East Preston Floral Club celebrates emerald anniversary

East Preston Floral Club has celebrated its emerald anniversary with a special event at Ham Manor Golf Club.
By Elaine Hammond
Published 28th Nov 2022, 16:31 GMT
Updated 28th Nov 2022, 16:31 GMT
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Nearly 50 members of the popular club met up on Wednesday, November 16, to enjoy an anniversary lunch to celebrate the wonderful milestone of 55 years.

The restaurant tables were beautifully dressed in green and white, with lime green amaryllis and orchid table decorations and a matching orchid corsage for everyone to wear.

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After a delicious lunch served by attentive staff, chairman June Savory made a short speech and proudly cut the emerald anniversary cake, accompanied by Sue Seath, president of Sussex Area of NAFAS, and two special guests from Sussex Area, the outgoing chairman, Jilly Griffin, and the incoming chairman, Gaenor Circus.

Club members were also presented with a souvenir menu leaflet containing a short resume of the history of the club and an anniversary gift of Beautiful Blooms green notelets to take home.