By Jessica Hassall
Stocksbridge Floral Art Society's arrangements shine at the Halifax flower festival, Mary Adam the Chairman of the club tells us what they get up to.
The society has been running for over 40 years, and what a lovely tradition it is. The group meet 10 times a year on the third thursday of every month at the christchurch hall in Stocksbridge. Aswell as all the practical activities, and flower festivals they have outings to open gardens or flower shows. Mary Adam tells us, 'we hold 2 practical evenings where we all learn to design and make arrangements, and these evenings are informative, friendly and fun. We have just been involved in a flower festival at Shibden Hall Halifax which went great!'
The group have both area and national demonstrators who come to the meetings to create 5 or 6 outstandingly beautiful arrangements. Mary said, 'Our booking secretary organises these demonstrations from all over the north east area of NAFAS (national association of flower arrangement societies) who have been chosen to help with the flowers for the upcoming royal wedding! It's great for ideas and new people are always welcome so everybody's always learning.'
The society has been running for a long time, Stocksbridge seems to be a great place for environmentally friendly activities. Gardening and walking clubs are amongst the many and it certainly gives a good name for the town who always thrive in the valley in bloom competitions. The enthusiastic Mary declares her love for the group, 'I love the Floral Art society and I look forward to all we do throughout the year, it's really fun and socialable and the work we do is something to be proud of.'
The group attend flower shows in Harrogate and Southport most years and they have been going strong for Stocksbridge for years! Let's hope they continue to bloom for many more.
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