The Aylesbury Gardening Society was first formed in 1880 and is still going strong. One of our prime functions is to run the Thurston Trading Store which is located on the Town Council Allotment site in Old Stoke Road (postcode HP21 8DG). You will find us ready and willing to help with all your gardening queries. For opening times and special events see below.
We have in stock over 200 items such as gloves, fleece, blood fish and bone, compost, Growmore, netting, string and bean poles. We will also order your potatoes for you.
All our prices are competitive. You will be served by fellow gardeners, so please come and pay us a visit.
We also have a programme of events including outings, talks and our Annual Show.
The membership fee is very reasonable (see below).
For any further information please ring the secretary, Joe Benham 01296 424924
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THE THURSTON TRADING STORE IS OPEN ON:
SUNDAYS - FROM 09.00AM TO 12.00 NOON
THURSDAYS - FROM 6.30PM TO 8 PM DURING APRIL AND MAY ONLY
Also the Store will be closed on 23rd and 30th December 2012
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2012
The Annual General Meeting was held in the 6th Form Common Room at Aylesbury Grammar School at 7.30pm on Friday 20th January 2012.
The officers of the Society are:
President: Mr R James
Chairman: Mr K Keasley
Vice chairman: Mr C Gray
Treasurer: Mrs A Miles
Secretary: Mr J Benham
The following were re-elected to serve on the committee for a further 3 years:
Mrs A Hargrove, Mr G Lang, Mr I Mortimer, Mr D Ridgway, Mrs L Ridgway, Mrs S Smith and Mr P Waterson.
The following was elected to serve on the committee
Mr G Webster
After the meeting we were entertained by Mr Colin Oaks who gave an excellent talk entitled:
'Digging for Victory - Allotments and Gardens in War'
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AT THE THURSTON TRADING STORE
POTATO ORDER FORMS
The potatoes are now in and if you have pre-ordered they are ready for collection. If you haven't ordered the following varieties are still available:
Earlies: Accord, Casablanca, Foremost, Lady Christl, Maris Bard, Rocket and Vanessa
Second Earlies: Kestrel, Wilja and Yukon Gold
Maincrop: Cara, Desiree, Majestic, Maris Piper and Valor
Salad Potato/2nd early: Charlotte
All varieties are priced the same this year. For example 3kg will be £3.10 or 6kg will be £5.90. But you can order as many as you like - 1/2kg will cost 65p, so why not try a variety you have not grown before.
NB: We have already 'sold out' of the second early 'Catriona', and main crop 'Romano', so get your orders in!
SHALLOTS AND ONION SETS
The shallots and onion sets are now in and, surprise, that are even cheaper than last year!
Shallots:
Red Sun and Golden Gormet - 500gm for £1.60
Onions:
Sturon, Centurian and Rumba - 500gm for £1.60
- 250gm for 85p
SEED CATALOGUES
The seeds that members pre-ordered from the catalogues of D T Brown and Suttons are now ready for collection from the Store. Those from Suttons have received a discount of 35% and D T Brown's discount is 40%.
Many thanks to those members who put in orders, and for those who have missed out this time, keep an eye out for the catalogues towards the end of the year. The bigger the order we can submit, the better the discount we are able to pass on.
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EVENTS
COACH TRIPS
The second trip for 2011 was to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Hyde Hall. This took place on Saturday 13th August and this was a special week-end at these gardens: 'Hyde Hall Celebration of Plants'. There was an opportunity to buy a fantastic range of plants, many of which are not available at garden centres. Local exhibitors were on hand to give expert advice.
The total cost was only £11 and was thoroughly enjoyed by those who went on the trip.
The programme for 2012 we be out shortly.
ANNUAL SHOW
Our Annual Show for 2011 was held at the Grammar School on Saturday,17th September.
There are many Sections in the Show which are open to all, unless otherwise stated. They are:
1. Vegetables: 27 classes
2. Vegetables and flowers: but entry restricted to FULL members, resident in the town of Aylesbury: 13 classes
3. Flowers and shrubs: 25 classes
4. Floral Art: 7 classes
5. Dahlias: 18 classes
6. Fruit: 5 classes
7. Cacti and Succulents: 5 classes
8. Chrysanthemums: 10 classes
9. Wine and Beer: 7 classes
10. Domestic: 20 classes
11. Master Gardener Award
12. Junior Classes: open to all under 16 years of age, with 9 classes
You can see there is something for everyone. There are 29 trophies to be awarded and good prize money! So, get sorted in your mind what you want to enter for our show in 2012!
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MEMBERSHIP
Aylesbury Gardening Society is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society; the Royal National Rose Society; the National Dahlia Society; the National Chrysanthemum Society and the National Vegetable Society. The Society is also a member of the Bucks Association of Horticultural Societies.
Also, the Society welcomes other local Horticulural Societies as affiliated members.
MEMBERSHIP FEES AS FROM 1 JANUARY 2010
FULL MEMBERS (AYLESBURY TOWN RESIDENTS):
Joining fee & first year £3.50
Annual subscription £3.00
MEMBER OF AFFILIATED SOCIETY:
There is no joining fee
Annual subscription £3.00
ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
Joining fee £4.00
Annual subscription £3.00
ALL MEMBERS AGED 60 YEARS AND OVER:
Joining fee (if applicable) £3.00
Annual subsciption £2.00
24 March 2009
