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.  The 2019 show will take place on Monday 26 August.

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.

This year there will be special opportunity for artists to demonstrate their skills:  Painting on the Spot. A work  to be created in public between 1pm and 3.30pm on the day of the show in a marked area of the showground. Any medium, any size, materials supplied by the artist. Win a voucher for Ilmington Community Shop.
Here are some tips on how to prepare your entries and what the judges are looking for.  Schedules and entry forms will be available from Ilmington Commuity Shop and Cafe and from the Red Lion or by selecting the link on the right hand column. Entry forms should be handed to the secretary on Friday 23 August 2019 between 6.30pm and 9pm at the Red Lion, Ilmington or sent to the Secretary at Daisy Cottage, Front Street, Ilmington CV36 4LA to arrive by the same time. No entries will be accepted after the deadline.
The Committee is looking for helpers for the day of the Show to steward, put up tables, etc. Please contact Susan Brock (E: s.brock9@btinternet.com)  if you able to spare an hour or two.