Update from the Hurst Horticultural and Cottage Garden Show

Thanks to all who worked so hard to help keep alive our historic village event in the ideal venue for the 92nd Horticultural and Home Industries Show. This proved to be a huge success on St Nicholas School and Willowmead fields. Since 1983 the show has been held in the Village Hall and grounds. Prior to 1982 the show was recognised as Berkshire’s biggest Bank Holiday Show when it was held on the fields at Hatch Gate Farm.

In marquees reminiscent of the earlier shows, over 500 exhibits were displayed leaving the judges with a difficult task to choose the best of many superb creations and high quality produce. The centrally located bandstand gave some 400 visitors the chance to sit and listen to the delightful programme of music from the Woodley based Trinity Concert Band, and to browse amongst the many interesting craft, produce and demonstration stalls.

During the afternoon a group of very enthusiastic dogs and handlers from the Diana Brimblecombe Dog Fly Ball Team demonstrated their skills which allowed a break for the dog show entrants and time to groom for the remaining novelty classes. Dogs from far and wide came to enter the very well attended show.

If you wish to find out more or become involved in HH&CGS activities we meet in January, April and June to plan the show with other horticultural activities included, please refer to What’s Happening in Hurst for dates and times.

Pictures and results will be available on the Society's website.