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Founded as a colt show, but as the years went on the
flower show took over.
Shows were held initially in meadows by the church and at Giffords
Hall where tents were put up to afford shelter. When the recreation
ground was ready the shows were held in Marquees there. Today our
summer shows are held in the Memorial
Social Centre.
The Victory show after the war was held at Denston Hall and in aid
of the Red Cross, the Society was at that time known as the Wickhambrook,
Denston and Stradishall Horticultural and Poultry Society and the
show included a children’s pet corner, a pony gymkhana, poultry
and rabbit shows, a baby show and a fun fair. There were also sports
to compete in and much else to see and do. Now we have the carnival
and various other events on Flower Show Day.
Our Centenary year, 1989, was a special one and saw many different
events taking place, the highlight being when the Society played host
to BBC Radios Gardeners Question Time, an excellent evening when we
were joined by members of many other local societies. That year also
the quest speaker at our annual dinner was Adam Pascoe, the then editor
of Garden News. Then to crown our year our carnival float entitled
Centenary 1889 – 1989, and complete with a model cake with 100
candles won the carnival cup. |
| Chairman |
David Jones |
01284 850348 |
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| Secretary |
Dorothy Lightley |
01440 820463 |
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| Annual Outing Secretary |
Jackie Fieldsend |
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The Society was also instrumental
in planting a tree on the recreation ground in memory of Alf
Hicks who was for many years committee member and
Secretary and worked to hard for the Flower Show.
The Horticultural Society (Oh alright the Gardening Club) has
some excellent speakers to interest and inform us of the many
facets of gardening. Please come and join us. |
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2004 Programme of Events
New members are always most welcome
and the cost is small
Annual Membership is only £3, with a small charge at
the monthly meetings of £1 for members and £2
for non-members which includes tea, coffee and biscuits |
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