The East Riding Flower Club usually meets once a month on a Monday at 2.00 pm (unless otherwise stated) throughout the year at the Cottingham Civic Hall, Cottingham.

Affiliated to NAFAS - Charity No. 1101348

Our aim is to share our love of flowers by organising floral demonstrations by area and national demonstrators, together with workshops "for the terrified" and the more skilled arrangers.

We also hold competitions for members, talks, visits to gardens and shows, and as a registered charity to take part in fundraising events such as flower festivals.

Last year our members took part in festivals across the region, including Hessle and The Holy Trinity, Hull. This year we are pleased to be arranging flowers in St. Mary's Church, Cottingham at the beginning of July. The theme is "Characters of Cottingham". Plans are far advanced and we look forward to the challenge of transforming this beautiful church into an interesting show.

Our club was formed nearly fifty years ago and always welcomes new members and visitors. It is not necessary to be an arranger, but we hope to spread our love of flowers.

For further information and enquiries telephone: 01482 876279


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PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2010


January 25th
Golden Anniversary Luncheon, Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Willerby
12 noon for 12.30 pm, followed by George Smith,  MBE - "Some of the Ladies in my Life"

February 22nd
Annual General Meeting 1.30 pm
Followed by Vanessa Wellock (Ilkley) - "Floristy by Design", Cakes Stall. Visitors £3.00

March 22nd
Janet Hayton (National) - "Inspired by .................................". Open Meeting
Cost to be decided

April 26th
PRACTICE " The Joys of Spring" (N)
Setting up from 10.00 am - Judging 12.00 noon :: 2.00 pm Tony Cleaver (Speaker)
"London Gardens - Part Two" with slides. Plant Stall. Visitors £3.00.

May 24th
Golden Anniversary Finger Buffett from 12.00 noon
2.00 pm Andrew Grisewood (National) - "Celebrate in Style with Me". Open Meeting. Cost to be decided.

June 28th
Heather Hayes (Bolton) - "A Little Creativity". Visitors £3.00.

July 26th
Sue Spencer (Rotherham) "Quintesscentially English". Visitors £3.00

September 27th
Patti Dawson and Kate Russell (Cheshire) - "High Society". Plant Stall. Visitors £3.00

October - NO MEETING - Hall Not Available

November 1st
Workshop 10.00 am Rosalind Walker
2.00 pm to 2.30 pm Tea and Biscuits
2.30 pm Judging of Practice by Rosalind Walker
Title: "Let's Celebrate" (N)
Setting up from 12.30 pm. Members Only!

November 29th
David Ryland (National) - "A Christmas Compendum". Open meeting. Doors open 12.00 noon. Refreshments 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
Cost to be decided


June 24th to 27th - Flower Festival, St. Peter's Church, Anlaby

July 9th to 10th - National Show, Harrogate.
Club Visit to be arranged.

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