Tingewick and Water Stratford Horticultural Society
Based across two villages in North Buckinghamshire about three miles from the old county town of Buckingham, Tingewick and Water Stratford are two thriving village communities.
We are a local Society that has been in the two villages for the past 100 years, with an active Committee and membership, putting on events throughout the year.
WE ARE OPEN TO ALL AND FREE TO ALL
Members get discounts at the following businesses:-
- Twiggs Nurseries, Bletchley Road, Thornborough MK18 2DZ
- Preston Bissett Nurseries, Bushey Lane, Preston Bissett MK18 4ND
- Buckingham Glass, (Horticultural Glass only) Unit 13 Hillcrest Way , Buckingham MK18 1HJ
- Swallows Nursery Mixbury NN13 5RR
Members also qualify for a Buckingham Garden Centre discount card for an annual fee of £5 instead of the normal £10.
Contacts
Chairman – Teresa Smith 07703755807
Vice Chairman – Sheila Tanner 07887893305
Secretary – Jane Bradford 07495 529196
Membership Secretary – Sheila Tanner 07887893305
Events Managers – Beverly Maggs 07724121790 and Maria Franco Maxwell 07729804283
If you would like information sent to you please email Charles Tanner at ctanner.pt@btinternet.com and he will add your name to the email distribution list.
Previous events
These have included our Horticultural Summer Show, visits to Malvern Spring and Summer Shows, RHS Wisley, Hampton Court Garden Show, Highgrove, and Chelsea Flower Show. We have also run a plant swap, herb stall, flower arranging tutorial, and a Cheese and Wine evening following our AGM amongst other things.
The Society organised a 100th Anniversary trip to Rutland in June, which was very well attended. A trip on Rutland Water, a wander around Barnsdale Gardens and a wonderful “Geoff Hamilton” afternoon tea all made for a great celebration.
The Village Social to celebrate the Centenary of the Society 1924-2024 was a success.
There will be lots to look forward to in 2025 so look out for the updates.
An advance notice of the AGM and the Summer Show:
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TINGEWICK VILLAGE HALL
21st March 2025
Doors open at 6:50 p.m. for 7:00 p.m. start.
Whether you merely want to find out what we have done in the last year, or wish to hear about the events and trips planned for this year then please do come along. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you.
Please also consider joining our committee or offering to help at our events.
TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT SUMMER?
The Tingewick and Water Stratford Horticultural Society Summer Show is to take place on
Sunday 20th July 2025
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
at Tingewick Village Hall and Roundwood School so please SAVE THIS DATE.
The Summer Show is our main event, and we have decided to hold this earlier in the year, rather than the August Bank Holiday Saturday, so that the Show does not clash with the summer holidays.
This has given us an opportunity to change our Show Schedule, and include some very new and exciting classes, both for adults and children.
The Schedule will be available to all in early April.
DATE OF EVENTS 2025
Friday, 21st MARCH – AGM at the Village Hall, Tingewick. (Doors open at 6:50pm for 7pm start)
Saturday, 3rd MAY – “PLANTS & SEEDS SWAP”. Tingewick Village Hall. 2pm – 4pm
Saturday,21st JUNE – Herb stall at the TINGEWICK FETE at The Richard Fenemore Playing Field ( The Recreation Ground ) from 1pm
Sunday, 20th JULY – SUMMER SHOW at the Village Hall and Roundwood School Hall, Tingewick. 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday, 24th SEPTEMBER – TRIP TO RHS WISLEY from 9am – 6pm
Saturday, 11th OCTOBER – “GARDEN THEMED FELTING WORKSHOP” at the Village Hall, Tingewick. 10am -4pm ( more information nearer the time)
Wednesday, 19th NOVEMBER – ( Privately organised ) CANDLE MAKING EVENT at the Village Hall, Tingewick. In the evening ( more information nearer the time)
Friday, 5th DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING at the Village Hall. Tingewick. From 7.30pm
Membership details
Please note our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082301596919
General information contact: Charles Tanner – 07843 290838 Email ctanner.pt@btinternet.com