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¦ Coachford flower and garden club are hosting a Christmas demonstration: ‘Have yourself a very Merry Christmas’, with Margaret Ahern, in the Village Inn Coachford, on Dec 4, at 8pm.

¦ Fermoy Flower and Garden Club will hold their annual Christmas gala on Tuesday, Dec 3 at 8pm, in the Adair Hall, with Margaret Ahern, AOIFA. Tickets €10, with proceeds to the Blackwater Day Care Centre and the World Show 2014.

¦ Youghal Flower and Garden Club present: ‘The Beauty of Christmas’, a demonstration, with Malcolm Kitt, on Thurs, Dec 5, at 8pm, at the Walter Raleigh Hotel. Club competition on the night; all welcome.

¦ Ballincollig Flower and Garden Club will have a Christmas workshop, for members only, in Oriel House Hotel on Monday, Dec 2, at 8pm. Members please bring a non-perishable item for Christmas charity.

¦ Kanturk Flower and Garden Club will host a Christmas gala demonstration on Wednesday, Dec 11, in the Temperance Hall, Strand Street, with floral artist, Malcolm Kitt. The Christmas demonstration, ’Pastiche Noelle’, starts at 8pm. Admission €10, in aid of Kanturk hospital.

¦ Clonakilty Flower Club will host its Christmas demonstration, with Rose Hickey AOIFA, on Monday, Dec 2, in Fernhill House. The club is also hosting a mini Christmas show. Viewing for the show at 7pm and demonstration at 8pm.

¦ The Pavilion Garden Centre, Ballygarvan, will host a Christmas market over two weekends — Nov 30-Dec 1, and Dec 7-8, from 11am to 6pm. Over 30 antiques, craft and artisan food stands will be in place. Also Santa Claus, school choirs’, children’s entertainment and animal crib. Supporting Irish Guide Dogs. For more info: www.thepavilion.ie

¦ D J Murphy, of Bandon Garden Centre, will give a Christmas flower demonstration in Riverstick community centre on Wednesday, Dec 11 at 8pm. Admission€6.

¦ Bantry Flower Club presents Chris Bailey who will be demonstrating at the Westlodge Hotel on Monday, Dec 2, with proceeds of raffle towards WAFA. Members €2, visitors €7, coffee, tea and mince pies served.