Dymock & District Horticultural Society

This friendly society meets on the first Thursday of most months in Dymock parish hall.

The May meeting is an evening visit to a local garden of some interest.

In July the society meets for it's annual garden party, which is held at the home of a willing member. This is a very relaxed evening where good food, wine and awarding of the society trophies ensure a pleasant meeting.

In August we meet on a Sunday to visit a garden slightly further afield. We arrive around lunchtime, some taking a picnic while others repair to a local hostelry or restaurant to sample the local fare. After lunch we take a very gentle stroll around the grounds, where we admire, and occasionally, offer constructive criticism on the horticultural wonders we have come to see.

The annual membership is £5-00. This is possibly the best use of five pounds you will find around today. This provides a varied and interesting selection of speakers who pass on their information and knowledge to all who listen. This is followed by the raffle, the monthly competition, and a pleasant chat with friends over a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits.

The members of the society have the opportunity to purchase seeds from the Dobie's catalogue at greatly reduced rates. The rates of discount vary, but basically the more we buy the cheaper they get! We also get a reduction when purchasing mid week at Hazlefields.

The members of the society have varied horticultural interests, some being 'veg people' and others being 'flower people' with the majority being rather sensibly in between and enjoying all aspects of the garden, especially if this means viewing it from a lounger on a sunny day with a cool drink to hand. Some members are possibly not very interested in horticulture at all, but come along for the social side of it. It matters not!

All are welcome

For further information please feel free to contact any member of the committee.