For people who enjoy gardens and gardening

Affiliated to:

Royal Horticultural Society - Royal National Rose Society - National Dahlia Society - Saintpaulia & Houseplant Society

President: - Mrs. E. D. Bell	Society Secretary: - Mrs. S. Smith
Chairman: - Mrs. A. Beal	Show Secretary: - Mrs J Methley
Vice Chairman: - Mrs. J. White	Membership Secretary: - Mr. R Hoadley
Treasurer: - Mrs. J. Patterson	Publications Secretary: - Mrs. P. Wright

The Society brings together local residents with a common interest in gardening.

Meetings are held in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month and talks by visiting speakers cover a wide range of subjects related to gardening.

Also at our monthly meetings we have a Plant Sales Table and an Information Table with free leaflets and booklets relating to a variety of gardening topics.

Two shows are held each year, one mid summer and the other late summer; both open to members only. Additionally, competitions are held at the monthly meetings.

Included in the programme are visits to local private gardens of note plus occasional outings to nationally recognised gardens.

A bi-monthly newsletter is distributed to members advising of current and future activities, listings of local gardening events together with articles of gardening interest, and the occasional fun quiz etc.

Details of Society activities also appear in the Parish Magazine.

Members are issued with a Membership Card that not only gives details of the programme for the current year, but also the opportunity to shop at The Village Nursery at a discount.

Copies of the journals of those Societies to which we are affiliated are available to members on loan, and tickets to their various shows are available, sometimes at a discount.

We invite you to join the Society, which caters for the beginner as well as the more experienced gardener.

Come to one of our monthly meetings where you can join for the year - individual membership is currently subject to an annual subscription of £6.00, or alternatively for a fee of just £1.00 become a member for the evening.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

WEST CHILTINGTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

for people who enjoy gardens and gardening

PROGRAMME FOR 2008

13th February	Looking back at Nymans an illustrated talk by retired Head Gardener, David Masters.
12th March	Hot Weather Vegetable Growing a talk by National Vegetable Society Judge, Jim Duckham.
9th April	Organic Treatment for Pests and Diseases practical advice from Paul Templeton.
14th May	Orchids Val Micklewright and Simon Waddilove share their love of both the British and exotic varieties.
11th June	Little Wantley a return visit to view developments in this 3½ acre garden
21st June	Summer Show - 2.00-4.00pm. See what is being achieved in our gardens and what the judges think of our efforts.
9th July	The Camelia Botnar Foundation and Nursery inside information from Emma Wild, Nursery Manager.
13th August	Summer Saunter alight hearted walking quiz followed by refreshments
6th September	Autumn Show 2.00-4.00pm. Members battle the elements to provide stunning displays
8th October	The Flora and Fungi of Sussex an illustrated talk by Alan Malpass of Sussex Wildlife Trust.
12th November	Trugs Sarah Page will show us how they are constructed.
10th December	AGM and seasonal refreshments
	As usual there will be no meeting in January.

Monthly Meetings Start at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

We welcome new members and visitors to all our meetings.

We are all amateur gardeners seeking to learn more about our hobby.

For more information telephone O1798 812214.

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