Chairman, Chris Williams warmly welcomed members of Goostrey Flower club back after the summer break and reminded them that the October meeting will be preceded by the AGM at 11amfollowed by lunch and a demonstration by Joan Robinson entitled 'Create the WOW factor'. Tickets for lunch are £13.50.

Stewards are needed for the Area Flower Festival being held in Byley on September 27 and 28 September. Several members of the Committee are standing down, Sally Dyke asked members to consider joining the Committee.

The Cheshire Area of NAFAS AGM is on October 2 at 10.30am. Members take their own lunch and there is a demonstration in the afternoon. During the weekend October 4-5, as part of Goosfest (the annual art and music festival) the club are creating floral works of art in St.Luke's Church, they will form part of the Art Trail around Goostrey from 11am to 4pm each day. Tickets are £3.00 and are available from Goosfest Box Office on 01477 535367 and www.goosfest.com.

'In the Round' competition results: Advanced 1. Maureen Layzell; 2. Carol Neal; 3. Hazel Harcourt. Advanced Plus: 1. Joan Wilkinson; 2. Dorothy Monks; 3. Anne Russell.

Tony Brown, a National Demonstrator, thrilled everyone with his demonstration 'Flowers to Enjoy". Tony passed his National Demonstrator's test 27 years ago. He was brought up on a farm and from a young age had his own flower garden. That is where his love of gardening and flowers began. The stage was filled with the most beautiful arrangements and Tony's expertise was evident for all to see.

The vote of thanks was given by Ann Stafford.

The next meeting is on October 9, in the Village Hall. Visitors are welcome to the afternoon demonstration which starts at 2.30pm.