Wickhambrook Horticultural Society

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The Horticultural Society holds many events throughout the year
including the Wickhambrook Flower Show

The Wickhambrook Horticultural Society was formed in 1889 and is one of the oldest Societies in Wickhambrook. If you are interested you can read a short history of our society.

It is a thriving and vibrant Society. It holds regular monthly meetings with interesting speakers covering a wide spectrum of garden related subjects.

During the summer months, it organises evening visits to local notable gardens, and has an Annual coach visit to more distant locations.

It holds an Annual Summer Show, which is held on the second Saturday of July each year. The show includes classes for cookery, flower arranging and handicrafts as well as the usual horticultural classes. So there is something for everyone – including children. Over its long history twenty five fine Cups and Trophies have been presented to the Society to be used as awards for the winners of the various classes at the Show. See the Giffords Cup and read the engraving on it.

One of the benefits of membership is 10% off everything at Marlows Garden Centre on Thursdays. Our Secretary will give you details.

Chairman	Jackie Fieldsend	01440 820108
Secretary	Dorothy Lightley	01440 820463
Annual Outing Secretary	Jackie Fieldsend	01440 820108

EVENTS

All meetings begin at 7.30pm in the WI Hall.

Monday 21st April
Flower Arranging with Fruit and Vegetables
Demonstration by Sally Swift

Monday 12th May
COFFEE EVENING AND BRING AND BUY

Monday 16th June
Hardy Bulbs throughout the Year
Talk by Frances Mount of Polstead

SUMMER EVENING VISITS
TO BE ARRANGED

Saturday 12th July
SUMMER SHOW

Monday 15th September
Fruit and Berries - Adding Colour to the Garden
Talk by Ian Seager of Stowmarket

Monday 13th October
Light Among the Trees Part 2
Talk by Mr Peter Beale of Sturmer

Monday 10th November
Gardening Then and Now
Talk by Rodney Tibbs of Cheveley

Friday 14th November
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
With Cheese and Wine

Monday 15th December
GRAND QUIZ EVENING
Winner to receive THE FLORA CUP
Other super prizes
Everyone is welcome to the above meetings, so hopefully we'll see you there








SEE THE SUMMER FLOWER SHOW REPORT

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

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President	Lady Rowland
Chairman	Jackie Fieldsend
Vice Chairman	Stan Bates
Treasurer	Maria Sumner
Secretary	Dorothy Lightley
Annual Outing Secretary	Jackie Fieldsend
Show Secretary	Jean Cook
Committee Member	Michael Medcalf
Committee Member	Dr Alex Nichols
Committee Member	Brian Hobbins
Committee Member	Carole Hobbins
Committee Member	Daphne Bates
Committee Member	Sylvia Tickner
Committee Member	Stephen Coe

Previous Horticultural Society reports that have been listed on this website and reported by various means throughout the village, mainly The Scene and What's-On, are listed below in date order - click on the report you are interested in to read more about it:

See 2007 Flower Show Report

See 2006 Flower Show Report

See 2005 Flower Show Report and List of Winners

You can also find out details about a history of the Horticultural Society and the annual flower show. The programme of events that we have organised for next year is also available for you to view.

Annual Flower Show
and History

View 2007
Programme of Events

Previous Reports