Page 54 • The HERALD • 9th May 2024 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v Fred Hurst 023 8084 2191 or 07761 467217 • Grass Cutting • Garden Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Fallen Trees Cleared • Mini Digger Hire with Operator • Property Clearance • Small Demolition • Tractor Flail Cutting FULLY INSURED v FREE QUOTATIONS All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ RPD Landscapes Building & Paving • Patios • Driveways • Fencing • Turfing • Brickwork • All Property Repairs Free Estimates 07707 390791 023 8007 0386 Footlights and Clapperboards with Martina Coleman by Debbie Thorne, Foresters Flower Club Martina took us on a joyous journey through various favourite theatrical performances, illustrated with the beauty of owers and accompanied by the iconic music associated with each theatrical play. Before we knew it Martina had completed ve beautiful arrangements and it was time for the refreshments and ra e! She had us hypnotised by the beauty of her owers, music and her stories of how these particular performances are her favourite. Her rst arrangement was associated with Greece: the love story of Sandy and Danny. Martina used Biofoam secured in a large at dish. is was a vertical parallel design. Hard red birch twigs and so pussy willow supported the design. is included rhododendron and r leaves, white antirrhinum, dark purple stocks and green pom-pom chrysanthemum sprays – deconstructed and placed along the base. e design symbolised the contrast between Danny and Sandy. Finally 10 germiniis, dark pink with black centres, symbolised the ladies. Martina’s second design was foam free with glass test tubes supported by wooden blocks in a galvanised trough. Her theme was Les Misérables. e design was organic and open with dried material giving height – dried agapanthus seed heads, pussy willow and oat seeds. Fresh material was placed in the tubes of water: bridal bush, white antirrhinum and leucanthemum (oxeye Daisy) for an informal twist. To add zest were bright orange ranunculus and pale lemon miniature narcissi. Her third arrangement symbolised Miss Saigon. In a large square dish (deep enough for water to reach the stems) were placed two large pin holders. is was a double placement of Japanese in uence. e design was simple with pussy willow and white antirrhinum to emulate curves and deep purple stocks, orange ranunculus and alium for straight lines. In Ikebana (Japanese Floristry) all owers in each pin holder must touch. Lime green pom-pom chrysanthemums and conifer covered the pin holders. Phantom of the Opera was a dramatic, raised design on a wire pillar lled with pink sisal. A loose design using Biofoam. A broad variety of foliage was used (di erent sized leaves, shiny/dull, di erent shades of green, di erent scents etc) – eucalyptus, viburnum, sarcococca and r. Delicate purple clematis, pale pink rose blooms, hot pink spray roses were dotted amongst and nally, symbolising the Phantom, were dramatic burgundy carnations. Her nal design was to compliment e Greatest Showman. A tall, thick wired column with suspended test tubes of water was used to stagger the owers and foliage up through the design – deep purple stocks, Meetings held at 7.30 pm, Copythorne Parish Hall, SO40 2NZ. For more information contact Deb orne on: 07769 830752. Martina Coleman stunning mix of all the owers. A truly wonderful evening of beauty! Next meetings: 30th May: Fundraising “Swish Party” 2pm to 4pm, 6th June: Susie Gay – meet your local Flower Farmer (from Little Ford Farm), 4th July: Demonstration – Jill Homer “Bright Ideas”. spray roses, aliums, pink germinis and lemon tipped coral tulips. A Plant Sales & Summer Show Beaulieu Horticultural Society will be holding a Plant Sale on Saturday 18th May at East Boldre Village Hall from 2pm to 4pm. On Saturday 20th July they will be having a Plant Stall at Beaulieu Village Fete. On Saturday 27th July they will be holding their Summer Show at East Boldre Village Hall. Public viewing 2.15pm-3.30pm. Membership is £10 per annum (no additional charge for members at talks) for membership details please contact Lynne Hubbard on: 01590 612408 or email: lynnehbd@aol.com Visitors are welcome to the talks for £2. HYTHE FLOWER CLUB MEETING Hythe Flower Club’s next meeting is Thursday 13th June. ey meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month except August at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall, West Street, Hythe. 6.45pm for 7.30pm. One years membership is £36 (for 11 meetings). Good value for an evening of entertainment (probably less than a cup of co ee). Go along and visit their friendly inclusive Flower Club, you will receive a warm welcome.
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