Jean is the proud first recipient of the Ann Sambrook Cup at Galgorm WI

GALGORM Community Centre was abuzz with activity on Friday night when members of Gracehill and Galgorm Women’s Institute gathered to participate in a flower arranging workshop.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Mar 2011, 10:09 BST

Between 50 and 60 ladies had brought tulips and assorted twigs and garden foliage to create colourful Spring arrangements with help from tutors Janet Wilson and Sylvia Kernohan.

Later in the evening, guest judges Isobel Petticrew and Mavis Speers had the task of selecting the best one.

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The winner was Jean Cunningham and Barbara Totten the Institute President, presented her with the Anne Sambrook Award.

Jean is the first recipient of this new award which was given to the institute in memory of Mrs. Sambrook who died unexpectedly in 2010.

Betty Monteith’s arrangement was placed second and Hilary Sims was third.

The judges commented on the high standard and how each member should feel proud of the arrangement they were taking home.

Ann Sheppard gave the vote of thanks to Janet and Sylvia for sharing their expertise. Barbara Totten thanked the judges for their assessment of the arrangements and their positive comments.