CHEDWORTH & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
FOUNDED 1880
INTRODUCTION
There has been a Horticultural Society in Chedworth since 1880. History records that it may not have been in existence in every year since that time, but Chedworth village has demonstrated a strong interest in flower and produce shows and talks over the years ever since the first in 1881. The centenary of the Society was celebrated in 1980 with a dance after the show, and in 2005, to mark the 125th year of the Society, a collection of themed floral displays representing `Chedworth Through the Ages` were brought together in St. Andrew`s Church. The Society offers much to interest its members, be it winter talks, garden visits in the spring, plant exchanges and of course the annual show and fete held at the village hall in August each year.
Committee
President:
Chairman:
Treasurer:
Hon. Gen. Secretary:
Show Secretary:
Fete Secretary:
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Mrs. Val Davidson
Mr. Simon Colbeck
Mrs. Heather Brown
Mrs. Venetia Champniss
Mr. Roger Duggleby
Mrs. Yvette Courtney |
| General Committee: |
Mrs. Sue Bradbury
Mrs. Sue Duggleby
Mrs. Meryl King
Mr. Fred Shaftoe |
Membership
We welcome members from the parishes of Chedworth, Yanworth & Stowell, Coln St. Dennis, Coln Rogers and neighbouring villages. Please contact the Hon. Gen. Secretary, Venetia Champniss on 01285 720548 for details of membership.
Memberships are renewable on the 1st September each year , payable to the Treasurer or any member of the Committee. Subscriptions can be paid on the Tuesday before the Annual Show at the Village Hall.
The subscriptions are :
| Seniors (60 years) - |
£1.50 |
| Individual - |
£3.00 |
| Joint - |
£5.00 |
| Family (any number of children under 18) - |
£6.00 |
| Life - |
£25.00 |
| Joint Life - |
£40.00 |
Main Events
Annual Show & Fete
This is the main event for the Society and takes place on the August Bank Holiday Saturday
Between 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. We welcome entries for Classes for Vegetables; Fruit; Flowers & Floral Art; Domestic; Handicrafts; Photography and Childrens` exhibits , all of which are judged on the morning of the Show. The Show Schedule is distributed at the end of April each year and entries are submitted on the Tuesday of the week before the Show at the Village Hall.
The Fete with entertainment including stalls and sideshows takes place in the car park and the football field. The craft stalls and produce sales are held in the marquee.
Talks
A programme of 4 talks takes place on Tuesday evenings over the winter months in the Games Room of the Village Hall arranged by Fred Shaftoe. In the past, these have included topics such as Himalayan flowers, Stonework in the garden and Fun in the garden.
Garden Visits
A programme of 4 garden visits arranged by Meryl King takes place from April to July.
We meet in the village hall car park at 6.30 p.m. to arrange car sharing. Pub suppers after the visits are optional.
Garden Competitions
There are 2 garden competitions held annually organised by Sue Bradbury. The Townsend Trophy for the best Village Flower garden is judged in April/July in alternate years. The Green Cup for the best Vegetable garden/plot is judged in July. Members are encouraged to enter these competitions .
Plant sales/exchanges
These are held from time to time , advertised by the Secretary.
New members are always welcome to join the Society and should contact Venetia Champniss on 01285 720548. |
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