A local club met for the final time and sadly closed this summer after 48 years in existence.

Barrhead Flower Club hosted a lunch for its members recently in the Dalmeny Park House Hotel.

Barrhead Flower Club in 1986Barrhead Flower Club in 1986 (Image: Supplied)

This final event was chaired by Emma Wyse who had been a member of the club since the beginning and its first chair in 1976.

Celebrating 10 years of Barrhead Flower in 1986Celebrating 10 years of Barrhead Flower in 1986 (Image: Supplied)

After a lovely lunch, those in attendance enjoyed an excellent demonstration by Florist Enid Reid, who has demonstrated at several club nights and at their dinners.

Enid Reid with her flower arrangementsEnid Reid with her flower arrangements at the final meeting (Image: Supplied)

Rhona McDonald, the club’s secretary, told the Barrhead News: “Emma had been in the club for all that time and was on the committee as well.

“We made the decision earlier this year, this would be our last session and we would have a lunch at the Dalmeny purely for members to finish off.

“The club has been really successful throughout the years in Barrhead and even the fact we’ve managed to keep going for 48 years has been really good.”

Enid Reid with her flower arrangementsEnid Reid with her flower arrangements (Image: Supplied)

The club, whose members were all from Barrhead, would meet on the first Thursday of the month from September to June.

They had previously met at the Salvation Army Hall but a long time ago made the move to the United Reform Church Hall on Lowndes Street.

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At the meetings, a demonstrator would demonstrate perhaps five different floral arrangements.

This was the main focus of the gatherings, but sometimes the club would host hands on night which would see somebody take the meeting, show everyone how to do the arrangement and then offer members the chance to do it too.

Last Christmas this involved making a wreath for the front door.

Emma Wyse, the first chair of the clubEmma Wyse, the first chair of the club (Image: Supplied)

The club also hosted dinners and up until just before Covid more than 100 people would be at a dinner.

Following the pandemic numbers were down slightly and unfortunately the club never managed to build the numbers back up again.

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“At one point our numbers were over 100, but last year they were down to 22,” explained Rhona.

“The club has done really well but unfortunately it’s just a sign of the times we have not been able to continue on.”