Our meeting on March 5th took the form of a Gardeners’ Question Time. It proved to be a great success with a very good attendance and some interesting questions. The panel, Peter Read, Sarah Studley and Steve Jeffries, each answered every question, with some differing opinions. Lots of information was given in a light-hearted and humorous way Another very enjoyable evening.

Ros Gant introduced the panel and gave the notices but then had to return home as Nottington village was on high flood alert.

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Our Spring Show is the next event on 21st March. Please try to enter, schedules are available from P.&M.Read, Broadwey Village Stores or by ringing 813942. They can also be down-loaded from the ‘Shows’ link. Entries close on Wednesday, 18th and can be e-mailed, if more convenient, to shows@budhs.org.uk.

The A.G.M. will be held on 2nd April at 7.30 pm, this includes the Members Mini Show. Entries on the night.

Owermoigne and District Horticultural Society have invited us to join them on Wednesday August 5th at Owermoigne Cricket Club at 6.30 pm. There will be a talk followed by a barbeque with hot dogs, burgers and a veggie option. This promises to be a pleasant social event and a chance to meet other gardeners. Bockhampton and District Horticultural Society have also been invited.

Julia’s House Hospice have asked if any of our members would like to open their garden this year to support their valuable work. Full details from www.juliashouse.org or call 01202 644220.

Wyke Regis Horticultural Society have seats available on their trip to Powderham Castle on Friday 1st May. Toby’s Garden Festival will be in full swing with Toby .Buckland in attendance. Call 01305 759668 or e-mail enquiries@wrhs.org.uk.