Meetings are held in St George's Hall, Gloucester Road, Sparrows Green. - unless otherwise stated
Tea coffee and chatter are available from 19:00 - 19:30 and formal business begins at 19:30
Membership costs only £5 a year

Chairman:  Jean Lavender 782 962
Secretary: Rosemary Collins 782 243
Treasurer: John Turley 782 049

 The next meeting will be in St. George's Hall at 7.30 on Monday 13th September, when Susan Scrivens will talk about "Saltwood Summer".
Don't miss the Autumn Show, to be held in the Commemoration Hall on Saturday 18th September.  Schedules (50p.) are available from Jean Marie in the High Street.  There will classes for Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Handicraft, Decorative and Cookery.  Children are encouraged to have a go.  Staging takes place from 7.30 - 9.00 pm on Friday 17th and between 8.00 and 10.30 am on the Saturday.  Judging will commence at 10.45 am and the doors will be open to the public at 2.00 pm.  There will be a Raffle, and refreshments will be available in the afternoon

WADHURST GARDENING ASSOCIATION SUMMER SHOW RESULTS.

In spite of the Wadhurst Gardeners saying it is either too cold, too wet or, on this occasion, too hot and dry, they still managed to produce as always an excellent display for their Summer Show.  Presentations of the Cups were made by the President Mr. Jim Cooper, and one particular member, Mr Jim Overy, was surprised and delighted to be presented with the Sharp Cup for a vase of Sweet Peas.  The Presentation was followed by a snack buffet.  Towards the end of the evening members enjoyed a display of their Committee Members’ photographs when they were young.  The brain teaser was trying to fit the photos to the right Committee Member.  Fun was had by all, particularly as there was a joker in the pack.

CUP WINNERS:-
SHARP CUP – One vase of Sweet Peas   Mr Jim Overy

COURTHOPE CUP -  Vase 3 large (HT) or cluster flowered (floribunda) Roses: Rosemary Lavender
DRUMMOND CUP - An exhibit in which Sweet Peas predominate: Jean Lavender
SERJEANT ROSE BOWL - Collection of mixed herbaceous perennials: Kay Barden

OTHER RESULTS:-

One vase of Sweet Peas - 2nd Kay Harden. 3rd Kath Cooper.
Vase 3 large (HT) or cluster flowered (floribunda)Roses - one entry only as above.
A stem of any other variety of Rose - 1st Rosemary Collins. 2nd Rosemary Lavender.  3rd Mary Terry.
A dish of 10 fruits - 1st Rosemary Lavender. 2nd Rosemary Collins. 3rd Carolyn Sanders.
One specimen Rose - 1st Kathy Cooper. 2nd Inyca Humphreys. 3rd Kay Barden.
One scented Rose - 1st Sue Petrie. 2nd Kay Barden. 3rd Kathy Cooper.
A summer vegetable - (as listed) 1st Colin Maynard. 2nd Sue Petrie. 3rd Kay Barden.
Collection of vegetables/fruit in a small trug. - 1st Sue Petrie. 2nd Jean Lavender.
Exhibit in which Sweet Peas predominate - 2nd Carolyn Sanders. 3rd Mary Terry.
Patio Pot of Summer Flowers - 1st Jean Lavender. 2   Mary Terry. 3rd Rosemary Lavender.
Collection mixed herbaceous perennials - 2nd Jean Lavender. 3rd Rosemary Collins.
One Hydrangea head - 1st Rosemary Collins. 2nd Kay Bardin.
A flowering Pot Plant - 1st Rosemary Lavender. 2nd Nan Fuggle. 3rd Jean Lavender.
A Chocolate Cake (not sponge) - 1st Mrs P. Maynard. 2nd Janet Overy. 3rd Jean Lavender.

Gardeners' Question Time report   [photos © Michael Flegg]