Creativity blossoms with flower arranging

A fantastic first session of flower arranging took place at the Heathy Hub in Letchworth this week (Tuesday), with 11 adults making some lovely spring creations. 

Facilitated by Heaven Flowers, each person was given a brick of Oasis foam tied to a drip tray for watering, raffia and wire, scissors and secateurs, and a variety of greenery, branches and flowers, including tulips and chrysanthemums. With a step-by-step demonstration, everyone created their own version of a natural flower display to take home.

Comments from participants included:

• “It was a truly lovely experience. Thank you.”
• “Great time, friendly staff. Good opportunity to try something new.”
• “Really enjoyed the experience. Gave me a couple of hours to relax and enjoy myself.”

Sessions take place every fortnight and offer different activities for both adults and children and are completely free. Numbers are limited so please book your place – email healthyhub@north-herts.gov.uk or call 01462 474111.

Letchworth, Mrs Howard Memorial Hall

• 3 May, 9.30am-10.15am – Movement and music session
• 3 May, 10.30am-11.15am – Adult low impact movement and music session
• 17 May, 9.30am-10.15am – Creative Chefs cooking session for under 5s
• 17 May, 10.45am-11.30am – Creative Chefs cooking session for under 5s
• 31 May, 9.30am-10.30am – Family craft session with the Creation Station
• 31 May, 11am-12pm – Family craft session with the Creation Station

Hitchin, Westmill Community Centre

• 9 May, 11.15am-12pm – 45-minute movement and music for under 5s
• 6 June, 10am- 11am – Messy play for under 5s
• 6 June, 1.30pm-3pm – Mindfulness for adults

Royston, Markethill Rooms

• 20 April, 10am-12pm – Pottery painting for adults
• 4 May, 10.15am-11am – 45-minute movement and music for 1-4 year olds
• 18 May, 10am-11am – Low impact adult exercise class

Rebecca Coates, Community Protection Manager, said: "These sessions are so fantastic, one week it’s pottery, the next flower arranging. They’re completely free and include refreshments, all we ask is that you pre-book your place. 

“Our Healthy Hub sessions are all about providing support for people, through activities for adults and children, so they can get to know new people, and improve their physical and mental health.”