The Horticulture Section of Trawden Show is run in association with the Colne Horticulture Society. Their roots can be traced back to 1915 and is one of the oldest societies in Colne. The Society are dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.
Their goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.
Membership
Members over the years have included:
- Champion breeders of pinks and carnations
- 2 National judges for chrysanthemums, pinks & carnations
- National champion 3 times for chrysanthemums showing in London
- Best in show at Harrogate Amateur Decorative Championship
- Winning carnations at Nottingham & District Picotee Carnation Society
- Winning pink champions at Southport
- National Daffodil winners at the NEC Birmingham & Harrogate Spring Show
- Daily Mail Gold Cup for Best in Europe Gladioli Seedlings
- 7 AGMs to-date from the Royal Horticultural Society trila grounds at Wisley in Woking
- Their membership also includes one of the countries top vegetable growers, who is famous for cross pollinating and growing the ‘Pendle Leek’
As a member of the society you will receive the following benefits:
- 2 yearly shows
- Lectures
- Free advice
- Monthly meetings
- Annual AGM
Full Membership £2.00, Concession £1.00
The Society meets at: North Valley Community Centre, Birtwistle Avenue, Colne
For further details about membership or the Society contact:
| PRESIDENT Mr John Gott 29 Peel Road Colne BB8 9NX 01282 869644 | SECRETARY Rosey Thompson Moss Houses Farm Moss Houses Road Foulridge BB8 7QL 01282 864461 |
To contact us, email Jaygee46@hotmail.co.uk or colne.horticulture@hotmail.com
Results for the Horticulture section can be found on our Results page here.
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