October Report

Our talk on 3rd October was very interesting and informative. Mark Read spoke to us about pot plants, demonstrating how to cut back pelargoniums and fuchsias correctly. He then showed us how to take cuttings. Mark’s talks are always enjoyable with lots of tips and anecdotes from his past experiences.

 

On November 7th, Fiona Penny will be giving us ideas on Seasonal Floral Decoration. This promises to be useful and enjoyable.

We will be taking names at this meeting for the Christmas meal, please sign up on the list provided or contact us to book your place. The cost will be £8 as last year.

Autumn is upon us and time to think about planting bulbs for Spring.

Immy has sent us this photo of her good crop of Sunset apples.

 

July News

First of all we are sad to say that one of our long-time members and Vice Presidents, Stella Knight, has passed away. Stella has been involved with the Society probably since childhood as her parents were also members. Stella was also a cookery and preserves judge and devised the recipes for our shows until a few years ago. Our secretary, Neil, remembers how kind and helpful she was when he first started exhibiting his preserves. He enjoyed talking to her and says she was a lovely lady.

Her funeral will take place on Wednesday 17th July at 3.15pm at the Weymouth Crematorium.

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We are currently making preparations for our Summer Show on August 17th. The schedule can be downloaded from the ‘Shows’ link on the home page.

We have been sent the following from Weymouth Bay Methodist Church;

Hi
I represent Weymouth Bay Methodist Church.  We have a small group of members who look after our garden and grounds with a monthly Saturday morning session, as part of our Eco Church actions.
I appreciate that most of your members will be very busy with their own gardens, but if anyone is at a loose end we would very much appreciate their help.  Free coffee and cake is always on offer.  Our next session is planned for Saturday 27 July, 9.00am until 12 noon, although we usually meet on the last Saturday of each month.
If you need any more information let me know.
Best wishes
Jacqui Trent
Circuit Administrator
Dorset South and West Circuit
tel 07709 601 567
Members’ Gardens
Ros’s pretty containers
Immy’s  lovely cut flowers

If you would like your garden featured, please send your photos to shows@budhs.org.uk

 

Summer Activities

The Plant Sale was very successful with plenty of buyers. Valuable funds were raised for the Society. Thanks to all who contributed in any way.

On June 6th we will be meeting at 7, Elwell Street at 2pm. Bring your own picnic. Let’s hope for a sunny day.

Our Summer Show takes place on 17th August. The schedule can be viewed or downloaded via the ‘Shows’ link. Entries can be emailed to shows@budhs.org.uk, just list the class numbers that you wish to enter.

Gold Club Summer Newsletter

Members Gardens Please send any photos of your gardens to shows@budhs.org.uk

 

Terry Gant’s cactus

 

Plant Sale and Summer Events

Our Plant Sale takes place on Saturday 11th May at The Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue. Tables are available free of charge with 20% of takings going to the Society. You don’t have to be a member to have a stall.

The hall will be open from 1pm to set up with the sale starting at 2pm. Teas and cakes will also be on sale,

Numbers were disappointingly down at our May meeting when Alan Eason presented an interesting talk on Water in the Garden. He is a very good speaker and showed us, through slides, haw to build a pond and what plants thrive in and around the water.

Our next event will be on June 6th. Members are invited to bring a picnic to the garden at 7, Elwell Street ( weather permitting).

Schedules are now available for our Summer Show in August. They can be downloaded from the ‘Shows’ link or collected from P & M Read, Florists. They will also be available at the picnic in June. The show is open to all to exhibit.

We look forward to seeing you all at these events.

Our members are welcome to join Wyke Regis on their trip to Rosemoor, details below.

WYKE REGIS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Coach trip to

RHS ROSEMOOR

Tuesday 18th June

£40 includes entry

Pick Up points include
Bluebird Coach Station Chickerell
Lanehouse Rocks, Wyke Smugglers
Rylands Lane, Law Courts, Spa Hotel

Book your tickets in the Trading Post on Weds 2-4pm or Sats 9.30 -12.30pm

Information from enquiries@wrhs.org.uk or 01305 759668

Members Gardens;

Azaleas are at their best now.

April Report

Our A.G.M. took place on 18th April. This was followed by a fascinating talk by our Chairman, Shaun Vallard, who spoke about his trip to the Galapagos Islands.

He showed us some amazing slides of the animals and birds. Giant tortoises, iguanas and birds all living peacefully on the islands.

Shaun also took underwater photographs while swimming among the turtles, sea lions and even sharks!  It was an extremely interesting and informative talk enjoyed by us all.

We will be visiting Poundbury Garden Centre on Thursday, 25th for a talk followed by discounted shopping Please arrive by 6pm.

Our next meeting is on 2nd May when Alan Eason will talk about  ‘Water in the Garden’

The Plant Sale takes place on 11th May at the Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue at 2pm. If you would like a stall or have plants to donate to the society stall please contact us via the Contacts link.

April Meeting

Our April meeting will be on the 18th as the school is closed for Easter holidays.

We will begin with a short A.G.M. when we hope to welcome a few new committee members. New ideas are always needed.

The A.G.M. will be followed by a talk from our Chairman, Shaun Vallard, entitled ‘My Trip to the Galapagos Islands’. 

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings, at a small charge of £2. Members free of course.

25th April ; Members’ visit to Poundbury Garden Centre for a talk followed by discounted shopping. Please arrive in time for a 6pm start. 

From our members’ gardens;

Magnolia, Yellow River

Spring Show Report 2024

Tulips straight and tall

Our Spring Show was held on Saturday 16th March at the Memorial Hall. There were 209 exhibits filling the hall with Spring colour, always a cheerful sight. There were plenty of daffodils this year with 88 exhibits in this section.

 Trophy Winners

 Junior Cup   Highest points, Children’s Classes, Evie-May Warne  Downer Cup  Best Photographic Print, Adrian Rea   Nottington Cup Best Exhibit, Handicrafts, David Greenhalf   Prospect Cup  Highest Points, Preserves and Cookery, Neil Coad               Ridgeway Cup  Highest Points, Propagation, Bill Howarth   Society Rose Bowl  Best Exhibit, Floral Art, Sara Warren  Grandshaw Cup  Highest Points, Pot Plants, Bill Howarth  Silver Salver  Best Exhibit, Pot Plants (excl. bulbs,)  Ros Gant                    Golds Shield   Best Exhibit, Bulbs in Pots, Bill Howarth  Spring Show Cup  Runner -up to Highest Points 1-6, Neal Hatch  Benson Cup   Highest Points 1-6, Bill Howarth      Silver Cup  Best Exhibit, Class 23, John Morris  Silver Trophy   Best Exhibit , Other Cut Flowers, Evelyn Morris  Diploma   Best Vase, Daffodils      Pink Silk    Bill Howarth  Diploma    Awarded at Judge’s discretion  Angel’s Breath    Ray Hayward    Best Bloom in Daffodils    Countdown   Eric Salt  Medal for Best Daffodil Exhibit,  Bill Howarth   Championship Salver          Bill Howarth 

Images from our show

Preparations

Early exhibitor, Friday evening

Saturday morning decisions

 

The preserves and cookery classes were well supported including 8 ginger cakes and 5 coffee and walnut.

 

 

 

Thanks to all who helped in any way and to all the exhibitors without whom there would be no show.

 

March Reminder

Our next meeting is on Thursday 7th March when Bryan Madders will give us a talk on growing dahlias for pleasure. The school is open from 7pm with the meeting starting at 7.30pm.

Our Spring Show takes place on 16th March at the Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue. Full details can be found on the ‘Shows’ link. Have a look at the schedule and see if there is something you can enter. Entries close on Wednesday 13th.

This is our treasurer’s camellia, it has had the most flowers ever this year.

Sad News

We are very sad to announce that Sheila Seal has passed away. Sheila was a long time member of the society and, with her husband, Colin, served on the committee until last year. She ran the raffles at our monthly meetings with Colin and helped at the shows.

Her funeral will take place on Friday 1st March at 4pm at Weymouth Crematorium. Our sincere sympathies go to Colin and his family.

Sheila and Colin had been married for 63 years.

February News and March events

A good number of members and visitors attended the February meeting when local historian, Sue Virgin, spoke about Upwey as it used to be. Upwey was an almost self-sufficient village with all the shops needed for everyday life. We were shown photographs of ‘then and now’ buildings with most commercial premises now converted to housing.

Our next meeting will be on March 7th when Bryan Madders will speak about ‘Dahlias for Pleasure’.

Our Spring Show takes place on March 16th in the Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, Upwey. There are classes in horticulture, cookery, flower arranging, handicrafts and photography. There is also a children’s section. All classes open to all. Full details can be found via the ‘shows’ link.

Daffodils in last year’s show