Church Flowers
We operate a rota system with a number of volunteers, who give their time, normally no more than twice a year, in supplying and arranging the altar display. They generally all `get together' for the church regular festivals, Easter, Harvest Festival, Christmas and the bi-annual flower festival where they assemble on the Saturday before the event en masse to decorate the church and have a good natter !! .
If you haven't attended you will be surprised at the skill and artistry and enjoyment they have on these occasions.
Although we have an extensive number on the rota, new volunteers are always welcome, to spread the load and reduce the costs.
Wedding flowers are at the expense and supply of the Bride and Groom, but often include that weeks `arranger' as often the altar flowers are left in the church by the family.
Notes:
The months flower rota is printed in the Parish Magazine .
No flowers are displayed during Lent, and Remembrance Sunday is always arranged by a particular member
On communal dates greenery from your garden is always helpful.
Notice issued 27th July 2024
The church have decided that due to the very environmentally unfriendly nature of floral foam (such as Oasis) that we should discontinue using it. Floral foam is made of plastic which easily crumbles into microscopic fragments, and it is not compostable nor recyclable. This decision is in line with guidance from the Church of England and previously circulated by the Chelmsford diocese.
This will mean using deeper vases and containers, enabling plenty of water to be held along with chicken wire or similar to help keep flowers in place. There is a large jug which has been used in recent weeks for the flowers by the altar. There are a few other deeper vases in the cupboard behind the organ but we will keep a look out for suitable containers to use on the windowsills etc. at special services. Many of the existing baskets will no longer be appropriate.
We will also be asking florists decorating the church for weddings and funerals and participants in the next Flower Festival not to use foam.