Kent Area is run by a Council which meets 4 times a year in Faversham. The Council is made up of a representatives from each club and the Executive who are charged with the day to day running of the Area. The Executive comprises, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, the Chairman of the JDSE&P committee and four other representatives, one from each of the North, South, East and West sections of the Area. The Executive is supported by the President, a Minute Secretary and Advisers. Details of the advisers can be found in the relevant sections of this site.
Meet the Executive:
Chairman - Jean Schofield
A member of Wateringbury and Vanguard clubs and keen on competition work. I got into flower arranging after moving here 25 years ago as a way of meeting people and was made very welcome by my local club Wateringbury. When not flower arranging I can be found in my garden or greenhouse or tending to my bees and geese.
Contact details: kentareachairman@gmail.com
A member of Wateringbury and Vanguard clubs and keen on competition work. I got into flower arranging after moving here 25 years ago as a way of meeting people and was made very welcome by my local club Wateringbury. When not flower arranging I can be found in my garden or greenhouse or tending to my bees and geese.
Contact details: kentareachairman@gmail.com
Vice Chairman - Gill Smaggasgale
Gill is a member of Sevenoaks and Vanguard Flower Clubs in Kent, Southern Demonstrators in Surrey Area and Breakthrough in London & Overseas Area. She is a demonstrator, judge and keen competitor. When not flower arranging, among other things Gill enjoys singing with her local choir, ballroom dancing and looking after her garden and wants to get back to dressmaking and painting.
Contact details: gillsmaggasgale@yahoo.co.uk
Gill is a member of Sevenoaks and Vanguard Flower Clubs in Kent, Southern Demonstrators in Surrey Area and Breakthrough in London & Overseas Area. She is a demonstrator, judge and keen competitor. When not flower arranging, among other things Gill enjoys singing with her local choir, ballroom dancing and looking after her garden and wants to get back to dressmaking and painting.
Contact details: gillsmaggasgale@yahoo.co.uk
Secretary - Genny Spencer
Genny is a member of Sheldwich Flower Club in Kent and Breakthrough in the London and Overseas Area. When not flower arranging Genny enjoys ballroom and sequence dancing, Fit Steps and walking in the beautiful Kent Countryside.
Contact details: genista.spencer@gmail.com
Genny is a member of Sheldwich Flower Club in Kent and Breakthrough in the London and Overseas Area. When not flower arranging Genny enjoys ballroom and sequence dancing, Fit Steps and walking in the beautiful Kent Countryside.
Contact details: genista.spencer@gmail.com
Treasurer - Liz Hall
Liz is a member of Maidstone and Vanguard clubs, a past Area Chairman and Trading Officer, and is currently one of the NAFAS Co-Ordinators for Westminster Abbey. When not busy in the flower world Liz enjoys her garden, embroidery and patchwork and walking beaches collecting shells and sea glass.
Contact details: genevieve.gv.hall@gmail.com
Liz is a member of Maidstone and Vanguard clubs, a past Area Chairman and Trading Officer, and is currently one of the NAFAS Co-Ordinators for Westminster Abbey. When not busy in the flower world Liz enjoys her garden, embroidery and patchwork and walking beaches collecting shells and sea glass.
Contact details: genevieve.gv.hall@gmail.com
Chairman of JDSE&P Committee - Marilyn Marsh
Marilyn is Chairman of Sheldwich Flower Club and a member of Vanguard Contemporary Group. She is a past Kent Area Chairman and currently Kent Area President, one of the NAFAS Co-Ordinators for Westminster Abbey and a Kent Area Judge. When not busy with flowers Marilyn enjoys looking after her grandchildren, visiting her beach hut in Tankerton and trying to tame her garden in Sheldwich.
Contact details: marsh_j1@sky.com
Marilyn is Chairman of Sheldwich Flower Club and a member of Vanguard Contemporary Group. She is a past Kent Area Chairman and currently Kent Area President, one of the NAFAS Co-Ordinators for Westminster Abbey and a Kent Area Judge. When not busy with flowers Marilyn enjoys looking after her grandchildren, visiting her beach hut in Tankerton and trying to tame her garden in Sheldwich.
Contact details: marsh_j1@sky.com
North Kent Rep - Helen Hare
Helen is a Kent Area Demonstrator, member of Gravesend and Vanguard flower clubs. Helen liaises with the eight clubs of the north section of the area, keeping in touch with them and helping with any problems which may arise and representing them at Executive meetings. Helen enjoys travelling, spending time with family and tending to her garden.
Contact details: hellenhare@btinternet.com
Helen is a Kent Area Demonstrator, member of Gravesend and Vanguard flower clubs. Helen liaises with the eight clubs of the north section of the area, keeping in touch with them and helping with any problems which may arise and representing them at Executive meetings. Helen enjoys travelling, spending time with family and tending to her garden.
Contact details: hellenhare@btinternet.com
South Kent Rep - Cecilia Sleap
Cecilia is a member of Romney Marsh Flower Arrangers and Vanguard Club. Cecilia represents the clubs in the south of the area. She enjoys many creative hobbies, yoga and tennis..
Contact details: cecilia_sleap@hotmail.com
Cecilia is a member of Romney Marsh Flower Arrangers and Vanguard Club. Cecilia represents the clubs in the south of the area. She enjoys many creative hobbies, yoga and tennis..
Contact details: cecilia_sleap@hotmail.com
East Kent Rep - Pam Holness
Pam has been a member and Committee member of Margate Flower club for a long time. Her interests are gardening, DIY in and around the house and knitting. She has recently joined a knit and natter group.
Contact details: pamh1944@sky.com
Pam has been a member and Committee member of Margate Flower club for a long time. Her interests are gardening, DIY in and around the house and knitting. She has recently joined a knit and natter group.
Contact details: pamh1944@sky.com
West Kent Rep - Jan Wheddon
A previous Area Secretary, Jan now represents the clubs in the west of the area. She is a member of Paddock Wood Flower Club and is the treasurer of the JDSE&P committee. My role is to act as liaison between Kent Area and the 8 Clubs in my area, holding regular meetings to exchange ideas and discuss issues and problem areas. I am a keen member of our local Bowls Club and also Paddock Wood U3A. I enjoy reading, dressmaking, walking, travelling and spending time with my husband and family.
Contact details janwheddon@hotmail.com
A previous Area Secretary, Jan now represents the clubs in the west of the area. She is a member of Paddock Wood Flower Club and is the treasurer of the JDSE&P committee. My role is to act as liaison between Kent Area and the 8 Clubs in my area, holding regular meetings to exchange ideas and discuss issues and problem areas. I am a keen member of our local Bowls Club and also Paddock Wood U3A. I enjoy reading, dressmaking, walking, travelling and spending time with my husband and family.
Contact details janwheddon@hotmail.com