WEARDALE FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB - OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Welcome everyone.  This is our last meeting in the Town Hall for 2017.  Heather Currie is from Gosforth, and is an area NAFAS demonstrator.  
CHRISTMAS OPEN NIGHT  Tickets are on sale tonight for the Christmas Open Night with Andrew Grisewood on 28th November at 7 pm.  Tickets have been kept at £10 and include a glass of wine/soft drink and christmas cake.  Andrew is from York and is an international flower designer. He promises a dazzling show presenting an aura of sheer opulence.  His flower budget is £500, and his total fee is £1100.  We also have to pay £220 to hire the school hall, together with costs for wine, printing of tickets and posters etc.  We therefore need, if possible, to sell our maximum of 200 tickets to cover our outlay.  
HARLOW CARR, HARROGATE Apple Display, 25-29 October
CHRISTMAS MEAL  This will be at The Cross Keys, Hamsterley who were able to offer our date of 12th December at 7 pm. Ann will give us full details of the menu and price, and Barbara will take bookings this evening.  We will require payment before 31st November.  Sorry we will not be able to refund cash if a booking is cancelled.  
COSTS Our BBQ night cost £79, and the October talk\demonstration by Caroline Beck £150 plus hire of the hall and £15.50  for additional raffles.  
CHURCH FESTIVAL  We have been invited to be part of the Angel Festival to be beld at the Church over three weekends in December - 2\3, 9\10, and 16\17th.  On the opening weekend there will be a coffee morning with stalls.  We have been allocated the pulpit to decorate, and if you can help please let Susan know this evening.
MAGAZINE  Pat will need your order tonight if you want the Flower Arranger magazine in 2018.
COMMITTEE MEETING  9.30am, at the Chapel, on Wednesday 15th November to finalise the Christmas demonstration, Christmas meal and involvement in the Church Christmas Angel event. Please note earlier start.
CASTLE HOWARD  The Christmas festival is this year 18th November to 23rd December, 10 am to 4 pm. The house will be decorated on an Angels theme, live music, seasonal menu and afternoon tea; Christmas gifts and treats in the shop, farmshop and Garden centre.  Indoor market.  Tickets are £18.95, £17.50 concession with 10% reduction for pre booking.
CHRISTMAS MARKET  At Bowes Museum, 16 and 17th December, 10 am to 4 pm.