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Autumn ShowThe Autumn Show was a resounding success! It was a glorious day; Cllr Marcelle Lloyd-Hayes, and the Rev. Sharon Elsom, j u d g e d t h e classesthen gave out the prizes with much laughter and warmth. Nina Coupé was Gardener of the Year, having done consistently well across the classes.Other classes included CutFlowers, Tallest Sunflower, and best Miniature Gardens. The Vegetable Animals were particularly creative this year.

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2016/17 Newsletter Charity Number: 1006625

Fabulous Clothes SaleThe organising committee for The Fabulous Clothes Sale kindly made HGP one of the beneficiaries of the event at the Shire Hall last Autumn. The quality of the second-hand clothes was very high and there were lots of very satisfied shoppers! It was a triumph and HGP benefited from a most generous donation.

Christmas PartyIn December, the HGP tutors and trustees held the first ever Christmas party. This was tremendous fun with various party games, plus food and drink provided by the tutors and trustees, including some delicious spiced apple juice. The Orchard Room at the Holme

Lacy campus looked particularly festive as it had been decorated specially for the occasion. Unfortunately, Father Christmas was too busy to put in an appearance, but one of our gardeners, Elliot Evans, who also rides with the RDA, was pleased to see his horse trot by to join in!

NEW TRUSTEESThe current trustees are looking for people who are willing to share responsibility for the proper running of the charity while playing an active role at meetings, social and fund-raising events and occasionally in the Demonstration Garden at Holme Lacy. Horticultural experience is always welcome, but NOT a requirement. Some administrative and social media experience would also be very useful. Please contact Mrs Laura Hone (Chairman) on laura@hone.net.

OBE for HeatherWe are immensely proud for our President, Dr Heather Barrett-Mold, who received an OBE in the New Year’s Honours. This was for Services to Horticulture,Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation where she has made a majorcontribution to the UK’s horticultural and environmental sustainability policies.

FUTURE EVENTS Malvern Male Voice Choir

Thursday 18th MayThis concert, with raffle and refreshments, has been arranged by tutor, Ursula Ashworth, and will take place at Leadon Bank Retirement Centre, Orchard Lane, Ledbury, HR8 1BY at 7pm. Please contact maryfknight@hotmail.com for more information or ring 07875 966175.

Wine Tasting and TapasFriday 7th July - By kind permission of Julie and Mike Cohn we are holding a tasty summer party at their house in Fownhope. More information to follow; in the meantime, please contact juliecohn58@gmail.com or laura@hone.net

HGP TalksTalks allow us to tell people about the social and therapeutic benefits of gardening as well as spreading the word about Growing Point. Some of our new gardeners and volunteers began their sessions as a result of these talks. If you would like someone from HGP to visit you, please contact the Co-ordinator, Julian Reeves on hgrowingpoint@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07816 257983.