Ilmington Horticultural Society
President: Mrs Sylvia Gardner

The Society, which is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, dates back to 1945.
Ilmington’s Horticultural Society does not have members but organises visits and events that are open to all. Its main activity is to run an Annual Show of fruit, flowers, vegetables, cookery and crafts which takes place each Bank Holiday Monday as part of Ilmington Show. 
Anyone can enter whether they live in Ilmington or outside the village and there are special classes for children so all the family can join in. You don’t have to be an expert grower, cook or artist but this is a real competition with trophies to be won. Have a go and enjoy  producing the best flowers, vegetables, jams, cakes, wines, photos and art and crafts. Here are some tips on how to prepare your entries and what the judges are looking for. The 2018 show will take place on Monday 27 August and schedules and entry forms will be available in June. The Committee is looking for helpers for  the day of the Show to steward, put up tables, etc. Please contact Susan Brock if you able to spare an hour or two. 

The Society also organises garden visits, open to everyone:

Friday 15th June.  EVENING VISIT TO ASTHALL MANOR GARDENS, BURFORD under Open Gardens scheme £7.50.  Shared cars departing Ilmington 5pm.

 Wednesday 18 July. AFTERNOON VISIT TO MORTON HALL, HOLBERROW, REDDITCH. A group visit for between 10 and 25 people, £10 per person, which includes a guided tour and tea with cake. Shared cars departing Ilmington 1pm.  

Spring Flower Show, Ilmington Village Hall, Saturday  14 April 2018, 1.30-3.30pm

Exhibits of bulbs, flowering shrubs, hellebores, primulas, house plants, flower arranging are welcome from residents and non-residents at Ilmington Horticultural Society’s  new spring flower show.   A schedule is now available in the Ilmington Community Shop and the Red Lion.  There is no charge for entries which will be registered on the day and admission will be only £1 (16 and under free). For more information contact Lee Bridges 01608 682327 or Susan Brock 01608 682409.