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THE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE FOR 2026
I'm pleased to report that 2025 was the 85th anniversary of the Society. If you're interested in the history of Eastcote around the 1940s the extracts on the History page of our website make for a good read. These include the minutes from the founding meeting on 27th August 1940. The reasons for growing produce fortunately differ these days from those of the war years but our members are still just as keen to cultivate top class goods.
The quality I see exhibited at our shows by members is truly excellent. I was pleased to see new exhibitors displaying for the first time. This is good for the future of the Society. It's worth remembering that our shows cover a range of topics - home produce, handicrafts, photography, children's classes as well as the seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables. There's something for everyone.
Our Trading Secretary continues to support the Friends of Eastcote House Gardens by setting up a plant sales stall at their events. These are important community activities where local groups have the opportunity to work together.
I'd like to thank some key supporters of the Society :-
• our President, Catherine Dann, who presents the awards at every show and vice-Presidents Pam and Colin Spires who judge and advise on the content of our show schedules.
• our key sponsor, Robert Cooper Estate Agents. In addition to financial support, they print our material for the shows and their team help us with setup each morning of a show. We are most grateful for everything they do.
Thank you to you, our members, for continuing to support the Society. I wish you a good gardening year.
Gerry Edwards. Chairman - Eastcote Horticultural Society.
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