Gardening
Horticultural SocietyGarden Club
The Horticultural Society
The Horticultural Society has been established in Steeple and Middle Aston for well over 100 years. It organises two shows each year. The first is the Spring Show, usually staged during March and the second is the Annual Flower Show held every August Bank Holiday Monday in a marquee on the recreation field and in the village hall.
There are classes for all skills and abilities from flower arranging to photography, classes for children, cookery and handicraft and, of course, flowers and vegetables.
The Annual Show also incorporates a Fun Dog Show, entertainment for all ages, stalls and some superb teas. It is without doubt, the largest and best show to be found in North Oxfordshire.
People of all ages and skills are encouraged to enter the shows. A payment of £1 per household entitles you to entry in all shows for one year. Contact Richard for more information.
Contact: Richard Preston, Chairman
Tel: 01869 340512 email: richard.preston5@btopenworld.com
Summer Flower Show and Fun Dog Show
For the show schedule, please click here.
For results, please click here.
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TopSteeple Aston Garden Club
Steeple Aston Garden Club is an extremely friendly and active group that has been in existence for seven years. In the winter they meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except December) in the village hall at 7.45 for 8pm. They have speakers on a diverse range of subjects, some with slides, some not. The talks range from plant hunting, pruning, garden visiting, to question and answer sessions, quizzes and a wide range of other garden related topics.
In the summer months of May, June and July they visit gardens usually by special arrangement. They generally drive themselves but there are occasional coach trips. They don’t generally meet in August or September.
Membership is open to all; no skills are required, just an interest in gardening and gardens. The cost of membership is £10 per household per year, but there may be additional charges for garden visits. They will be delighted to welcome new members. To join the club, just turn up to a meeting, or phone Caroline.
Contact
Caroline Parsons, Secretary
Tel: 01869 340666
Email: carolineparsons@home-farm-house.co.uk
Forthcoming events 2008
Tuesday 27th May Guided walk round Oxford College
Thursday 19th June - Visit to Bourton House Garden and Sezincote
Sunday 29th June - Aynho Open Gardens for NGS.
Tuesday 15th July - Return visit to Woodchippings, Juniper Hill
Wednesday 30th July - Ball Colegrave’s Summer Open Evening
Tuesday 12th August - Evening visit to the Sword’s garden at Heythrop.
Wednesday 3rd September - Gardeners’ Challenge Quiz , Ardley Community Hall.
Tuesday 16th September- To be arranged.
Tuesday 21st October - Demonstration of Winter Hanging Baskets and Containers 7.45 for 8pm. Village Hall
Tuesday 18th November - Victor Scott on Costa Rica. 7.45 for 8pm. Village Hall
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