The AGM took place in April and the entire committee were re-elected. Membership fees remain the same at £6 per person per year. Mark Read judged the member’s mini show and gave advice on how to grow peppers, begonias and pelargoniums.

The Society held their annual plant sale in May and it was a great success. Everybody brought big bags and they went home full. The refreshment stall was really busy with people chatting and admiring their purchases. Advice was freely given and experiences shared. We made over £250 in just over an hour, so a big , big thank you to everybody who donated plants and helped on the stalls.

On 14th June 2012, Ellen Simon from Tamarisk Farm, is showing members around her organic farm at West Bexington, DT2 9DF. The walk begins at 6.00pm. If you think the walk may be too hard come anyway and sit in her lovely garden and listen to the silence.

One of our members is also trying to organise a visit to The Pepper Man , who also lives at West Bexington. No details yet, but watch this space.

Don’t forget the next plant sale is this Saturday 5th May 2pm at the Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, Upwey.

Broadwey & Upwey Horticultural Society March meeting newsletter

More seeds needed for Plant Sale
Could you sew a few more seeds this year with a view to bringing them in for the society to sell at our plant sale on May 5th 2012.

April brings a very exciting event to the society’s calendar – The AGM combined with the mini show, for members only on Thursday 19th April 2012.

The business of an AGM will be to appoint; a President, Vice-President, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and a committee of fourteen with the power to add to their numbers. Nominations for any of the above positions must be lodged with the society’s secretary, Mrs Sheila Seal, before 12 March 2012, together with any other items for the agenda.

We are very fortunate that the officers of your society are willing to stand for another year. We would though like to see new faces on the committee because they bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall.

An evening trip to Poundbury Garden Centre has been arranged for Thursday 26^th April 2012 (6.45-7.00pm start) Members to find their own way there, or perhaps car share?

The Spring show was held last Saturday 17th March 2012 at the Memorial Hall in Upwey. There were lots of fantastic entries in the show and we were honoured that His Worship the Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Mr G Winter was available to give out the special awards.
Details of the winners are on the Spring Show 2012 page.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 1st March, Carl Dallinson will be speaking about Floral displays in Weymouth and Dorset.

We’re getting ready for our Spring Show which is being held on Saturday March 17th. There are 9 sections each with several classes to enter. If you’d like more details please visit our Spring Show 2012 page where you can download the full schedule.