A FLOWER fanatics’ club celebrated its 40th Annniversary with a special lunch and demonstration.

Members of the South Westmorland Flower Club enjoyed a three-course meal at Netherwood Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, and a floral arrangement demonstration by Linda Hardman yesterday.

Veronica Butler, the club’s secretary, said members had a lovely day and marked the occasion with a flower-decorated birthday cake.

The club, which has 50 members, holds monthly meetings with various themed flower arrangement demonstrations as well as practice days and workshops with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.

The club, which also welcomes visitors, is hoping to arrange its own workshops in the future.