The Point Clear and St Osyth Horticultural Society started in 1945, with the aim of promoting the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables and to encourage horticulture generally. There are three shows a year, and usually one or two talks. The Annual General Meeting is held in October and is proving very popular. In addition to the horticultural classes at the shows, there is a section for cookery, another for handicraft, and a section for children. We have a plant sale in May, with a good supply of plants at very reasonable prices. We mostly have about 200 members, but we are always pleased to welcome new people. We have kept our annual subscription at £1.50 and it gives free entry to all the shows and talks. Anyone wishing to join can contact me.

(Dulcie Evans) on 01255 430168, or any other committee member.