Easter Opening Hours

Over The Easter bank holiday we will be open the following hours

Good Friday 9-5.30

Easter Satrday 9-5.30

Easter Sunday CLOSED

Bank holiday Monday CLOSED

East Cheshire Hospice Black and White Ball

The East Cheshire Hospice celebrated completion of a major redevelopment project with a
sell-out lavish Ball at Cottons Hotel, Knutsford on Friday, 25th March. With
live music by “The Drifters”, guests included patron, Samia Smith, and BBC Radio
and TV’s, Heather Stott, who was the MC for the evening. Her expert
auctioneering skills helped get the total raised to over £25,000.

We were one of the sponsors for the event. We donated the flowers which of course were along the theme of black and white. We used elgant white calla lilies in black gel-simple yet very effective.

For more information on the East Cheshire Hospice and what they do visit their website

Caring for your hand tied bouquet

The first thing you need to do when you receive the flowers is to find a suitable vase to place them in. The aqua pack packaging will contain water which has provided them with refreshment on their journey, but they will need fresh water ideally. Make sure the vase is the right size for the flowers-not too tall so it squashes them but not too short so the hand tied is not supported.

 

When you have found your vase, next you need to add fresh water. Provided with your flowers, usually sellotaped to the aqua packaging or to the side of the box will be some flower food. This food contains nutrients that will prolong the longevity of your bouquet. Empty the sachet of flower food into the clean water.

 

Next, you will need remove the protective packaging and drain away the water. Remember to do this over a sink to avoid spillages.

 

The flowers will be held together with string tied around the stems which holds the flowers in place. Lay the flowers down on the side board or sink and cut about 3cm off the stems, ensuring you make the incision at a 45-degree angle. This is to remove a layer that has covered the tips of the flowers which make it harder to drink the water

 

In this process it is advisable to place your flowers in water very soon after you have cut the stems, as the cut stems will begin to heal over out of water, and then will be less able to absorb the water when submerged. The flowers are expertly arranged and will not need the tie cutting. Always keep the vase away from fruit, radiators, bright light and drafts to make sure they last as long as possible.

Remember to take care of your flowers. Bacteria quickly formulates in the water; which is harmful to your flowers, so every other day pour away the old water and use fresh clean water. Recut the stems before you return the flowers to their water.

Finally.....enjoy your flowers!