Tuesday 24 July 2012

THE FORTHCOMING IKEBANA EXHIBITION - AUGUST 22ND -26TH



Spring is just around the corner,  the beautiful flower of Magnolia Cambellii is announcing this.

Pat is involved in Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) and will be exhibiting at their annual exhibition. This will be held from August 22nd until, and including, August 26th. The venue kindly provided by Kazari, at 450 Malvern Road,  Parhran.

 It is a free exhibition, you will be warmly welcomed as our motto is “Friendship through Flowers”.



"ROB ROY" HISTORIC HILL CLIMB - AUGUT 21ST



Preparations are well in hand for George’s entry in the forth coming “Rob Roy” historic hill climb at Reynolds Rd Christmas Hills on 21st August,  with his very collectable Bugatti type 35C.



This event attracts well over 70 entries and provides excellent spectator entertainment.




Tuesday 10 July 2012

RHODODENDRON


The Vireya Rhododendron;  a beautiful warm coloured species to brighten up a winter's day.

Vireya are not strictly seasonal in their blooming, mostly late summer and autumn,   So we are just lucky this year with lovely show. Hope the blooms warm you up.




FEEDING THE BEES


Pat is feeding the bees syrup (50%Water 50%Sugar) just in case they are short of honey;  she might have robbed them of two much in the autumn.

It has been very wet and cold so they have not left the hive which they keep at a temperature about 35 Celsius,   So you can’t blame them.

Did you know in her life time a worker bee will travel about 1000 Kilometres in 21 days?