Church Flowers

PARISH CHURCH FLOWER GROUP
    By Easter 2009, we were back in the Nave and South Aisle but had no access to the North Aisle or Trinity Chapel. We could not make an Easter Garden, but were able to return to several pedestals. By Christmas, we had access to the North Aisle as well and the large tree was opposite the North door, with two smaller trees, kindly donated and delivered by the Bathurst estate.
    We did the flowers for a wedding at the beginning of Lent, with the arrangements in bowls so they could be removed for the reception, and leave the Church bare as is customary for Lent.
    We did create an Easter Garden in the free half of the Trinity Chapel. People lent us potted green plants for  Calvary area and the tomb. On Easter Saturday, we put out vases of bright spring flowers, plus many pots of primulas of all colours.   We are  grateful  to  Jan van der Lely`s husband  for enabling us to  have such  a  lovely display of colour.

    On Easter Saturday, we were able to do 7 pedestals, plus arrangements on various stone shelves in the Chapels.
    Owing to the generosity of those who donated money in remembrance of loved ones, and others, the cost of the flowers was covered. The list of names was on the Book of Remembrance table.
    We are most grateful to all those who help us, whether financially, or with practical help. We are so pleased that we now have four new members of the Group, and we welcome them warmly.
    We are also expecting to do the flowers for the organ festival week starting on the 17th April, and this will be a very special occasion for everybody. On behalf of the Group,                                                                                             Teresa Davies