Our Aims:
We want to build and support strong, active and inclusive communities across the Parish to encourage people to take an active part in making decisions, deliverying and influencing services across the Parish.
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
Meetings are held at the Village Hall, Church Lane, at 7.30 unless otherwise stated
Membership Secretary - Mrs Rebecca Dawes, 17, Millfield, Southwater Tel: 01403 730897
Membership costs £5.00 single or £8.00 Family.
Programme of Events 2011
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Wednesday 19th January
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Talk
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"A Taste of Cheese" -David & Eleanor Robins
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Wednesday 16th February
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Talk
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"Herbs in the Garden" - Martin Jarvis of Culberry Herbs
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Wednesday 16th March
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Talk
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"Wildlife Gardening" - Steve Alton
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Saturday 23rd April
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Show
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Spring Show open to view 2.00pm
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Saturday 14th May
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Sale
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Plant Sale - 10.00am
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Wednesday 18th May
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Talk
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"Growing Veg in a Kitchen Garden" - Barry Newman
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Sunday 20th June
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Rose & Sweet Pea Show + "Bears & their Creation" - Winnie Selmes
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Sunday 20th June
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Outing
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Summer Outing - TBA
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Wednesday 20th July
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Talk
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"75 Years of Butlins at Bognor" Sylvia Endacott
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Saturday 3rd September
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Show
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Late Summer Show open to view 2.00pm
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Wednesday 21st September
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Talk
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"More About Bees" - Gabi Butler
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Wednesday18th October
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Talk
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"Gardens of Cornwall" - Mike Tuckwell
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Wednesday 16th November
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AGM
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With entertainment and Cheese & Wine reception - 7.30p.m.
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All our Shows are open to non members; for a copy of the Schedule, apply to our Show Secretary, Anne Tuckwell, on 01403 710266
Our AGM day has changed
With effect from this year, we will hold our AGM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month instead of the traditional Friday.
Non members are very welcome to attend, though they will not be eligible to vote on any matters.
The meeting will end with a cheese and wine reception