In 2006 the Club will be 40 years old and the committee is planning a variety of celebrations.
The club founder, 97 year old Mrs. Thelma Butcher, is at present recovering from a bad fall, but hopefully she will be well enough to participate in the festivities. When she formed the club there were 20 members; the number at present is 25 plus a small core of visitors who regularly attend the annual Christmas demonstration.
Although it is a small club it is nonetheless very active. It has been involved in some prestigious events, including a festival at St. Paul's Cathedral. Every year members arrange a pedestal in the knave of Wells Cathedral and are frequently involved in events at St. Andrew's church. Members regularly compete at Taunton Show and have won first prize several times in the club section. Another event that the club is involved in is Wiveliscombe Horticultural Show. Not only do members compete, but the committee is responsible for planning the titles in the floral art section, staging the niches and for producing the two pedestals that grace the stage or foyer.
Club meetings take the form of a demonstration, (arrangements being raffled at the end of the evening), occasional talks with slides and practical evenings. Much can be learnt at these meetings as people in the floral art world are always ready to share their knowledge and give tips and advice. There is an outing arranged at least once a year, (this year to the absolutely delightful Vellacott Gardens), and members often open their own gardens to help raise funds to cover the ever increasing costs of demonstrations.
Due to renovations at the Congregational Church rooms the club is at present meeting at either the Scout Hut at 7.45pm or the Junior School Hall at 7.30pm, every second Tuesday in the month. In September David Martin will be demonstrating at the latter. His title for the evening "Let Me Entertain You" and, as always, the arrangements he produces will be raffled. Visitors are always welcome and on this occasion entry will be free ! Why not come along and enjoy an hour and a half’s relaxing entertainment that will both delight and inspire you?
