The thriving Bollington & District Gardening Club holds a Spring Show in March each year, as well as regular monthly meetings and trips to well known gardens.
Contact
Chairman: Steve Fry
Tel: 01625 430065
email:bollingtongardening@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Joyce Burton
Tel: 01625 572668
email: bollingtongardening@hotmail.com
Show Secretary: Martin Simmons
Tel: 01625 478027
email: bollingtonspringshow@outlook.com
The Bollington & District Gardening Club meets at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) at The Community Centre
, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington SK10 5EY. The annual subscription of £ is due in January. Non-members pay £3.50 but they are always welcome at meetings
We hold a Spring Show in March each year. The schedule is obtainable via the links below or from the Show Secretary.
2026 Programme of Events
Thursday 15th January
Creating Mini Nature Reserves – Skylark Garden Design
Thursday 19th February
AGM & Bees – John & Carole Goodwin
Saturday 14th March
Spring Show – Civic Centre
Thursday 19th March
Arranging Flowers & Plants sustainably for the Home (Workshop) – Judith Matthews
Thursday 16th April
Will Perennial Vegetables Save the Planet? – James Ellson
Sunday 26th April
Arley Estate (Worcestershire) & Hodnet Hall Gardens – Day coach trip
Thursday 21st May
Water in the Garden – Christian Dupont
Sunday to Tuesday 7th-9th June
Three day East of England Trip
Thursday 9th July
Holehird Gardens: A Lakeland Garden for all seasons -Maggie Mees
Sunday 12th July
Bloomin’ Bollington Garden Party
Sunday 26th July
Two Lakeland Gardens – Rydal Mount & Holehird –Day Coach Trip
Thursday 20 August
Perfect Pots – Using Pots and Containers in the Garden – Maureen Sawyer
Thursday 17th September
An Introduction to Alpines – Cliff Booker
Friday 25th September
Malvern Autumn Show – Day Coach Trip
Thursday 15th October
Trees & Shrubs for the Smaller Garden – Kathryn Robey
Thursday 19th November
Howard’s Great Garden Quizzes – Howard Drury
Thursday 3rd December
Christmas Meal
Spring Show 2026
The Spring Show returns this year on Saturday 14th March 2026, at the Civic Hall, Palmerston Street, Bollington. It is FREE to enter. Certificates will still be awarded to the first, second and third prize winners.
To view the schedule, click on any of the “Schedule” links below.
2026 Schedule
Open to the public from 2.00pm to 3.45pm.
Trophies will be presented at 3.45pm by the Mayor, Cllr. Helen Ellwood.
You do NOT have to be a member to enter any of the classes listed in the Schedule
but entries must be received by 9.00pm Wednesday prior to the show at the latest. Entries
will NOT be accepted after this time, nor on the day of the show,
Children’s entries do not have to registered and should be brought to the Civic Hall on the day of the Show. Entry form.
To register your entries you can post the entry form, email bollingtonspringshow@outlook.com or simply call Martin on 01625 478087. He will provide you with all the information you need. Schedule
EVENTS 2025
‘Bloomin’ Bollington’ Garden Party Sunday 13th July 2025
The Bollington and District Gardening Club hosted a joyful afternoon on the recreation ground on Sunday 13th July to celebrate the winners of this year’s Bloomin’ Bollington competition. With glorious weather and a wonderful turnout, the Garden Party proved a great success.
Attendees enjoyed fun games for the children, delicious teas, plant stalls, a tombola, and support from local businesses including Happy Valley Honey, Prestbury Garden Centre, Mr Whippy Ice Cream, Bollington Borrowers, Perfectly Darling Facepainting, Inspired by Naples Pizza and Canalside Radio, all of whom contributed to the fantastic community atmosphere.
This year saw 21 entries to the Bloomin’ Bollington competition across three categories: Pubs, Cafés and Restaurants and Local Businesses. Judges found it especially difficult to choose the winners, as every entry had clearly invested significant time and creativity in their floral displays.
Category Winners:
Pubs:
- The Cotton Tree
- The Holly Bush
- The Spinners Arms
- The Turners
Cafés and Restaurants:
- The Green
- No.74 Deli
- The Mulberry Leaf
Local Businesses:
- Bollington Veterinary Centre
- Belfields Bakery
- Essential Beauty
- Loose Leaf Flower School
Sunflower Superstars
The highlight of the day was the Children’s Sunflower Competition, with winners Toby, Zoe, and Ted Lewis and Flo Bradley proudly taking home prizes for their impressive blooms.
Special Recognition
Rainow Primary School and St John’s Primary School were awarded special recognition for the outstanding work of their gardening clubs. The judges were especially impressed by the children’s enthusiasm and their impressive knowledge of plants and produce.
The Bloomin’ Bollington competition and Garden Party has once again brought colour and cheer to the town. Locals and visitors alike are appreciating the beautiful displays that are making Bollington so vibrant and welcoming this summer. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported the event!
Article:Maria O’Brien
Photos: Ray Jordan
West Country Trip Sunday 8-10 June 2025
A group of Club members went on a very successful trip to visit three gardens, Hestercombe House in Somerset, RHS Rosemoor in Devon and Hidcote in the Cotswolds. Click here to read Maria O’Brien’s account of the trip and view some of Kate Walker’s photographs. Below is the group photograph taken by Ray Jordan.
Spring Show 2025
Click here to view a selection of photographs from the show.
Meetings programme
THE GARDENING EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2026 APPEAR ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE SCHEDULE
The Bollington and District Gardening Club meets at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) at The Community Centre, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington, Cheshire. SK10 5EY.
Entry: Members £2 Non-members £3:50
Please remember that your subscription of £ for 2026 is due in January.