Knutsford & District Flower Club by Win Ross

The AGM of Knutsford Flower club took place recently at Plumley Village Hall. Members voted that the club will be known from now on as Knutsford Floral Design Club.

The annual awards were presented to the winners of each class - Novice and New Members: 1. Felicia Dykstra;

2. Lorraine Dorsett; 3. Jackie Page. Intermediate: 1. Phyllis Stuffins; 2. Marilu Knowles; 3. Lillie Gradel.

Advanced: 1. Julie Wade; 2. Marilyn Makepeace-Warne; 3. Linda Clowes. Premier: 1. Joan Wilkinson; 2. Pat Bannister; 3. Dorothy Monks. The winners of the Flower of the Month competition: 1. Liz Turner; 2. Di Jones; 3. Nancy Frith.

National demonstrator, Janet James was demonstrator for the meeting with 'This Colourful World'. She produced a number of spectacular arrangements in a variety of different containers. In all but one arrangement, a single colour dominated. The first arrangement consisted of yellow flowers, carnations, tulips and roses. The second arrangement was predominately green and consisted of a collection of beautiful foliage offset with green antirrhinums and green chrysanthemums. J

Janet's third arrangement was multi-coloured and in the continental hedge style consisting of blue irises, tete-a-tete daffodils and pink tulips. There were six arrangements in all, producing a wonderful display. Pat Bannister gave the vote of thanks.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18 at Plumley Village Hall at 2pm. The demonstrator will be Karen Schofield from Preston with her demonstration entitled 'Season to Inspire'. The members competition will be 'Look - No Oasis'. As always, visitors are welcome at a charge of £6.