A reminder that our next meeting is on 1st February when there will be an illustrated talk by local historian, Sue Virgin, entitled ‘Upwey, a Walk Down Memory Lane’. We will see pictures of how Upwey was in the past. All welcome, members free and visitors £2.
The Gold Club have sent us a list of free talks that you may be interested in, details below.
We wish all our members, old and new, a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Our Chairman made this wreath with things from his garden
There will be no meeting in January. We look forward to seeing you all on February 1st when local historian, Sue Virgin, will present ‘Upwey, a Walk Down Memory Lane’. Our meetings are open to all, members free, visitors £2.
December Quiz and Meal. This was again very enjoyable and we thank all who contributed in any way to it’s success.
During the evening an award was presented to the ladies who have provided teas and cakes at our two shows for many years. They include Sue Mountjoy, Carol White, Eve Price, Helen Goodman and Gill Wilkinson.
The Mary Middlemass Plate was awarded to the person who gained most points in our Flower and Plant of the Month competitions over the year, Eve Morris.
The Quizmaster, our Chairman, Shaun
Pondering the questions
The winning team
The Committee
For your interest – November Newsletter 2023 Corporate
The Summer Show is taking place on 19th August. Preparations are under way and hopefully exhibitors are thinking about their entries. The easiest way to enter is to go to the ‘Shows’ link and view or download the schedule. Email your entries (class numbers and name and address) to shows@budhs.org.uk and pay when you bring your exhibits. Staging of exhibits is from 8pm – 9.30pm on Friday 18th and from 7.15am – 10.15am on show day. The show secretary can be contacted on 01305 813942 or by emailing shows@budhs.org.uk
Dahlias at last year’s show
Our Autumn programme begins in September, click on Calendar of Events for details.
Still winter but there are signs of brighter days ahead.
Our first meeting of the year will be on February 2nd when we look forward to seeing our members and visitors. The scheduled talk has had to be postponed so Martin Young will be talking to us about growing hydrangeas successfully. We are always happy to welcome new members.
Our Summer Show on 20th August was vey successful. We received almost 300 entries of a very good standard. Plenty of visitors enjoyed the display and stayed to have a go on the Tombola followed by tea and cake. A huge thankyou to all who helped set up the tables etc., served tea and of course to the exhibitors and Judges.
Our first Meeting after the Summer break will be our A.G.M. on 8th September. This will include a tribute to our greatly missed late President, Peter Read. His sons Mark and Adrian will be present with photos and scapbooks. They will also share their memories of their Dad.
Show Results
SPECIAL AWARDS
National Vegetable Society Medal, Best Vegetable Exhibit – John Morris
National Vegetable Society Runner-up to Best Vegetable Award – John Morris
Silver Challenge Cup, Best Vegetable Collection – John Morris
Charles Read Memorial Cup, Highest Points, Vegetable Classes – John Morris
The Tomato Trophy, Best Exhibit, Tomato Classes – Bill Howarth
Upwey and Broadwey Produce Challenge Cup – John Morris
Springfield Cup, Best Exhibit, Fruit Classes – Bill Howarth
National Dahlia Society Silver Medal, Best Exhibit – Neal Hatch
National Dahlia Society Bronze Medal – Neal Hatch
The Beaton Challenge Cup, Highest Points Flower Classes – Bill Howarth
Bincombe Cup, Best Exhibit, Cut Flower Classes – John Morris
Coronation Silver Challenge Cup, Best Exhibit, Pot Plants – Mark Read
Gladioli Award Best exhibit, Gladioli Classes – Neal Hatch
Begonia Award Best exhibit Begonia Classes – Shaun Vallard
Upwey and Broadwey Memorial Amateur Produce Challenge Cup Highest points, Novice Classes – No entries
Pridham Rose Bowl Highest Points Floral Decoration- Charlie McCormick
Sackville Hamilton Challenge Cup Best Exhibit Floral Decoration- Charlie McCormick
Novice Floral Award Best Exhibit, Class 80- No entries
The Howard Cup Highest Points, Preserves and Cookery – Chris Warner
The Richard’s Trophy Best Exhibit, Preserves and Cookery – Chris Warner
Westbrook Cup Best Exhibit Handicrafts – Julia Sheffield
Redlands Cup Highest Points, Photography in Spring and Summer Shows – Meg Rolfe
Cup for the Highest Points in Group 1, Children’s Classes – Evie-May Warner
The Virgin Challenge Cup Highest Points in Group 2, Children’s Classes – Lucy Polley and Lucy Kinsey =
The Banksian Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society – Bill Howarth
The efco Trophy Highest Points gained in Show – Bill Howarth
OUR SHOW IN PICTURES
First of all, we are sad to hear that Joy Everington passed away on Sunday, 5th June. Joy was President of the Federation following many years as Treasurer and Secretary. She was also a well respected judge and will be missed. The Federation Chairman, Derek Tarrant, has shared this tribute with us;
Joy. My friend from Horticulture, a rather stern lady on the outside, but when you worked with her and talked of other things in life, it became a pleasure to know her.
The Dorset Federation of Horticultural Society would probably not be so well known, but for the tremendous amount of work Joy put in to it over many years. Finally and quite rightly, as a reward for all the work, became the President.
Her work as a Judge was second to none and she gave advice and knowledge to many others.
The horticultural world in the South and West is now a poorer place without her.
Thank You Joy.
We will miss you.
Rest in peace.
On a happier note, The Jubilee Picnic was enjoyed by members on 2nd June, a lovely sunny afternoon in Immy and Bob Turner’s garden. Many thanks to them.
We have a break now until the Summer Show on 20th August. Details and schedule can be found on the ‘shows’ link. Copies of the schedule are also available from the Show Secretary, 813942. You will see that we have continued the Jubilee theme in the Floral Decoration classes.
Platinum Jubilee Photos;
Arrangements are well in hand for the Spring Show on 19th March. Entries close on Wednesday 16th. They can be posted or phoned in to the Show Secretary or emailed to shows@budhs.org.uk. They can also be dropped off at Read’s Florist. Full details are in the schedule which can be downloaded from the ‘shows’ link. There will be the usual Tombola and teas will be served with delicious home-made cakes.
A few of the exhibits at the 2019 show
Meanwhile, the monthly meeting on Thursday 3rd March was very well attended. Steve Jeffries gave a very interesting and comprehensive talk on shrubs. The many questions from members added to the information given and the enjoyment of the evening.
The next meeting will be on Thursday 7th April, 7.30pm at the school. Bob Turner will give a talk entitled ‘A walk down the River Wey’. This promises to be very interesting.
We have received this card from the Mayor of Weymouth.
Our Christmas Supper took place on the 7th December and was a really enjoyable evening despite the late change of venue. We were informed in the morning that we were unable to use the school due to a high number of Covid cases there. Fortunately, the Memorial Hall was free so everyone was notified and up to the hall we went.
The evening began with a quiz followed by a turkey and ham supper with mincemeat slices and clotted cream. Answers were given by quizmaster, Shaun and the winners were Sarah Studley’s team. Well done to all who took part.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday February 3rd, 2022 when Sara Harpley will give us a talk entitled ‘How to get the best from your camera.’ Sara judged our photography exhibits at the Summer Show.
Our 2022 Spring Schedule is available to download by clicking the ‘Shows’ link
We wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in February. We are always happy to welcome new faces.
We are pleased to announce that we have arranged our first talk since Covid. Steve Jeffries of Dobbies Garden Centre will be giving an ‘Inspirational and Interactive’ garden talk on Tuesday, 5th October at Upwey and Broadwey Memorial Hall, Victoria Avenue, DT3 5NG at 7.30pm.
Membership fees (£6) will be due at this meeting where there will be a membership form to complete.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW VENUE AND DAY for all meetings.
November 2nd Gardening for Climate Change – A speaker from the Gold Club
December 7th Fun Quiz and Christmas Supper
Our Society entered the Dorset Federation Inter-Society Show on 12th September at Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall near Blandford.
It took a very early start to stage our 43 exhibits. We were very pleased to win eight first prizes, including three Best Exhibit trophies; Best Wine exhibit (sloe gin), Best Cactus Exhibit ( Cactus/Succulent Collection) and Best Exhibit in Pot Plants (Collection of Three). A very enjoyable day indeed. Many thanks to all who contributed items, also to those who transported them to the show and helped with staging.
Some of our exhibits
Our prize winning cactus collection
Sloe gin with trophy and certificate
Pot Plant Collection with trophy and certificate
Mixed Collection
Our Homecraft Collection with a Halloween theme
Part of the hall ready for judging