration by Tony Brown | |
| 17 May 2010 | A Little Creativity by Heather Hayes | |
| 21 Jun 2010 | Conquest of Paradise by David Fawcett Roper | |
| 19 Jul 2010 | Petals Plants and Panache by Mildred Stafford | |
| 20 Sep 2010 | Demonstration by Linda Suter | |
| 18 Oct 2010 | A Melody of Autumn by Keith Smithers | |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Demonstration By Craig Bullock |
| Global Event | |
| Regional Event | |
| Club Event Open to All | |
| Club Event Members Only |
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Contact Us:
Stanwix Floral Art Society
Contact name: Pauline or Jean
Phone Number: 01228 561980 or 01697 476424
e-mail: stanwixflowerclub@googlemail.com
Contact name: Pauline or Jean
Phone Number: 01228 561980 or 01697 476424
e-mail: stanwixflowerclub@googlemail.com