WICKHAM MARKET FLOWER CLUB
OPEN MEETING REPORT – THURSDAY 25 TH APRIL 2024 AT WICKHAM
MARKET VILLAGE HALL
Chairman June welcomed members friends and guests from Woodbridge,
Aldeburgh, Colneis and Holbrook clubs. It was lovely to see so many
smiley faces. A thank you was given to Paula for her great “Hands On”
meeting in March, which was enjoyed by all. Thank you to Jan for the foyer
and table arrangements and Mandy for her Craft stall.
Reminder about the Fashion Show on 17 th May. Doors open at 6.30 for a
7.30 start. Various stalls. Tickets available for £5. Can be purchased from
Sue on 07786942450.
Our visit to Helmingham Hall Gardens is on Tuesday 11 th June, meeting
there at 2pm. Tickets are £9. each This is a social get together. Tickets are
available from Sue, number above, and will also be available at our May
meeting.
The Group Open Meeting tickets are available from our Group Chairman
Giovana Roberts,please telephone 07975990767 to book. This will be on
28 th June at Ropes Hall Kesgrave Community centre. 1pm for 2pm start.
Cost is £16. The demonstrator is Reika Naido. Tickets MUST be booked to
allow for catering.
We were then introduced to our demonstrator Lorena Dyer – Lipstick,
Powder, and Paint. This was Lorena’s 1 st visit to our club and she said it
was a privilege to do this demonstration for us. As we get older, we all find
ourselves needing more Lipstick, Powder and Paint and she was looking
forward to showing us her interpretations of this title. Members were
reminded that, if they couldn’t hear or were cold to speak up and it would
be sorted out. Lorena’s arrangements were soon filling the stage.
Stunning flowers in many different colours and some beautiful foliage,
superb containers, and accessories. She talked to us through each design,
and it really was an excellent evening. Lorena was a fast, confident
arranger, and her interpretations of the title were brilliant. It was such a
pleasure to watch and listen to her. Members then enjoyed refreshments
and looking more closely at the stunning designs on the stage. Some lucky
members went home with an arrangement won in the raffle.
The Vote of Thanks was given by our President Elsie who thanked Lorena
for a most enjoyable and knowledgeable evening.
The next meeting of the Flower Club on Thursday 23 rd May, this is a
change to the schedule and will now be our very own Paula whose theme
will be The History of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
The meeting closed and members were wished a safe journey home.
Mandy Pryke
