Weardale Flower and Garden Club

Welcome

Welcome to the website of Weardale Flower and Garden Club. Our group comprises like minded gardeners, flower growers and flower arrangers. This group, formed in 1978 is part of the Northumberland and Durham Area NAFAS, National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, a registered charity with over 55,000 members nationally. Being a part of NAFAS gives us access to regional and national shows, a magazine, educational courses, competitions, and social events, as well as discounts at some suppliers. We welcome all to our meetings and outings. Visitors are welcome to attend up to 2 meetings before joining us.

About Us

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Wolsingham Town Hall. Members and non-members are all welcome to attend. Throughout the year we enjoy garden visits, welcome demonstrators and gardening talks, workshops and social events. We're also delighted to help and support local events and festivals, eg agricultural shows, fund raising events, flower festivals. On a monthly basis we provide an arrangement of flowers for Weardale Community Hospital.

2019

We look forward to welcoming back members, and for new members to join us, on Tuesday 19th February, at 7 pm in the Town Hall, Wolsingham. Thank you to everyone for your support in 2018. We had a great year of meetings and events, and look forward to more fun…

2019 Programme

Look out for our new programme of meetings for 2019, which will be available soon from local outlets and on our website. Annual subscription has not increased, and is again £25 for the year. Our first meeting is 19th February, 7 pm, in Wolsingham Town Hall.

Christmas Tree Festival at Ushaw College

Members will be supporting the Christmas Tree Festival at Ushaw College. This launches Friday 30th November at 5pm with the lighting of the St Cuthbert’s Chapel Christmas Tree. The festival of Christmas trees decorated and lit by local flower arrangers and enthusiasts, follows the theme of our best known and…

Jonathan Moseley

Immense thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas Open Night, which was a huge success, with a full house. Jonathan Moseley did an amazing demonstration for us, the best ever in our 40 years! Thanks also to those who had stalls selling Christmas cards, cakes, crafts and decorations – a…

Bulbs

Very many thanks to all members who helped with the planting of our 4,000 daffodil bulbs during the past three weeks. Also thanks to staff from George White Estate Agents who helped us. Bulbs have been planted at: Demenses Mill Wolsingham Churchyard Various locations on the Wheelchair Walk We hope…

Bulb Planting

Very many thanks to members who have helped so far. We have two more members sessions – 18th October 5pm till dark, and 19th October 10-12. Please meet at the rear of the Parish Church.

October meeting – Autumn Produce

Jo Anne Bolton’s willow weaving is brilliant to see. She will show us basic techniques, and bring along examples of her work, including plant supports and items suitable for the garden. If sufficient people are interested, we will arrange a follow up workshop in 2019. Please dont forget our Autumn…

December meeting – Christmas meal

This year, instead of booking a traditional Christmas meal, we are going to the Italian restaurant in Wolsingham, on 18th December at 7 pm. If you have not already booked your place, and would like to be there, please ring Barbara on 01388 528071. Further details at the October meeting.

Christmas Open Night

Tickets are now on sale for our Christmas Open Night on Tuesday 20th November, at 7 pm, at Wolsingham School (bottom site). Jonathan Moseley, is an international floral designer, UK Ambassador for British Flowers, and TV personality. His demonstration is entitled ‘Forty Years of Berries, Blooms and Baubles’, and £500…

Show Lunch, Friday 31 August

Please meet in the catering marquee at 12.30, for 1 pm lunch. We have two tables.

Join Us

Please contact us for any further details or pop along to one of our meetings. Our secretary can be contacted on 01388 528071.