{"id":1545,"date":"2017-04-22T08:46:57","date_gmt":"2017-04-22T08:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyvalley.org.uk\/?page_id=1545"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:36:41","slug":"horticulture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/happyvalley.org.uk\/?page_id=1545","title":{"rendered":"Gardening Club"},"content":{"rendered":"

The thriving Bollington & District Gardening Club<\/strong> holds a Spring Show in March each year, as well as regular monthly meetings with speakers, workshops, the Bloomin\u2019 Bollington Garden Party and trips to well known gardens.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/a><\/h3>\n

Chairman: Steve Fry\u00a0\"\"
\nTel: 01625 430065<\/a>
\nemail:bollingtongardening@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Treasurer: Joyce Burton
\nTel: 01625 572668<\/a>
\nemail<\/span>: bollingtongardening@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Show Secretary: Martin Simmons
\nTel: 01625 478027
\nemail: bollingtonspringshow@outlook.com
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\nThe Bollington & District Gardening Club meets at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month (unless otherwise stated) at The Community Centre<\/a>, Ovenhouse Lane, Bollington SK10 5EY.\u00a0<\/em>The annual subscription of \u00a320, which includes free entry to all meetings, is due in January. <\/em>Non-members pay \u00a33.50 per meeting but they are always welcome.<\/em><\/p>\n

We hold a Spring Show in March each year. The schedule is obtainable via the links below or from the Show Secretary.\u00a0
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A group of members on the trip to the West Country in 2025.<\/p>\n

2026 Programme of Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday 15th January
\nCreating Mini Nature Reserves \u2013 Skylark Garden Design<\/p>\n

Thursday 19th February\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nAGM & Bees \u2013 John & Carole Goodwin<\/p>\n

Saturday 14th March\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nSpring Show<\/strong> \u2013 Civic Centre<\/p>\n

Thursday 19th<\/sup> March\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nArranging Flowers & Plants sustainably for the Home (Workshop) \u2013 Judith Matthews<\/p>\n

Thursday 16th<\/sup> April\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nWill Perennial Vegetables Save the Planet? \u2013 James Ellson<\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> April\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nArley Estate (Worcestershire) & Hodnet Hall Gardens \u2013 Day coach trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 21st<\/sup> May\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nWater in the Garden – Christian Dupont<\/p>\n

Sunday to Tuesday 7th<\/sup>-9th<\/sup> June\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nThree day East of England Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 9th<\/sup> July\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nHolehird Gardens: A Lakeland Garden for all seasons \u2013 Maggie Mees<\/p>\n

Sunday 12th<\/sup> July\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nBloomin\u2019 Bollington Garden Party<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday 26th<\/sup> July\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nTwo Lakeland Gardens \u2013 Rydal Mount & Holehird \u2013 Day Coach Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 20 August\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nPerfect Pots \u2013 Using Pots and Containers in the Garden \u2013 Maureen Sawyer<\/p>\n

Thursday 17th<\/sup> September\u00a0
\nAn Introduction to Alpines \u2013 Cliff Booker<\/p>\n

Friday 25th<\/sup> September\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nMalvern Autumn Show \u2013 Day Coach Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday 15th<\/sup> October\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nTrees & Shrubs for the Smaller Garden \u2013 Kathryn Robey<\/p>\n

Thursday 19th<\/sup> November\u00a0 \u00a0
\nHoward\u2019s Great Garden Quizzes \u2013 Howard Drury<\/p>\n

Thursday 3rd<\/sup> December\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0
\nChristmas Meal<\/p>\n

Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/a> Show 2026<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Spring Show returns this year on Saturday 14th March 2026<\/strong>, at the Civic Hall, Palmerston Street, Bollington. It is FREE<\/strong> to enter. Certificates will still be awarded to the first, second and third prize winners.
\nTo view the schedule, click on any of the “Schedule” links below.<\/p>\n

2026 Schedule<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpen to the public from 2.00pm to 3.45pm<\/strong>.\u00a0
\nTrophies will be presented at 3.45pm by the Mayor, Cllr. Jon Weston.
\nYou do NOT have to be a member to enter any of the classes listed in the 2026 Schedule<\/strong><\/a> but entries must be received by 9.00pm Wednesday<\/strong> prior to the show at the latest. Entries will NOT be accepted after this time, nor on the day of the show,
\nChildren\u2019s entries do not have to be registered and should be brought to the Civic Hall on the day of the Show. Entry form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To register your entries you can post the entry form, email bollingtonspringshow@outlook.com<\/a> or simply call Martin on 01625 478087. He will provide you with all the information you need. 2026 Schedule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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POT ET FLEUR WORKSHOP
\nThursday 19th March 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Members proudly displaying their creations at a Pot et Fleur Workshop run by The Loose Leaf Flower School. Pot et Fleur has Victorian origins combining living house plants with cut flowers.<\/em><\/p>\n

2026 SPRING SHOW<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Saturday the 14th March the Bollington and District Gardening Club held its 59th Spring Show\u2014an event that remains a highlight of community life and marks the welcome arrival of the Spring\/Summer season.<\/p>\n

Bathed in beautiful sunshine, the Civic Hall saw record numbers of visitors, all greeted by the delightful scent of spring flowers. A lively atmosphere filled the hall, with a bustling plant stall, tombola, a variety of crafts, and the ever-popular tea and homemade cakes.<\/p>\n

Awards were presented for outstanding plant arrangements, spring flowers, bulbs, and a wide range of plants. It was particularly fascinating to see the many varieties of narcissus on display. The handicraft exhibits were exquisite, showcasing creative embroidery, fashion accessories, woodwork, photography, and paintings. A particularly touching display featured tiny knitted hats and coats for premature babies.<\/p>\n

Children were also recognised with prizes for their imaginative entries, including miniature gardens and creative animals and insects made from recycled materials. (view their entries in the photographs below.)\u00a0 Of course, no spring show would be complete without the cake and preserve competition, with entries that looked delicious.<\/p>\n

The Mayor, John Weston, presented trophies and cups at the close of what was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The Gardening Club continues to thrive with an enthusiastic membership, offering monthly talks and a range of summer trips. (Details are in the events lists below).<\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Bloomin\u2019 Bollington Garden Party on Sunday 12th July.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maria OBrien<\/p>\n

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EVENTS 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS MEAL 2025<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Club held a very successful annual dinner at Hollin House Hotel, where the food and service were very good and everybody enjoyed the evening. Katey Walker’s photographs of the event can be seen below,<\/p>\n

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‘Bloomin’ Bollington’ Garden Party\u00a0 Sunday 13th July 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Bollington and District Gardening Club hosted a joyful afternoon on the recreation ground on Sunday 13th<\/sup> July to celebrate the winners of this year\u2019s Bloomin\u2019 Bollington competition. With glorious weather and a wonderful turnout, the Garden Party proved a great success.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This year saw 21 entries to the Bloomin\u2019 Bollington competition across three categories: Pubs, Caf\u00e9s 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.<\/p>\n

Category Winners:
\n<\/strong>Pubs:\u00a0<\/p>\n