Honiton Carers Support Group were back in the Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 11, for their first post-Covid workshop. This was a floral table decoration session with Julie Spiller and her granddaughter who assisted Julie throughout the afternoon.

Winnie Cameron welcomed everyone and introduced Julie to the carers, as well as Fay Valentine, Honiton Dementia Nurse, who visits the Carers Group monthly.

Julie gave a short talk about her collection of silks which used to come with the purchase of cigarettes in the distant past. She also had a men's pocket cigarette tin and a another tin which used to be on display in hotels having cigarettes and the silks available to their guests. These beautiful silks and tins were all handed around for everyone to see.

Julie started the arrangement making by passing previously prepared pots around to everyone and explained how to best create a nice display. The flowers were then passed around a few at the time, for everyone to gradually make their own display. Julie finally attended to everyone individually and assisted with making the displays look balanced and more professional. The final results were really breathtaking. The workshop was much enjoyed by everyone, and they all took their own creations home for further enjoyment.

Winnie thanked Julie for the lovely session which was followed by the usual raffle before everyone departed.

Honiton Carers are next meeting for their Cuppa & Chat session at The Kitchen at The Combe Garden centre on Wednesday, August from 2pm until 3.30pm. If you are a carer why not drop in to join us? For more information about Honiton Carers please contact Winnie Cameron 07074636926 or email [email protected]