...... 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. In 2006 there was a very successful Fruit & Vegetable (evening) show in place of the Annual Show, followed in 2007 with the traditional Annual Show. This was combined with the Preschool Funday and other organisations were invited to join in with their own (fundraising or not) events, making it a village day to remember. There are some photographs of the event in the Gallery. Following these 2 years of experiment the membership agreed to follow this pattern, making 2009 the year for a full show, with other village organisations joining in with their own activities. In 2010 there will be a mini show, including the most popular classes from the 2009 show. 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 Ł2 includes refreshments. New members are always welcome. The annual subscription is Ł6 (school age members Ł3) - this doesn't include refreshments! Membership enquiries may be made by email, or just come along to a meeting.

Programme 2010 – 2011
Monday 8 February		AGM floower by Honey Bees, Roy Godfrey (Sale table)
Monday 15 March		Note this is the third Monday of the month. The Spring Show - the hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. Judge, Raymond Haywood will talk at the meeting about the entries and his results.
Monday 12 April		Gardening with Native Plants, Alan Edmondson
Monday 10 May		Restoration of Hinton Ampner, JOhn Wood, Head Gardener
Saturday 15 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 14 June		The Rose Show - The hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. The judge, David Stone of Mottisfont Rose Garden will talk at the meeting.
Monday 28 June		An evening visit to White Barns, Ringwood. Ł5.00, please book at a meeting or with Julie Willis. Arrange your own transport
Monday 12 July		The Annual Show, a mini evening show this year, with the more popular classes showing. Produce will be auctioned for charity.
Monday 13 September		Building Chelsea Exhibits Sue Robinson Competition - A jug of flowers
Monday 11 October		Wildlife and Environmentally Friendly Gardening, Paul Templeton
Monday 8 November		Great Exhibition of 1851, Rosina Brandham
Monday 13 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.
2011
Monday 10 January		Trees and Shrubs for Winter Interest, Marcus Dancer
Monday 14 February		AGM followed by Gardeners Question Time with Chris Bird and Ray Broughton
Monday 21 March		Note this is the third Monday of the month. The Spring Show - the hall is open for staging from 6:45pm to 7:15pm. Judge, Chris Bird will talk at the meeting about the entries and his results.

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

Programme 2010 – 2011