Anthophile Academy

12/08/2024

Just because I don’t post often these days…..doesn’t mean I don’t still love putting a floral arrangement together!! Loved doing these two!! 🌺🌺🌺

29/07/2024

Did someone say CHRISTMAS???!!! Delighted to be running classes at the fabulous again this year…contact the venue to book. Can’t wait to see you all there….it will be here before we know it 😳😳!!! 🤶🎄🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄🎄🎄🤶###

14/05/2024

04/05/2024

Lucia by W-Too ♡

Part of our limited edition lines. Limited edition line is off the peg, discountined dresses by our designers.

Sale price £595.00

Summer sale details released soon with huge savings to be had.

03/05/2024

What a wonderful time I had supporting these lovely ladies in making their own, bespoke wreaths at the fabulous today. Thanks to everyone involved….sure you will agree the wreaths are fab!!! 😍😍###

30/04/2024

Spaces remaining on Friday’s wreath making class! 💐

Join us in the magnificent King’s Hall this Friday (3 May) to make your own wreath to brighten up your front door this spring 👏💐

All information and tickets available on our ‘Whats On’ page! bamburghcastle.com/whats-on/

30/04/2024

Limited availability left for this Friday’s workshop. Tickets from www.bamburghcastle.com. Xx

Tickets remaining for our wreath making class with Anthophile Academy 💐🏰

Brighten up your front door with a colourful, spring wreath! Join us in The King’s Hall on 3 May and make your own wreath, with the help and guidance of Sharon 💐

Spaces are limited so don’t miss out!

To buy tickets, or to find out more information, please visit our website: bamburghcastle.com/whats-on/

28/04/2024

A little display for our house today 🍃###

26/04/2024

Looking for Private room hire for a celebration meal?
Our Castle Restaurant is available for just that.

Call us today on 01665 711259 to enquire

22/04/2024

Tickets remaining for our wreath making class with Anthophile Academy 💐🏰

Brighten up your front door with a colourful, spring wreath! Join us in The King’s Hall on 3 May and make your own wreath, with the help and guidance of Sharon 💐

Spaces are limited so don’t miss out!

To buy tickets, or to find out more information, please visit our website: bamburghcastle.com/whats-on/

17/04/2024

As our business continues to grow and with an impressive number of weddings booked for 2024, 2025 and 2026, alongside the debut of our new sister venue Lemmington Hall this year, this is an exciting time to join the UK's Best Wedding Events Team. 💍🏆

We are seeking individuals who share our passion for the wedding industry and can provide an outstanding customer experience for our couples and their guests.

Learn more about this exciting role and apply to join our award-winning team today by visiting our careers page 👇

https://www.ellingham-hall.co.uk/about-ellingham-hall/careers-ellingham-hall/

29/03/2024

HAPPY EASTER from our front door to yours ###

28/03/2024

What a happy, fun-filled night of wreath making at Sun Hotel Warkworth last night. One of my favourite things is how everyone has the same materials to choose from yet everyone ends up with their own bespoke wreath…a reflection of their own personality and taste. And on top of all the fun we raised £70 for St Oswald's Hospice !!! Thank you to everyone who came and to the venue staff for all their help and support ###

24/03/2024

22/03/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who bought a £5 posy from me last weekend…and special thanks to all at Old Stables Tea Room in Alnwick who sold £180 worth then topped that up with a kind donation!!! I am so grateful. Money added to my fundraising page for St Oswald’s Hospice. The little venture may be repeated from time to time so keep your eyes peeled!!!! 👀😘💐xx

19/03/2024

Perfect timing for Easter. Xx

18/03/2024

As I take life a bit easier these days I have time to reflect on the last few years and the success of my business (previously Wild With Love). Lots of beautiful flowers to work with for sure, but without a shadow of doubt the real highlight was the relationships, and in many cases, real friendships that I was lucky enough to build and share.
Today is the first anniversary of one of the most special couples, and family that I had the pleasure to work with and who I am now blessed to call my friends.
Happy Anniversary Georgia and Gareth and love to your wonderful families and, of course, little Master Heath Oman ###

14/03/2024

Thank you so much to Old Stables Tea Room for stocking and selling these posies for me …cost is £5 per posy,
All proceeds will go to St Oswald's Hospice in memory of my sister in law Allison who was cared for there so beautifully before her death last month. As if you needed any reason other than Rosie’s amazing cookery to visit the tearoom!!!!! Believe me…it is out of this world.
If you would like a posy but can’t make it to the tearoom, the cost is £5, with free delivery to Alnwick. Just drop me a message or give me a ring.
They make lovely little gifts, table decor, or even just a treat for yourself.
Thanks so much for your support 💚💚xx

12/03/2024

Saturday was just lovely!!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to make a posy...I hope the people you made them for loved them. And thank you so much Bamburgh Castle for having me and for all the help from the amazing staff there ###

08/03/2024

If you are visiting the castle tomorrow stop by in The King's Hall to make your posy....hope to see you ###

This is a drop in event at the iconic Bamburgh Castle. For more info check out www.bamburghcastle.com or ask in the comments below. Hope to see you there ###

06/03/2024

UPDATE...Thank you all for your lovely responses. As I have been asked to do so by several people, I have set up a Just Giving page ...here is the link https://www.justgiving.com/page/sharon-maddison-1709753808986?newPage=true
Please note - this does not book you onto the class and is not for payment for the class...just some people who can't attend said they would like to donate.
Contact me directly to book a place on the class. Thank you so much x

***PLEASE READ*** I really need your help to raise funds!!
See attached photo for wreath making class at the Quaker Meeting House, Gosforth on 7th April 2024.

So...on 10th February, my amazing Sister in Law died. Superlatives and complimentary adjectives are thrown around a lot these days....but 'amazing' doesn't even begin to do Allison justice.
Here's a little snapshot of her adult time on this earth:

Age 29 - Allison diagnosed with breast cancer and, after a mastectomy and her body rejecting the usual forms of treatment, she underwent a pioneering drug trial, which has since helped to save the lives of many women. She toured the country with a Professor from the Centre for Life as a patient advocate. Her treatment carried on for several years and meant she could not try to have children.
Her attitude throughout was so fabulous that she featured in a double page spread in COSMOPOLITAN magazine.

Age 39 - Allison gave birth to Sophie!! Miracle baby who is now a quite phenomenal young woman

Age 45 - Allison received confirmation that she had the Bracha 2 Gene and made the brave decision to have her female organs removed. A post-surgical complication meant she almost died. As ever, her positive attitude, bravery and love of life helped her to bounce back much quicker than anyone could imagine.

In the next few years, both Allison's older and younger sisters died from Bracha 2 related cancer. Her death means her wonderful Mam has now lost all of her children!

Age approx 51 - Allison and husband Alan (my brother) attend a country event where there is an exhibit of Barebow 3D Archery....Allison excitedly 'had a go'....and the rest is history!!! multiple competition wins, too many national titles to recount, Tynedale Sportswoman of the Year...and then....

Age 54 - in 2019 Allison represented GB at the World Chamionships in Lac La Biche, Canada!!!! WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT

Age 55 - Allison felt pain in her back....she received a diagnosis of Mesothelioma. Her prognosis was not good - average life expectancy was approx 8 months.....not for Allison though. Again, she took advantage of every drug trial available - which not only gave her the chance of a little longer, but also served to advance science and treatment for future patients. Her additional time allowed her to see Sophie go off to University in Texas and, once she had been told there was no further treatment available, to travel to Texas, for her 'last big adventure' to see where Sophie lives and to meet the people she spends her life with.

The last couple of months of Allison's life were spent in St Oswald's Hospice......and she, and her loved ones, could not have received better care....as a family, we would like to raise some funds to do what little we can to make sure other families can be supported by this fabulous place.

Allison LOVED life! She was an example to us all. Please help me to do a little to help.

Thank you for reading this,
Sharon xx

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04/03/2024

***This Saturday***….lovely opportunity to make a bespoke, personal gift xx

This is a drop in event at the iconic Bamburgh Castle. For more info check out www.bamburghcastle.com or ask in the comments below. Hope to see you there ###

02/03/2024

Don’t forget…£10 from every participant will be donated to St Oswald’s Hospice…an extra reason to get booked up. Hope to see you there ###

29/02/2024

What better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend than with a visit to the beautiful Bamburgh Castle….stop by in the stunning King’s Hall to make a posy while you’re there. Hope to see lots of you x

This is a drop in event at the iconic Bamburgh Castle. For more info check out www.bamburghcastle.com or ask in the comments below. Hope to see you there ###

21/02/2024

I am so lucky to get the opportunity to do this! Hope you can join me xx

Mother's Day Bouquet Making! 🌷

Join us in The King's Hall with Sharon from Anthophile Academy and create a small or large posy bouquet to take home or give as a gift.. just in time for Mother's Day! 💐

When? 9 March 11am - 2pm 🗓️
Where? The King's Hall, Bamburgh Castle 🏰

More information on this event can be found on our website - www.bamburghcastle.com/whats-on/

20/02/2024

This is a drop in event at the iconic Bamburgh Castle. For more info check out www.bamburghcastle.com or ask in the comments below. Hope to see you there ###

17/02/2024

So looking forward to this!!! Hope lots of you can make it along. Contact the venue directly to book xx

02/02/2024

So....here we are....a month of semi-retirement....and a little change in the offing!!!

After being asked by some of my favourite people, at some of my favourite venues.....my new business is launched.

This time I will only be holding classes for all things floral....where you can learn to make wreaths, table displays, bouquets....anything floral.

So why this name?

Anthophile - A person who loves flowers.

And I guess that is the crux of it - I LOVE flowers....and I love teaching, sharing whatever skill and knowledge I may have, and seeing the joy on people's faces when they come to the classes I have run.

This is only ever going to be a small business, to keep my passion alight....and I won't be taking loads of bookings - so if you are interested at all - for Christmas, parties, hen-dos (or stag dos - no reason why not!!)...please get in touch. x

And thank you to those people who want to continue to use my services.

Sharon ###