PARTNERS' EVENING Speaker Ann Allan, speaking about the Chelsea Flower Show, invited by Ann House

Thu, Apr 23rd 2015 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

CASH David Blair RECEPTION Stewart Mitchell

GOING FOR GOLD AT CHELSEA

Ever wondered about the behind the scenes story of Chelsea Flower Show exhibits? With Chelsea Flower Show just over a month away from our April meeting come and hear the the story of "Far Below the Sea Blooms". This was a large scale exhibit staged by 9 Scottish Flower Arrangers including local arranger Ann Allan. Find out about the 18 months of planning & preparation, logistics, health & safety, the partnerships and sponsors as diverse as Aberdeen University and Tunnocks and how they managed to get featured by the BBC during Chelsea Week.

There is a lot more to flower arranging than meets the eye - find out what it took to get that coveted Gold Medal.

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The Gavel Challenge pits Rotary clubs within District 1010 against each other in a series of fun evenings involving pub games or other selected competitions.

Many years ago Rotarian Bob’s wife, Alison collected teddies which have been loved and played with over the years. In an effort to cheer windows at the time the teddies were offered to anyone passing with perhaps a small donation to support Autism