(Photograph: © Mark
C Young 2006)
The Association was founded in 1961 and at present
has approximately 250 members. Membership which costs £2 per
year is not restricted to residents of the village. Anybody with an
interest in gardening is welcome.
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Located in a beautiful downland village, in one of
the sunniest places in the country just north of Worthing in West
Sussex, gardening is a favourite occupation of many of the residents.
To complement this, the Association holds a number of events throughout
the year. We hold a annual quiz together with a Christmas Social event
which is hugely popular.
(Photograph: © Mark
C Young 2006)
For ten months of the year, on the last Friday of
the month, there is an Association meeting with guest speakers.
Subjects range from specialist plants to topics of general interest.
Every one is made welcome, regardless of membership. There is a raffle
each month together with refreshments on the night. The topics for our
talks vary from subjects such as 'Showing Sweet Peas', 'Planting up a
hanging basket' and 'Garden Design'. Twice a year, in April and August,
flower shows are held at the Village Hall, with the main show in August
attracting many entries including children's classes in addition to
various other stalls, many having a craft or rural connection.
(Photograph: © Mark
C Young 2006)
The Association encourages all to participate,
young and old, to have fun and participate in a traditional village
social event. The Association organises two or three popular trips a
year to gardens of special beauty and interest, recent trips have
included Wisley as well as Sissinghurst and Great Dixter.
(Photograph: © Mark
C Young 2006)
We welcome contact from other Garden Societies to
exchange information and ideas on speakers, fund raising activities,
flower/vegetable show advice and ideas. We aim to keep our society up
to date to ensure that everyone can benefit.
If this interests you, or you require further
information, please contact:
Findon Gardens Association
Secretary
Lesley Chamberlain
Tel 01903 820 813
e-mail chamberlain_lesley@hotmail.com
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