Southwater Horticultural Society
We are your friendly local Gardening Club, offering information, meetings with visiting speakers, shows, advice on showing and growing, outings and offers.
Our Secretary is Ms Nancy Brock, 01403 730449.
We meet monthly, usually on the third Wednesday - free to members, non members 50p
Membership costs £5.00 single or £8.00 Family.
Meetings are held at the Village Hall, Church Lane, at 7.30 unless otherwise stated
OUR SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER SPEAKER HAS HAD TO CANCEL: INSTEAD WE HAVE GEOFFREY MEAD, TALKING ON "THE STONES AND SOILS OF SUSSEX - A GARDENER'S GUIDE.
Late Summer Show Report
This year’s show was beautiful, with tasty looking vegetables and lovely flowers
The quality of the entries was excellent all round, the cookery and preserves judges being particularly complimentary. The preserves judge said that the entries in that section were beautifully presented and the quality superb; the cookery judge commented on the quality and range.
Chairman’s Cup Robert Piper Ansell Cup Jenny Ansell
Whitbread Cup Robert Piper Chessal Cup Patricia Faulkner
Willcocks Cup Jenny Ansell Lindfield Cup Anthony Pyle
Decorative Cup Anne Tuckwell Over 60’s Cup Audrey Broad
The 21 Cup Jenny Ansell The Broad Cup Mrs A Summerfield
Potter Cup Audrey Broad Gladys Wall Memorial Bowl Betty Piper
Agate Cup Anne Tuckwell NFVPA Award Robert Piper
Banksian Medal Linda Briggs SHS 50 – Senior Children Anne Summerfield
Best Exhibit Trophy – Juniors Anthony Pyle Best Exhibit Trophy – Seniors Anne Summerfield
Special Class Cup – Fuchsia Betty Piper
Programme of Events 2010
|
|
Wednesday 20th January
|
Talk
|
"Unusual Weather" - Ian Curry
|
|
Wednesday 17th February
|
Talk
|
"Chickens in the Garden" - Geoff Peach
|
|
Wednesday 17th March
|
Talk
|
"A History of Southwater & Shipley" - Michael Tuckwell
|
|
Saturday 3rd April
|
Show
|
Spring Show open to view 2.00pm
|
|
Wednesday 21st April
|
Talk
|
"Amber -a Window on the Past" - John Cooper
|
|
Saturday 8th May
|
Sale
|
Plant Sale - 10.00am
|
|
Wednesday 19th May
|
Talk
|
"The Dahlia Year" - Norman Flint
|
|
Wednesday 16th June
|
Workshop
|
Flower Arranging with Laurie Apted
|
|
Sunday 20th June
|
Outing
|
Summer Outing - TBA
|
|
Wednesday 21st July
|
Show
|
Rose & Sweet Pea Show + Meeting & Quiz
|
|
Saturday 4th September
|
Show
|
Late Summer Show open to view 2.00pm
|
|
Wednesday 15th September
|
Talk
|
CHANGE TO PROGRAMME - SEE ABOVE
|
|
Wednesday 20th October
|
Talk
|
"Traditional Stories & Mysteries Surrounding Trees" - Jonathan Huet
|
|
Friday 12th November
|
AGM
|
With entertainment and Cheese & Wine reception - 7.00 for 7.15pm
|
|
|
|
All our Shows are open to non members; for a copy of the Schedule, apply to our Show Secretary, Anne Tuckwell, on 01403 710266
The Rose and Sweet Pea Show was down in numbers, not surprising given the prolonged dry spell, but it was still a joy. Such lovely colours and perfumes!
The cup winners were
Broad Rose Trophy for the Best Rose in the Show - Mrs Pat Croucher
Bob Sewell Cup for Most Points in the Rose Section - jointly Mrs Pat
Croucher & Mrs Audrey Broad
Bonsor Rose Bowl for the Most Outstanding Rose Exhibit - Mrs Pat Croucher
Royal National Rose Society Medal - Mrs Pat Croucher
WI Temple Rose Bowl - Nick Dawes
Apted Trophy for Sweet Peas - Mrs Audrey Broad
Sweet Pea Trophy - Mrs Audrey Broad
National Sweet Pea Society Medal - Mrs Audrey Broad
Instead of a Summer Outing, this year we are planning a trip to Wisley on Sunday 12th September. The cost is £15.00 inclusive - conatct our Social Secretary, Janice Bull, 731401, for more information and to book seats.