Newsletters June Newsletter Hello to members and friends, Welcome to our June’s newsletter, our brollies have been at the ready for most of the month so far, although the rain has been a welcome relief to the gardens where the ground was getting dry and parched making the plants thirsty. The closing date for our June social at the George is the 17th, a week prior to the meal on the 24th of June. Talking of the socials, we are finding that some members, prefer to opt out from having the meal and would rather just come to hear the speaker, whereas this is perfectly ok, the committee feels a small charge of £5 is warranted in order to contribute towards the cost of the speaker, which can sometimes be costly. We hope this is acceptable to our members. We would like to extend our thanks to Simon & Sally Gray for their recent open garden and cake event, despite the showery weather, it was well attended and admired by all. A quick recap on our June/July trips and events, There is a Strawberry tea at Carol & John Harphams 47 Hamilton Road on Sunday 14th June 2-5pm, the cost £7includes a choice of Homemade strawberry deserts, hot /cold drinks and to look around their lovely gardens. There is also the chance to win a substantial vegetable /fruit hamper. Tuesday 7th July 2-4pm is a private visit and tour around Marigold Cottage Sutton on Sea, entry £7.50 to include a hot drink and cakes, also the opportunity to buy home grown produce. Car share available, contact Carol 07375886777 to register interest. Our Scarecrow competition is on the 10th July, open to all with any subject you choose, so get your artistic juices flowing and see what you can achieve. FREE to enter, contact Ann 01507 466970 Ann is also taking entries now for our annual open flower/vegetable show taking place on Saturday 1st August, lots of different categories, so have a look at the show brochure to see what takes your fancy . 50p for each exhibit entered, Entry £1 After the show opens to the public (except for exhibitors who are free.) Food options for the social on Friday 24th July at the Corn Exchange. NAME……………………………….PLACES……………………….. Pork Loin Chop& seasonal vegetables ………or Chicken Korma,rice & onion bhagi…………….or Vegetable Korma rice & onion bhagi…………….cost £12 contact Carol to book (07375886777)or deliver to 47 Hamilton road . All cheques made payable to Alford & District Horticultural Society. Closing date 17th July .Our guest speaker will be Ali English who will explore herbs and their medicinal use and a chance to purchase herbs.