INSIDE OTWO | JANUARY 2026
INSIDE OTWO | JANUARY 2026
Gibraltar’ s Annual Christmas Flower Show Gibraltar’ s Christmas Flower Show returned this year with a vibrant display of festive creativity, as the Gibraltar Horticultural Society hosted its annual event at Artspace in Irish Town from 2 to 4 December. More than 60 exhibits were showcased, including an impressive number of entries from local schools, reflecting a growing interest in floral design across all ages. Participants presented both traditional and modern interpretations of Christmas arrangements, with the children’ s section standing out for its originality and colour. Adult exhibitors also impressed judges with refined techniques and inventive seasonal themes.
Winners included:
Adult categories Wreath or Swag – Antonia Mor( Runner up: Christine Ferrary) Dining Room Centrepiece – Paula Galliano( Runner up: Rachael Rottger) Side Table Arrangement – Rachael Rottger( Runner up: Christine Ferrary) Inspired Decoration – Loly Torres( Runner up: Audrey Stagno) Candlestick Arrangement – Kate Walker( Runner up: Paula Galliano)
Children’ s categories Winter-Inspired Decoration – Celine Hosken, St Joseph’ s School( Runner up: Fern Davidson, St Joseph’ s School) Decorated Pinecones – Oliver Torres( Runner up: Isabella Torres) Paper Plate or Paper Wreath – Tayla Gomez, St Paul’ s School( Runner up: Alvaro Aspe Gonzalez, St Joseph’ s School)
Prizes were presented by Stephen Warr, CEO at the Department of Environment, and Jessica Leaper, Founder of Whole Wild World, both long-standing supporters of the Society’ s educational efforts. Annabelle Mor-Codali, CEO of the Gibraltar Horticultural Society, said the event continues to highlight community spirit and growing artistic talent:“ Our Christmas Flower Show is a cherished annual tradition, and every year we strive to make it better than the last. The creativity, passion and community spirit on display continue to surpass our expectations.” The Society extended its thanks to all participants, volunteers and partners for helping make this year’ s Christmas Flower Show a success.
Exposición floral navideña anual de Gibraltar La exposición floral navideña de Gibraltar volvió este año con una vibrante muestra de creatividad festiva, ya que la Sociedad Hortícola de Gibraltar organizó su evento anual en Artspace, en Irish Town, del 2 al 4 de diciembre. Se exhibieron más de 60 obras, entre las que se encontraba un impresionante número de participantes de escuelas locales, lo que refleja un creciente interés por el diseño floral en todas las edades. Los participantes presentaron interpretaciones tanto tradicionales como modernas de los arreglos navideños, destacando la sección infantil por su originalidad y colorido. Los expositores adultos también impresionaron al jurado con técnicas refinadas y temas estacionales ingeniosos.
Entre los ganadores se encuentran:
Categorías para adultos Corona o guirnalda: Antonia Mor( segunda clasificada: Christine Ferrary) Centro de mesa para comedor: Paula Galliano( segunda clasificada: Rachael Rottger) Arreglo para mesa auxiliar: Rachael Rottger( segunda clasificada: Christine Ferrary)