September News
Our next regular meeting is on Thursday 3rd September, 7.30pm at Harewood House – doors open at 7.00pm.
The talk this month is entitled “Incredible Vegetables” by Mandy Barber. Free tea and coffee, raffle, sales & swap table and informal competition.
The Annual Show
Given the very adverse growing conditions over the preceding months, the standard and quantity of exhibits was quite impressive. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed, in whatever capacity. It was an excellent team effort and demonstrated exactly why our association is so successful. The show sub-committee will very soon start planning for next March’s Spring Show, and now is a good time to buy bulbs etc ready to plant in the coming weeks/months. There are some excellent suppliers of flowering bulbs that can be found online.
Coffee Bar
Once again, we are manning the Coffee Bar - w/c 12th October. Donations of sandwich material etc are always appreciated as well as is good quality bric-a-brac. Please see Lloyd on Thursday evening. If you can help out during the week, even if it’s just for an hour or two, we would like to hear from you.
Plymouth Honey Show
We have a table at the upcoming Honey Show being hosted by The P & D Beekeepers Assn. The event is being held at Harewood House on Saturday 19th September from 10.00am – 4.00pm. We will be selling bulbs and plants as well as promoting Plympton Gardeners. We would be very grateful for any donations of plants that we can sell. Please bring any contributions to Thursday’s meeting or bring them along on the 19th.
Onion Competition
The weigh-in for the heaviest onion will take place at the October monthly meeting. Remember you do not need to tidy your onion, leave roots and leaves attached. It’s the weight that counts not the appearance!
Daffodil Competition
At Thursday’s meeting we will be issuing daffodils, complete with plant pot and compost. Plant your bulbs in the compost provided and nurture them in your own way during the winter, ready to display the flowering bulbs at next year’s March meeting. They will be judged on the evening with a small prize to the winner. There is no charge to enter this year but a small donation to our charity would be appreciated.
Member Information
It is our sad duty to inform you of the recent passing of two of our members.
Dave Bone, husband of Sue, died on 8th August following a short illness. His funeral will be held on Thursday 3rd September at 11.00am at the Park Crematorium, room 1.
Helen McCall passed away recently and unfortunately at this time we have no further information.