The Chairman, Tim Nichols, reported on a successful 2008 programme for the Garden Club. When reviewing the year he said that it had been a difficult year with a number of members being ill and absence and wished them well in 2009. He then gave a brief preview into the programme for 2009 before thanking members and the committee for their continued support.
Reports from the Treasurer, Show Secretary and the Tours sub-committee were all well received.
All the officers and committee were re-appointed and two new committee members were elected: Margaret & Jim Grose join the team in 2009.
The evening ended with a digital slide show of the Club's Mid Devon Show exhibit and five garden visits from 2008.
Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Saturday, 24 January 2009
4 days to the AGM
Yes, the paperwork is now all in place from the Secretary's point of view! The programmes have been printed and collated. The membership cards printed and laminated.
There are some exciting new and returning speakers for the evening talks. New and returning yet exciting venues for the garden visits. Find out more at the AGM on Tuesday evening at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm
See you there!
There are some exciting new and returning speakers for the evening talks. New and returning yet exciting venues for the garden visits. Find out more at the AGM on Tuesday evening at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm
See you there!
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Don't forget the AGM
Which is on Tuesday 27th January. If you can't make it to the meeting please send your subscription of £3 with a correctly stamped addressed envelope to the Chairman - contact us for the address. The 2009 programme and membership card will then posted to you after the AGM.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Christmas Luncheon
A visit to St Johns Nursery Barnstaple for Coffee preceded the Christmas Luncheon held at The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple.
After the meal we moved into the lounge for a festive prize draw and social chat:
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Christmas Social Evening
The Christmas Social & Prize giving evening was a great success at The New Hall.
Runners up made by Rachael Hart & Emma Nichols
The Prize winners were given their cups and trophies by our President, Lady Amory.
After a scrumpious supper provided by Mrs Barbara Chamberlain, the entertainment was supplied by local barber shop quartet Inachord.
Here are some photos of members enjoying the proceedings. 
The evening started with the tradional Quiz to guess who was who of the committee's baby photos was won by Peter Billing and caused great discussion and amusement.
The Best Decorated Parcel Competition was well supported and won by Mrs Pat Cyprus.
A box full of gifts were delivered to Age Concern, Tiverton the next day.
Runners up made by Rachael Hart & Emma Nichols
The Prize winners were given their cups and trophies by our President, Lady Amory.
After a scrumpious supper provided by Mrs Barbara Chamberlain, the entertainment was supplied by local barber shop quartet Inachord.
Here are some photos of members enjoying the proceedings.
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Christmas Coffee Morning
Members and visitors enjoyed refreshments and chat at the Christmas Coffee Morning.
Carol, Mary & Olive ready for business!
Sue taking a look at the things for sale
Carol, Mary & Olive ready for business!
Maggie selling bulbs for the Spring Flower Show's members competition
Thursday, 20 November 2008
November Talk
November saw John Langston & Mike Burgess from Secret Seeds of Cove give a new talk entitled Wildlife & Wildflowers in the Garden.
They explained that every garden needed "friends" to help create habitats and happy plant life. Using digital equipment they illustrated their talk with photographs taken on their travels and at Cove. Photos of amphibians like the common toads and frogs, water birds like the kingfisher and moorhens.
They said how they had developed a bog garden at Cove which was loved by the local wildlife. They explained how the good guys of the garden helped eliminate pests. The centipede, ladybird and hedgehog were all fine examples of the good wildlife found in the garden.
They told a story of how they had an unwelcome visitor in the form a roe deer had trampled the plants at the garden centre when he had come to see the willow deer that is on the grass verge next to the road by the entrance! Another time they had a visitor to the tea room - a tawny owl was found and the only way he could have gained entry was down the chimney.
One of the projects at the garden centre was the woodland garden which was being developed with plants for a source of nectar for insects. Bird boxes were erected but the birds seem to prefer to nest in the boxes near the buildings rather than in the woodland.
They explained that every garden needed "friends" to help create habitats and happy plant life. Using digital equipment they illustrated their talk with photographs taken on their travels and at Cove. Photos of amphibians like the common toads and frogs, water birds like the kingfisher and moorhens.
They said how they had developed a bog garden at Cove which was loved by the local wildlife. They explained how the good guys of the garden helped eliminate pests. The centipede, ladybird and hedgehog were all fine examples of the good wildlife found in the garden.
They told a story of how they had an unwelcome visitor in the form a roe deer had trampled the plants at the garden centre when he had come to see the willow deer that is on the grass verge next to the road by the entrance! Another time they had a visitor to the tea room - a tawny owl was found and the only way he could have gained entry was down the chimney.
One of the projects at the garden centre was the woodland garden which was being developed with plants for a source of nectar for insects. Bird boxes were erected but the birds seem to prefer to nest in the boxes near the buildings rather than in the woodland.
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