CHAIRMAN'S Report

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Congregational Church Rooms, commencing at 7.30pm.

It has been a busy year for the club starting off with a successful Bull Show, thank you to Mavis and Tony.

There has been a varied programme of interesting speakers, a summer evening garden visit to Wesley Court was enjoyed by members and residents, Stroud Country Show was wet but the show went on - all entries and judges turned up and the plant stall was again a success thanks to Louise and her team, and a coach trip to Wisley Gardens with a coffee break at Longacre Garden Centre was well received.

Thank you to Nigel Davey for being treasurer, Gill Davey minutes secretary, Sharon Pellatt for organising refreshments and the rest of the committee for their hard work.

This year's programme is almost ready with two special occasions to promote the club.

Mr Jim Buttress from BBC2's Big Allotment Challenge will be here on Tuesday, April 7 at 7.30pm.

Tickets £5 each on sale from Edna Powell 01453 763660 or the Tourist Information office.

A weekend coach trip to the Autumn Harrogate Flower Show and Harlow Carr Gardens is planned for September 18, 20 seats are still available further information from Ken Gracie, telephone 01453 765753.