A FLORAL group is celebrating success at three shows.

The South Durham and North Yorkshire Flower Arrangement Club, based in Darlington, took seven firsts in the contests.

At Scorton Show, Wendy Malkin was awarded two firsts and best in show.

Brenda Hutchinson gained five firsts at the Darlington Chrysanthemum Show, and Kay Duggan took a fourth at Harrogate Autumn Show.

The club's next meeting will be an open event, at Darlington Civic Theatre, on Wednesday, November 1, at 2pm.

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