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This year the Lough Flower and Garden Club celebrates its 40th anniversary and next Tuesday at 8pm in the SMA Centre, Wilton, the founding and current members will demonstrate exhibits from today and from 40 years ago. 

There will also be decorative and horticultural competitions on the night. Non-club members are very welcome, admission €5 at the door. On Tuesday April 28, the club will celebrate its Ruby Anniversary dinner in Rochestown Park Hotel at 7pm, followed by a demonstration with Christopher White AOIFA. Tickets cost €45 and include the demonstration raffle. Contact Peg at 021 4966068; Elma 086 3171185 or Maureen 021 4964610 for tickets and information.

Cork Flower Club are hosting John Hosford for a talk in Canon Packham Hall, Douglas, on next Tuesday, March 24, at 8pm