This is the oldest Cottage Garden Society in the Country, formed in 1854 (see History), it has run continuously since then with just two small breaks.

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ACTIVITIES:

The Annual Show held each year. There are classes for Cut Flowers & Pot Plants, Fruit and Vegetables, Flower Arranging, Craft, Cookery, Photography and Children's entries. Show schedules (free) are printed in the spring.

The plant stall held in May on the village green. Donated plants of all sorts may be found here as well as bought-in bedding plants.

MEMBERSHIP:
New members are welcome. Subscriptions are due each October for the year to 30 September 2024 and are £4.00 each (or £7.00 for couples). Benefits include entry to member only events such as open gardens, discounted fees for events, and monthly newsletters detailing upcoming activities.

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OFFICERS and COMMITTEE:
President: Dr. Paul Marshall; Chairman: Jo Williams; Treasurer: Gerald Cross; Secretary: Evelyn Griffin; Show Secretary; Jo Williams; Membership Secretary: Sarah MacKinnon; Committee members: Pat Slimming, Alan Duthie & Bernie Leo.

CONTACTS:
Secretary: Evelyn Griffin, Woodview, Braintree Road, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3RL; Mob: 07752 579923; evelyngriffin@sky.com

Membership Secretary: Sarah MacKinnon, Stonebridge House, High Street, Great Yeldham, CO9 4PP; Mob: 07947 730303; Sarahm1787@aol.com

Treasurer: Gerald Cross, Sivilla, High Street, Great Yeldham, CO9 4EU; Tel: 01787 237926; geraldtcross49@gmail.com

Chairman & Show Secretary: Jo Williams, Ashbrook Cottage, Poole Street, Great Yeldham, CO9 4HP: Mob 07970 240037; joannacwilliams@btinternet.com