Spring Flower Show

The Spring Show was held at The New Hall on Saturday.  21 exhibitors put on a colourful display to the many visitors.

In the decorative section the principal winners were Maggie Roberts and Maureen Coldham, with Maggie winning the Award of Merit for her "Jewellery Box".

The Childrens Classes were won by Bailey Hilton and Paige Nichols.

Principal winners in the Cut Flowers section were Chad Stone; Sue Gollop; Mary Sedgbeer; Jean Bennett; Maureen Coldham; Ann Crawford; Monica Seatherton with Chad winning with his Vase of Mixed Narcissi.

In the Shrubs, trees and climbers section the principal winners were Monica Seatherton; Jean Bennett; Chad Stone; and Maureen Coldham with Monica Seatherton winning the Award of Merit for her Vase of Mixed Flowering Shrubs.

The Pot Plants section winners were Jean Bennett; Sue Gollop and Tim Nichols with Jean Bennett winning the Award of Merit for her beautiful Cyclamen plant.

The Photography section winners were Ros Nichols and Peter Sluman with Ros winning the Award of Merit for her image "In Memoriam".

The Jubilee Collection class was won by half a point by Jean Bennett and the Members Bulb growing competition was won by Ann Crawford.

The judges were Jan Connolly, Terry Bratcher and Tony Britton.

Photos courtesy of Ros Nichols:

Show Secretary Monica Seatherton 

Committee & Judges

Chad Stone's Mixed Narcissi

Monica Seatheron's Mixed Flowering Shrubs

Jean Bennett's Cyclamen

Club's Display Board

Jean Bennett's winning Jubilee Class exhibit

Ann Crawford's Red Riding Hood Tulips for the Member's Class

Ros Nichol's "In Memoriam" photo

Youngest exhibitor Bailey Hilton with his "Butterfly"

Maggie Roberts receiving her Award from Tim

Maureen Coldham with Tim

Tim giving Chad Stone his award

Monica Seatherton receiving her award

Jean Bennett receiving her award

Ros Nichols receiving her award

The Tea Ladies - Mary, Olive & Carol

Hosting BBC Gardeners Question Time

Tim Nichols announced at Tuesday's meeting that the Garden Club will be hosting the recording of BBC Radio 4's Gardeners Question Time on Wednesday 28th May at the Tiverton Community Arts Theatre (TCAT) at Tiverton High School from 5.30pm.  

Tickets will go on sale shortly with a charge of £3 to include a hot drink of tea or coffee.

The panellists will be known shortly and once we have been informed we will let you know.  So put the date and time in your diary and get your ticket when they go on sale.

Devon Wildlife Trust and the wild side of Exeter

Emily from the Devon Wildlife Trust gave an interesting and informative talk about the wild side of Exeter and other local build up areas at the Club's latest talk.

She discussed the habits of swifts and  the planting of wild flowers along grass verges; the use of local parks and getting the community to use them more.

Members and guests asked lots of questions and she was able to answer with her vast knowledge.

Flower Show entries

Remember that the Spring Flower Show will take place on Saturday 29th March at The New Hall, Tiverton.

It will be open for exhibitors from 9am to 10.45am and then open to the public from 2pm to 4.30pm

Entries close on Wednesday 26th March.

Chris Britton digs up some memories

An old friend visited the club to give an inspiring talk about unusual plants and shrubs for the first meeting of the year.  Chris Britton, formerly of Withleigh Nurseries, now trading and living in Kenton, brought a collection from his nursery.  A keen plantsman, he is a very knowledgeable and was able to give advice on planting and looking after a huge array of plants.

There was a competition for the best hellebore flower which Chris happily judged and Chad Stone was the lucky winner.

Report from the AGM

A successful Annual General meeting was held yesterday when the committee and officiers were re-elected once again. The programme and membership cards are now available for 2014. Subscriptions are now due in the sum of £5. The first meeting of the spring programme is on Tuesday 4th March at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm when Chris Britton from Kenton will be discussing Interesting and Unusual Plants and Shrubs.

Christmas at the Club

The Christmas Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy was a success at the beginning of December. This was followed by the Social and Prizegiving Evening at The New Hall. Then there was the Christmas Lunch at Oake Manor Golf Club. Photos from the Social & Prizegiving - prizes presented by our Club President Lady Amory      

Paige Nichols

Peter Billing

Mary Sedgbeer

Chad Stone

Val Payne

Margaret Grose

Ian Smith

Peter Billing - second highest aggregate points overall

Chad Stone - Highest aggregate points overall

Competition for the Best Dressed Parcel

Entertainment from the West End Warblers

Raffle Organisers Sue & Maureen