The following is published at the request of Peter Watson, the Newsleter editor:
The following group reports were accidentally omitted from our Summer Newsletter. Apologies to Tim and Lindsay. Ed.
ETHICAL ISSUES GROUP
Every day, each one of us makes decisions, and many of them
are based on our own personal ethical code and set of values.
When you think about it, ethics comes into so much that affects
each one of us, our families, friends, and all our contacts.
Our group meets fortnightly to discuss relevant matters, some
of which have arisen since the previous meeting and are very topical.
For example, at the last meeting in May, we discussed
the new Education Bill and its potential effects on our schools,
particularly the pros and cons of the Private Finance Initiative
(PFI), and went on to the ramifications of PFI in relation to our
much discussed health service. We then went on to Bristol's slave
trade and whether or not that city should do as Liverpool
has done and apologise for its part in that ghastly affair, but,
after considering all the factors, decided against.
We could accommodate a few more people with opinions,
so if on reading this piece it appeals to you do come to join us ,
vent your feelings to us rather than shouting at your television
screen! We can get quite worked up, but blows are never
exchanged.
The first meeting of our new session will be on Friday morning
15 September in a small hall in Oldmixon. If you're interested do
give me a call for details.
Tim Shapley 642313
FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP
The group began in January 2006 and meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 pm in the Carlton Centre on Carlton road. We have 14 people registered for the class and usually 10 attend. The facilities in the centre are good. We are provided with large tables, running water and a rubbish bin - all necessary prerequisites for a successful Flower Arranging class. When we began only two people had been to similar classes in the past and so everyone was a beginner. We started with the basic designs of traditional flower design and a couple of more modern ideas. I buy the basic materials of oasis foam, plastic dishes and florists tape in bulk and this reduces the cost for members. We use garden material, especially foliage, if we can and members are very generous in sharing what they bring. A mixed bunch of flowers from the supermarket forms the bulk of our flower material, though as members get more proficient I have noticed that they are more discriminating in what they buy. They are developing a good eye for what grows in their neighbours’ gardens, along the roads and in the supermarket car parks! They are also developing a good knowledge of plant material and how it can be used.
We try and celebrate festivals as they come round and made an arrangement for Valentine’s day incorporating a candle and one for St Patrick’s day using only green plant material. Earlier in the summer we tried making buttonholes and corsages. This involved learning how to wire leaves and flowers and how to tape stems. The results were very impressive. A Victorian posy was also a challenge but everyone was pleased with the results even if the paper doyleys we used did disintegrate. Our classes ended with an imposed class. This means I give everyone the same container, oasis, flowers and foliage. They have to make a design using all of the material but they could chose the style. We ended up with 10 different but equally rewarding arrangements.
All the members have developed their skills and soon I hope to see that they can cut their stems short, even of the most expensive roses, without a shudder ! I hope they will soon feel confident to enter some of the local flower shows because the titles of the classes make you use your imagination. At Bleadon Spring Flower Show both teacher and taught won first prizes. Everyone asked to continue the class so I have planned the following
September 19
Table decoration for a special occasion
September 26
Using a candle cup
October 3
Bags, bowls, baskets and boxes
October 10
Pot et Fleur
October 17/24
No class
October 31
Autumn landscape
November 7
Ikebana
November 14
Door hanging
November 21
Topiary tree
November 28
Advent ring
December 5
Wreaths
December 12
Decorations for presents
December 19
Table/mantle/windowsill decorations
If you want an arrangement for a special occasion do contact us, we charge only for the flowers.
Lindsay Ireland 420851
Note from Tom Grundon. Lindsay's copy had the above information beautifully laid out in a table. I am sorry to say that I have not yet worked out how to transfer this to a blog, but I am working on it. In the meantime the information you need should all be there.
NEWSLETTER ERRATA
The following group reports were accidentally omitted from our Summer Newsletter. Apologies to Tim and Lindsay. Ed.
ETHICAL ISSUES GROUP
Every day, each one of us makes decisions, and many of them
are based on our own personal ethical code and set of values.
When you think about it, ethics comes into so much that affects
each one of us, our families, friends, and all our contacts.
Our group meets fortnightly to discuss relevant matters, some
of which have arisen since the previous meeting and are very topical.
For example, at the last meeting in May, we discussed
the new Education Bill and its potential effects on our schools,
particularly the pros and cons of the Private Finance Initiative
(PFI), and went on to the ramifications of PFI in relation to our
much discussed health service. We then went on to Bristol's slave
trade and whether or not that city should do as Liverpool
has done and apologise for its part in that ghastly affair, but,
after considering all the factors, decided against.
We could accommodate a few more people with opinions,
so if on reading this piece it appeals to you do come to join us ,
vent your feelings to us rather than shouting at your television
screen! We can get quite worked up, but blows are never
exchanged.
The first meeting of our new session will be on Friday morning
15 September in a small hall in Oldmixon. If you're interested do
give me a call for details.
Tim Shapley 642313
FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP
The group began in January 2006 and meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 pm in the Carlton Centre on Carlton road. We have 14 people registered for the class and usually 10 attend. The facilities in the centre are good. We are provided with large tables, running water and a rubbish bin - all necessary prerequisites for a successful Flower Arranging class. When we began only two people had been to similar classes in the past and so everyone was a beginner. We started with the basic designs of traditional flower design and a couple of more modern ideas. I buy the basic materials of oasis foam, plastic dishes and florists tape in bulk and this reduces the cost for members. We use garden material, especially foliage, if we can and members are very generous in sharing what they bring. A mixed bunch of flowers from the supermarket forms the bulk of our flower material, though as members get more proficient I have noticed that they are more discriminating in what they buy. They are developing a good eye for what grows in their neighbours’ gardens, along the roads and in the supermarket car parks! They are also developing a good knowledge of plant material and how it can be used.
We try and celebrate festivals as they come round and made an arrangement for Valentine’s day incorporating a candle and one for St Patrick’s day using only green plant material. Earlier in the summer we tried making buttonholes and corsages. This involved learning how to wire leaves and flowers and how to tape stems. The results were very impressive. A Victorian posy was also a challenge but everyone was pleased with the results even if the paper doyleys we used did disintegrate. Our classes ended with an imposed class. This means I give everyone the same container, oasis, flowers and foliage. They have to make a design using all of the material but they could chose the style. We ended up with 10 different but equally rewarding arrangements.
All the members have developed their skills and soon I hope to see that they can cut their stems short, even of the most expensive roses, without a shudder ! I hope they will soon feel confident to enter some of the local flower shows because the titles of the classes make you use your imagination. At Bleadon Spring Flower Show both teacher and taught won first prizes. Everyone asked to continue the class so I have planned the following
September 19
Table decoration for a special occasion
September 26
Using a candle cup
October 3
Bags, bowls, baskets and boxes
October 10
Pot et Fleur
October 17/24
No class
October 31
Autumn landscape
November 7
Ikebana
November 14
Door hanging
November 21
Topiary tree
November 28
Advent ring
December 5
Wreaths
December 12
Decorations for presents
December 19
Table/mantle/windowsill decorations
If you want an arrangement for a special occasion do contact us, we charge only for the flowers.
Lindsay Ireland 420851
Note from Tom Grundon. Lindsay's copy had the above information beautifully laid out in a table. I am sorry to say that I have not yet worked out how to transfer this to a blog, but I am working on it. In the meantime the information you need should all be there.
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