PRESTEIGNE Floral Arts Society celebrated their Crystal Anniversary (15 years) by holding an open evening in Presteigne Memorial Hall with National Demonstrator Carola Kean.

Carola was the societies first demonstrator in 2001. At the event Carola did eight floral demonstrations and at the end all the works were given as raffle prizes.

Avril Hoyle society chairman, thanked Carola for entertaining the women with her wonderful demonstrations and thanked everyone for attending. Also on the evening Avril presented Carol Charlson with the rose bowl for winning the most points in the monthly competitions and Angela Powell with a glass dish for being runner up.

There was a members competition for the best arrangement won by Angela Powell and a buffet for all the members and guests to enjoy with food provided by the members.

The floral arts society meet on the second Wednesday of every month in Presteigne memorial hall from 1.30pm till 3.30pm and also have classes at Knucklas community centre. For more information contact Avril on 01547 529244.

Next month will be a demonstration by Minh Lane on the theme of 'East Meets West' and on July 13t there will be an open evening on a 'Wedding theme' with wedding cake and champagne to sample and a demonstration of wedding floral arrangements by Jane Pugh which will include the brides flowers held by a bride in wedding dress.