Up and running in 1924 (and apparently earlier!) - RHS affiliated
NEWS:
The Society held an enjoyable and well attended AGM and Quiz on the 3rd of March. Tom Christopherson was re- elected as Chairman, Chris Stride as Treasurer, Heather Richards as Secretary and Mary Benson as Show Secretary and Kate Osborne was appointed Membership Secretary. Becky Penfold and Shirley Stride remain on the committee, joined by Nigel Hutchinson and Sarah Sawyer.
You can download and view the minutes of the AGM here: WISBOROUGH GREEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AGM 3rd March 2025.pdf
New members welcome
The WGHS is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and is operated and managed by volunteers on behalf of members to promote the enjoyment, knowledge and practice of horticulture now and for the future. We are a friendly group of enthusiastic gardeners and allotmenteers willing to share our knowledge and plants.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in horticulture. The society is non - profit making and all income is directed back into the society for the benefit of members.
The Committee have decided to keep membership free for 2025. Voluntary donations towards the running costs of the society are always welcome.
Shows
The August Flower Show returned to the Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday after a gap of a year, thanks to the considerable efforts of the new committee with the support over the weekend of a cohort of enthusiastic volunteers. With 39 entrants and 275 entries to the Show, the hall was brimming with flowers and produce from across the village and beyond, which was lovely to see. This was particularly pleasing in the context of a challenging year in the garden, with the weather changing radically from one day to the next, and our short summer appearing so late that many wondered whether it would appear at all… Despite all that, the judges (who are all independent and judge shows across the south east) remarked on the very high standard of entries at Wisborough Green, so congratulations to all who put entries in the Show, whether you won a cup or not!
It was also pleasing to see so many people visiting the Show on the day, with the hall busy from start to finish. One couple told us that they had come from Lewes just to see Wisborough Green’s flower show - when told that there was also a fete on the Green, that came as an unexpected bonus.
I should like to thank the committee members who put so much in the months leading up to and over the bank holiday weekend to relaunch the flower show, and to the team of volunteers who helped so much over the weekend – a great team effort.
Tom Christopherson
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Plant sales
This year's plant sale will take place on Saturday May the 17th at 11.15 on Little Green. Any donations of plants or offers of help very gratefully received!
WGHS Plant Sale, 2024
Volunteers
We always welcome volunteers, please do get in touch if you would like to donate plants for the May sale, or to help with the horticultural show or other events.
(Some of) The Committee, 2024
Talks and activities
In the past we have held talks on a wide range of subjects as well as hosting well known gardeners such as Chris Beardshaw, Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Biggs and Helen Yemm. This year Mark Saunders, head gardener at Fittleworth House will give an illustrated talk entitled Garden Inspiration on the evening of October the 6th at the village hall. There will be the opportunity for Q and A on a wide variety of garden topics aimed to appeal to both novice and experienced gardeners.
Christmas Wreath Making
The doors of Wisborough Green were adorned with some very beautiful wreaths over Christmas - and we very much hope to make this an annual tradition. This year's wreath making class ( 2025) will take place at the village hall on Saturday December the 6th. More details to follow in due course!
Trips
In recent years we have organised trips to Kew Gardens and The Savill Garden together with informal visits to more local gardens.
History
The Wisborough Green Horticultural Society has contributed to community life in the village for at least 100 years. The sundial on the Little Green was donated to the parish by the society to commemorate the millennium.
Millennium Sundial on Little Green
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors:-
Rosemary Ansell
James Bolam
Sue Jameson
Philip Juniper
Mark Robinson
Chris Bryant (07977 208392)
Bellmans Auctioneers (01403 700858)
Zest Unisex Hair Salon (01403 700202)
The West Sussex Antique Timber Company (01403 700139)
Dandelion Farewells (01403 701001)
The Bat & Ball (01403 700199)
Aurora Fireworks (01403 701991)
Spackman Accountancy Services (01403 700791)
Penfolds Property People (01403 289414)
Old Mill Cafe (01403 700094)
Wisborough Green Stores (01403 700278)
Newbridge Nurseries (01403 272686)
Village Nurseries (Sinnocks - 01798 813040) - WGHS members eligible for a 10% discount on plants and sundries on production of membership card
Prenplants (www.prenplants.co.uk) 01403 822437
If you would like to support the society and have your details listed here please contact us at wghsoc@gmail.com
Privacy Notice:
To view the Wisborough Green Horticultural Society privacy and data protection notice please click below:
Wisborough Green Horticultural Society Privacy Notice.pdf