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.
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 09.15AM TO 12.00 NOON
AND FROM 19TH SEPTEMBER WE WILL OPEN AT 9.OOAM
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting was held in the 6th Form Common Room at Aylesbury Grammar School at 7.30pm on Friday 15th January 2010. All of the Officers were re-elected unopposed, that is, Mr R Cooper, OBE, as president, Mr K Keasley (chairman), Mr C Gray (vice chairman) Mrs A Miles (treasurer) and Mr J Benham (secretary). Three new members were elected to the committee: Mr S Ash, Mr D Meakin and Mrs L Ridgway.
After the Annual General Meeting (and a glass of wine) Geoff Burnett entertained us with slides set to music on the topic 'Down Your Way' (around Buckinghamshire). What excellent entertainment that was! Superb photography and very professionally presented.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
COACH TRIPS
The third coach trip of the year is to the Malvern Show. This will take place on Saturday 25th September and the cost is £25.
ANNUAL SHOW
Our Annual Show will be held at the Grammar School on Saturday,18th September 2010. Schedules are now available from our Thurston Trading Store on the Old Stoke Road Allotment Site, or contact the Show Secretary, Chris Gray on telephone 01296 488160.
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!
Even if you don't put an entry into the Show, come along and see the work of others. The doors open at 2.30pm. There is no charge, there will be a raffle and tea and cakes will be on sale. So, put the date in your diary - 18th September at the Aylesbury Grammar School.
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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
