...... not just for those with green fingers!

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The Michelmersh and Timsbury Horticultural Society has over 70 members with approximately half this number attending each meeting. The meetings are usually held in the Jubilee Hall, Timsbury on the second Monday of the month, at 7:30pm. Garden visits are also organised.

The Society holds 3 shows, Spring, Rose and Annual, where members display the results of their hard work. The Annual Show alternates between a 'Mini Show' with a reduced number of classes, and the full show, which is combined with the Funday. Other organisations areinvited to join in with their own (fundraising or not) events, making it a village day to remember. There are some photographs of previous events in the Gallery. The entries are judged by visiting judges and a number of trophies awarded. Show Schedules are given to members when they pay their subscription.

Very popular with everyone is the Annual Plant Sale. Members pot up their surplus plants, which are sold at very reasonable prices. Look out for the advertising in May.

Visitors are welcome at meetings and shows, a charge of £2 includes refreshments. New members are always welcome. The annual subscription is £6 (school age members £3) - this doesn't include refreshments! Membership enquiries may be made by email, or just come along to a meeting.
 

Programme 2011 – 2012

Monday 28 March

 

The Spring Show - the hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm.
Judge, Chris Hill will talk at the meeting about the entries and his results.  
 

Monday 11 April

 

 
Butterflies, Roger Buchanan
 

Saturday 14 May

 

 
The Plant Sale. This is open to everyone, admission is free. There will be lots of plant bargains for sale, including bedding plants and vegetables. Donations of surplus plants should be brought to the hall on Friday evening, or early Saturday. Helpers on Friday evening and Saturday will be very welcome.  
 

Monday 19 May

 

 
Summer Containers, with demonstration - Sue Robinson
 

Monday 13 June

 

 
The Rose Show - The hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. The judge, John Lockwood will talk at the meeting.  

Monday 20 June

 

 
An evening visit to Danes Garden House.
£5.00, please book at a meeting or with Julie Willis. Arrange your own transport

Monday 16 July

 

 
The Annual Show, in conjunction with the Village Fun Day. Produce will be sold at the event, after prize giving.

Monday 12 September

 

 
Beautiful Borders, John Negus
Competition - A jug of flowers

Monday 10 October

 

 
History of Garden Tools, Paul Templeton

Monday 8 November

 

 
Turves and Lawn Care, Mr Hack

Monday 12 December

 

 
The Christmas Party. Members and guests enjoy a social get-together with food, drink (a little), quizzes, games and a raffle. Please let a committee member know if you intend to come, and bring your own plate, knife and fork. There will be a charge for this event.

 
2012

Monday 9 January

 

 
History of Flower arrangers plants, Jennifer Harmer

Monday 13 February

 

 
AGM followed by
'Nature in close-up' with a sales table, Maurice Pugh

Monday 19 or 26 March

 

 
The Spring Show - the hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm.
The judge will talk at the meeting about the entries and his/her results.