A Monthly Publication

Nicholas Godfrey-Cole

 The saying of “time flies when you are having fun" certainly goes for me, since my last article in this newsletter.

              It doesn't seem possible that a month has flown by and that it time to sit and write for you. It has been a very busy month which started as the last issue going to press!

              I had been approached by The Royal Sandringham Show, to present a Floral Demonstration, as I had been the year previous, but this time on a much grander scale. Having been commissioned too by one of our regional newspapers, to prepare a display for His Royal Highness and his wife Camilla, an early start was needed so it was to the show ground at 5am, with Kevin dragged from his bed to assist, I set about preparing a stunning archway as the main focal area for the presentation of the committee to Prince Charles and also The Prince of Wales Feathers, made from flowers and accessories. So in the blaze of the glorious morning sun, using a mix of flowers both from the UK and imports, my stunning design in a vast mix of bright colours was created, and greatly admired by all during the day.

  Once this was prepared it was into the Gardeners Forum Marquee, where in front of my parents (first visit to the show and also seeing me demonstrating), and lots of friends supporting me, I amazed people with creations in set colours of the rainbow. Seven pieces were made, at speed and with me constantly talking, during three shows, ending with a huge pedestal of mixed colours.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself and wish to thank all local people who came to support me.

  As well as this great event, I have been lucky to prepare flowers for some beautiful Brides and handsome Grooms, an unusually high amount of Funeral flowers and a general increase in business. I am very fortunate to be so busy and thank the townsfolk for their continued support.

  Having worked, exceptionally hard, on my own for the past few weeks and with the assistance of Kevin and my new delivery driver Kathy, I have now employed a new member of our team, Sam, who will be joining us in September. A very talented florist who I am looking forward to working with.

  Our shop is now restocked with artificial blooms, vases and a constant change of fresh flowers. We are also now stocking Ashleigh & Burwood (London) Reed Diffusers and Claremont and May Home Fragrances, so with this mix of fragrances and those from our fresh flowers, we really are "Scent with love".