A FLORAL TALEPICTONPICTON CASTLE
2nd to 5th October 2008
IF you think flower arranging opportunities. For example, the
is a gentle and undemanding Philipps of Picton family’s long
pastime, think again. association with the arts has
The members of inspired an artists’ palette made
Pembrokeshire's floral art of flowers in the magnificent
societies are proving they’re Great Hall, highlighted by a
organised, ambitious and series of arrangements which
effective — they're on track to each reflect a single colour in the
stage Pembrokeshire's largest palette.
ever floral art festival later this The pretty library set in a round
year, from Thursday, October tower will feature modern
2nd, to Sunday, October 5th, and arrangements on a circular
raise a lot of money for charity. theme. The dining room will
Picton Castle, near reflect the Victorian floral fashion,
Haverfordwest, will host the and the drawing room will have
event. Its elegant Georgian public a Regency flavour. The medieval
Cynthia Higgon, Liz Warnford and Jennyrooms and medieval undercroft undercroft will become a fern
John gather props for the 'Floral Tale ofwill provide the perfect setting for garden.
Picton Castle' from 2nd to 5th October
more than 60 arrangements, The six Pembrokeshire floral art ONE can’t blame Picton than 60 arrangements for the
which will reflect the history and societies working so hard to raise castle’s elegant public rooms andCastle’s head gardener Roddy
characters associated with the the funds and create a floral medieval undercroft.Milne for being a tad
castle’s 700 year history. spectacle are North As they scour the county inprotective about everything
The cost of flowers alone will Pembrokeshire (Fishguard), South search of props and inspiration,moveable in the trust’s 40
come to an estimated £4,500. Pembrokeshire (Pembroke), they’re fuelled by the opportunityacres of woodland and walled
Determined to maximise their Haverfordwest, Tenby, Milford to raise significant funds forgarden. As he and his team go
LATCH (the Welsh children’searnings for charity, the floral art Haven and Saundersfoot. about their work, they’re well
cancer charity) and Breakthroughsocieties aim to cover those costs Tickets to the floral art aware that acquisitive eyes are
Breast Cancer Wales, as well asbefore the festival even opens. festival will cost £8 per on their every move!
help the Picton Castle Trust.Significant sums have already person, or £7.50 each for
Tickets will cost £8 per person,The reason? Picton Castle willbeen raised by generous groups of more than 20.
or £7.50 each for groups of morehost Pembrokeshire’s largest everdonations from businesses and Coach parties are welcome
than 20. Coach parties arefloral art festival later this year,individuals. Fundraising events and should pre-book entry
welcome and should pre-bookfrom Thursday, October 2nd, to
like car boot sales and book sales times. entry times. Phone 01437Sunday, October 5th. All six of
751326 for more information orPembrokeshire’s floral art societiesare planned, so look out for a Phone 01437 751326 for
to book.will provide teams to create morefloral art society event near you more information or to book.
this summer — your cash will
become flowers, which will earn
even more cash.
The charities that will benefit
are LATCH (the Welsh Children's
cancer charity) and Breakthrough
Breast Cancer Wales, as well as
the Picton Castle Trust.
This huge event is being co-
ordinated by Cynthia Higgon,
Jennifer John and Liz Warnford.
Cynthia said: “All the
Pembrokeshire floral art societies
have done a tremendous amount
of work for charity over the years,
accepting invitations from
churches and village halls to
stage dozens of floral art festivals
that have raised probably
hundreds of thousands of
pounds. This is the first time that
we’ve all got together to create a
festival that will showcase this
county’s wonderful talent and
benefit charities we've chosen.”
The theme A Floral Tale of
Picton Castle was chosen by the
steering committee because it
provides a rich seam of creative
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