Show + BBQ (Sept)   Saturday 11 September 2010

Exhibits can be set up from 10am in the shed with a card (obtainable from the show secretary) showing details of the exhibitor on the underside with the number of the class face upwards. Judging begins normally at 12h00 when the BBQ is started. After the judging has finished the shed is open for viewing the results. Trophies will be awarded in the early afternoon

Halloween + BBQ   Saturday 30 October 2010

We ask members and tenants to submit a sculpted pumpkin for judging on the day. It's easier than you might think to make a scary face! Some members carve the pumpkins that they have actually grown themselves on their plot. This is of course a bonus. Candles are provided on the day to light the sculptures and it is amazing what a difference the light makes to the perceived design. Some of the children choose to wear fancy dress - again something we encourage. Last year we were able to use our new BBQ for the event and a roaring bonfire that was lit on site added to the excitement and enjoyment. It was a very impressive occasion under a full moon for a while last year!

New Year event   Monday 10 January 2011

We used to have a Christmas event until we learned from experience that everyone is so busy with family commitments that attendance was not as good as we hoped. So we changed the format to hold a New Year event in early January when life becomes a little flat after the festivities. We decorated the shed last year, lit the surrounding area and brought hot food on site including soup and filled roast potatoes and our shed was full of guests who all had a good time. Some 'party' games were organised and this caused some merriment. We are always seeking new ideas so if you have any suggestions don't hesitate to contact one of the committee members or leave a message on the website that will be answered by the Secretary

AGM   Sunday 30 January 2011

At our AGM we review the previous year with the aid of reports from the Secretary, Chair and Treasurer. This is an essential means of information for and involvement of our members and we strongly urge all our members to join us and make their views heard. Our next AGM will be slightly later in the New Year than our previous meetings as we aim to attract a wider audience and a greater number of members. The agenda will be published at least a week before the AGM and posters will be on site and in newsletters as a reminder of the date and time of the meeting. It is possible that there may be elections for committee members although none of the three key posts will be terminating this year. We are always happy to receive from our members suggestions for activities and questions about our plans. If you wish to raise any issues please contact the secretary at least two weeks before the meeting so that the agenda can be amended accordingly.