A VICTORIAN tea party was held on May 23, when Joan Southerton carried on the Victorian theme in her flower demonstration at Areley Kings village hall.

She used antique items, such as an oil lamp, washbowl and jug, and a rocking horse, complementing the items with flowers and foliage.

White lilies, carnations and chrysanthemums were used with the lamp, while a cascade of lilies, chrysanthemums and wax flowers were put in a jug, and Ms Southerton also created a table setting typical of the Victorian era.

Ms Southerton will be taking part in a charity walk on Sunday and sponsorship money was donated during the meeting.

The next meeting will be on Monday, June 27 at the Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport, starting at 7.30pmn, when Bob Harris will demonstrate "Munches and Bunches". The members' competition will be "Food for Thought".

Visitors will be welcome.