Herald - Issue 415

18th November 2021 • The HERALD • Page 53 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | WINTER SERVICING 1st November 21 to 31st January 22 10% DISCOUNT on labour with this advertisement when booking in FORESTERS SHOW NIGHT! by Debbie Thorne, Foresters Flower Club Thursday 7th October was our Show Night and the theme was “Autumn Colour”. 15 beautiful arrangements adorned the show table, all different sizes, designs, colours, fresh, dried, and silk! Well done EVERYONE! To impress us even more, a lot were floral foam free! Some used sand, orchid tubes, wire, sticks, for example, as mechanics - much more environmentally friendly! Money was placed in front of favourite designs and, this time, money raised went to our club; as all clubs, it has been a financially challenging year. e winner of Show Night was Brenda Kirby, Brenda received a gorgeous trophy, as did second prize, won by Maggie Fulker - many, many congratulations Ladies! We had our re drill before refreshments, which was timed and assessed. Amazing, quick response by all attendees and feedback to make minimal adjustments if there was a real re. A er refreshments were games - card bingo and 2 quizzes! A precious, fun evening, long- awaited for! Mid October was our rst “real” committee meeting since the beginning of the pandemic - very exciting! Our Chairlady had many fantastic suggestions, and a list was chosen to start booking events for the programme for next year. is is looking creative, inspirational, and entertaining. Our Christmas Evening will be Thursday 2nd December , 7.30pm , at Copythorne Parish Hall, SO40 2NZ. Christmas jumpers are nearly compulsory! ere will be a demonstration of a seasonal door swag and a table decoration, plus fun games, and a ra e. Other outings and demonstrations were discussed, and we eagerly await con rmation of bookings for the nal programme. Next meeting: Thursday 4th December , 7.30pm , Copythorne Parish Hall, SO40 2NZ. Guest speaker is Pip Bensley. For more information contact me, Debbie orne on: 07769 830752. 2nd place was awarded to Maggie Falker Bloomin’ Brilliant! – 1st place went to Brenda Kirby Black eld Gardening Club next meeting will be on Tuesday 14th December for ‘Tails in Blue’ by Ian Weaver. All meetings take place on the second Tuesday in the month and start at 7.30pm at St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road (o West Common) Langley, SO45 1XP. ey are really looking forward to seeing members and visitors again (visitors £2). Enquiries please call: 023 8024 3795. TAILS IN BLUE