Page 56 • The HERALD • 14th May 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH HYTHE FLOWER CLUB On ursday 9th April Hythe Flower Club had their AGM. Held at their usual venue, members were welcomed and the chairman read her report as did the treasurer. All reports were adopted and seconded by attendees at the meeting. e annual subscription (for 11 meetings) will now be £47 - still good value for an evenings entertainment. e business was concluded swi ly and followed by their speaker for the evening Alison Hulme. A native of Salisbury, Alison was an entertaining character telling of her journey to being a very talented textile artist. With many examples of her work on show, each were part of her personal journey. At times her story was poignant but told with such strength, the club were all so admiring of her spirit and character. On 14th May the club will welcome Julie Richardson from the Isle of Wight, when the demonstration will start earlier at 7pm. (Allowing Julie to catch her ferry home a erwards). Hythe Flower Club meet at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall on the second Thursday of the month (except January). For more information email: HytheFlowerClub@outlook.com or follow the club on Facebook. Examples of Alison Hulme’s work National Open Gardens Scheme Booklets Out Now Every year over 3500 garden owners across England and Wales open their gardens to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme, raising money for charity. Free booklets with details of the gardens opening locally in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are available to pick up from e Herald o ce.
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