WITH CHRISTMAS already fast approaching, Notcutts Garden Centre is welcoming two acclaimed floral designers to share their tips on how to create the perfect festive floral designs.

The masterclasses will be held on November 23 and 30 from 6.45pm and will be hosted by renowned flower arrangers Sue Flight and Jacqui Arnold.

Sue Flight is head florist at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, and has won many awards at the Chelsea Flower Show, as well as representing the UK at flower shows globally.

Chelsea Flower Show gold award winner, Jacqui Arnold, has arranged flowers for the BRIT Awards as well as winning gold at Chelsea in Bloom twice.

Each class will start with canapes and prosecco followed by floral demonstrations and an exclusive shopping experience as the Oxford garden centre stays open for event guests.

Jonathan Tew, centre manager, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Sue and Jacqui are able to take some time out of their busy schedules to share their tips."

All proceeds will go to charity Thrive, which encourages disabled and disadvantaged people to get involved with gardening and horticulture.

Book tickets via notcutts.co.uk