IN PICTURES: Lower Bann Floral Art Society already making 2026 a successful year

At the February Council Meeting of Northern Ireland Flower Arranging Society in Enniskillen, the Lower Bann group were delighted to bring home The Flower Arranger Trophy. This was awarded to the flower club with the largest sales of the national magazine in Northern Ireland.

At the Northern Ireland competitions on NIGFAS Day, held at Parkhall School in Antrim further success followed in the Northern Ireland Flower Arranging competitions with the three club members who took part all winning prizes.

Sharon Campbell received first prize in the club novice and the trophy for Best in Show, with a contemporary exhibit “City Chic”. Anne Murdock received third prize in the other novice competition “On Trend”. Cherie King was awarded third place in the confined class with her striking interpretation of the title “Mix and Match”.

The highlight of the day was the competition “Land of Contrasts”. This exceptional competition was entered by some of Northern Ireland’s most talented flower arrangers, all competing to win the opportunity to travel to the World Flower Show in Australia in 2027. The winner will be sponsored by NIGFAS to travel and stage an exhibit at the show to depict Northern Ireland.

Lower Bann was proud of Cherie King, Vice Chairman of the club, who made an intricate depiction of our countryside and was thrilled when she was announced the winning arranger. Members look forward to sharing in the excitement and plans for Cherie’s journey to Australia in 2027.

The club members are looking forward to their Open Demonstration in Portrush Town Hall on May 20 at 7.30pm, when the guest demonstrator will be Mel Harris, a native of New Zealand now living in Cork. Tickets are now available from the Secretary Anne Murdock on 07851396341.