Out and about....Two

Following on from my previous post, Getting out and about, I would like to update you on my most recent outing in the community.  As I mentioned, at the end of ‘Getting out and about’ post, I would be attending a flower arranging demo at a local church; the demo’s are part of a local show that will be celebrating its 75^th year this year.
There have been 2 gardening demonstrations – which, regrettably, I missed because I was unaware that they were even taking place. Never mind, I managed to make it to the baking and flower arranging demos!
I was very unprepared when I attended the baking demonstration – I didn’t get photographs or take any notes, and to be totally honest, I hadn’t even planned on blogging about it.  With the flower arranging I was a little more prepared, in that I had taken my camera with me but, forgot my notebook and pen!  I know, I know!

A selection of the arrange

I arrived early expecting to have to search for a parking space like I had at the last demo, but luckily there were plenty of spaces.  Initially was going to wait in the car, but then thought better of it as I wanted a seat close to the front in order to get a better view.  As I went through the gates of the churchyard I was pleasantly surprised by its quaint surroundings – it’s such a charming little place.  In all the 10 years that I have lived in this village, I have never given this church so much as a second glance. (I’ve now made a pledge with myself to be more aware of my surroundings)!                                                   I was greeted by some familiar faces – acquaintances I’d made at the baking demonstration.  
Fergus Hemmingway, a gold medal winner, facilitated the demo – a character I’ll never forget, with his quirky jokes and the eccentric names he gave to his finished pieces.  I was, non the less, impressed at how Fergus combined his years of experience and his award-winning abilities, and relayed them in such a way that made me feel confident enough to go away and re-create what he had showed us.                                                                            

Fergus created 10 beautiful pieces of floral art, all of which were raffled off at the end.

All in all, I was very happy that I attended this demonstration. I’m now looking forward to having a stall at the Castlebridge Show in August. I hope to see one or two of you there. I may even enter the baking or flower arranging competitions... ?!