The Beacon March 2012 - Beacon Parish of Ditchling, Streat ...

April 11 th 2012, at 8.00pm in the upper hall. We can tell you about the things
that have taken place over the last year, during which I am pleased to report we
have sustained a very high level of utilisation.
It is now used for a record average 43 hours per week, the majority being by
village organisations or residents. Most of the 'outside' organisations using it
involve village residents. The hall is at the centre of the community. It is used for
an incredibly diverse range of regular activities, including weddings, wakes,
plays, dances, arts and crafts exhibitions, martial arts, yoga, talks, films, concerts
and quizzes.
We’d like to hear whether you think we are meeting our charitable objectives
and, just as important, you can give us your ideas on how we can develop,
despite limited financial resources, the service we give. So please come along.
We will also offer you a glass of wine or soft drink. There are no tickets – just
come!
Tom Dufty, Chairman of the Hall Trustees
Ditchling Horticultural Society
Annual Spring Bulb Show, 10 th March 2pm – 4pm,
Ditchling Village Hall
This year, will be the 190 th year since the founding in 1882 of Ditchling
Horticultural Society which currently holds pride of place nationally as the oldest
Horticultural Society in the United Kingdom.
As 2012 is such a special year for the Society there will be some new innovations
and a modern approach for the three Annual Shows during this year. Beginning
with the first show of the gardening season the “Bulb Show” on March 10th will
be breaking new ground for all garden enthusiasts from the youngest to the
mature gardener with many years of experience.
Gardeners Corner, Seed Exchange and Suggestion Box
First up there will be an innovative “Seed Exchange” section. Exchanging seeds
is one of the time-honoured ways in which gardeners share the bounty of their
gardens and experience with others. Some people have a wealth of plant seeds
left over at the end of the gardening season and others can never find a seed to
a particular garden plant they want at the beginning of the season so it's a match
made in heaven.
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