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growers and regular show exhibitors with veg, flowers, fruit; grew some vegetables to enter Chorley Show. There aren’t any junior categories, so he was competing with much older and more experienced. He achieved a 3rd with his radish. He was able to talk with judge David Metcalfe, getting tips and advice on what the judges are looking for. Well done, Alex.
A few weeks prior to Chorley Show,
I went to judge the inter schools flower show at of Chorley St James’ CofE Primary School. Back in January the DA attended “Let’s Get Growing,” when the school invited various associations and companies to come along, give out seeds, plants, compost and other items to the school growing clubs in the Chorley area. The Show was a great effort again by everyone involved, lots of entries, a very enthusiastic gardening club stewarding with me. Chorley St James won most points in show.
I’ve yet to organise the DA talks for the coming season – October 2024 through to April 2025
Cath Holmes Chair
Manchester & Cheshire DA
Our July speaker got the date wrong and so we had a question-and- answer session instead.
As it was a genuine mistake we invited Barbara Wilkinson back for our August meeting. Barbara is a herbalist who is extremely knowledgeable and an interesting speaker. The annual show for the Northern Moor Gardening society has had to be cancelled. They are hoping to be back next year. If you are interested in joining us, we meet the first Tuesday of the month at the Hough End Police Club, Mauldeth Rd West, Chorlton, 7:30pm start. If you are interested in knowing more about our group, please email me at mcnichs@ gmail.com
Mansfield and
District DA
Mansfield and District has had a full programme for 2024.
Our meetings start at 19.00hrs preceded by a meal at The Black Bull at Mansfield Woodhouse.
Meetings for the remainder of the year:
• September 25th Coco unwrapped Tracy Akerhurst
• October 23rd
Gardens, good loyal friends Mike Davey
• November 27th Christmas meal and quiz
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