8th January 2026 • The HERALD • Page 53 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 29TH JANUARY v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Members Christmas Party! by Debbie Thorne, Foresters Flower Club Everyone from Foresters Flower Club hopes you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas, and send their best wishes to one and all! On 4th December the committee sprang into hostess mode with: tables, decorations, plates of nibbles, plates and serviettes and a ute of non-alcoholic white, or rosé zz! Members arrived with their table centre arrangements for the competition. About 15 ladies entered and standards were really high. e competition was won by June Virril, well done June it was beautiful! Once everyone was settled, the games began. Sue had placed di erent numbered cards around the hall. She split us into groups and we had to nd our numbers, bring them back and make up the picture from the pieces – a riotous game! Next was June and her Christmas scavenger hunt, with some iconic heartthrob photos spread about everywhere to nd and help us answer the Christmas clues-even more noise! A er that we settled down to play Sheila’s card bingojust to give our ears a break! Sheila had several packs of playing cards, all mixed up, and everyone got 11 cards and when all 11 matches had been called out they shouted “House!” Every game had prizes, including the puzzle and scavenger hunt games. Sue and Kez gave us the most delicious savoury and sweet refreshments with more zz, or teas and co ees. en came Lin’s massive Christmas bag ra e, followed by a visit from the man himself! Entries for the table centre competition Enjoying the festive fun We all enjoyed a superb festive evening together and it certainly got us in the Christmas spirit! Many, many thanks to all the committee who worked hard to give us such a fun Christmas party! Happy New Year to one and all! Next meetings: 5th February: the ree Musketeersin-house demonstration, 5th March: Presentation and AGM, plus a talk from Ben Cross, Cross elds Flower Nursery specialising in Alstroemerias, bunches will be available to purchase. For more information please contact Debbie orne on: 07769 8307552.
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