Melrose Horticultural AssociationThe annual flower show is held on the second Saturday in September and has been going since 1840. It includes classes for cut flowers, pot plants, fruit and vegetables, floral art, baking and needlecraft and a special section for children. The earliest schedule of the show we have dates back to 1881 and it gives a fascinating insight into the social life of Melrose and its surroundings well over a hundred years ago. To run the show in 1881 there were 4 tiers of 'Guardians' ie Patrons, Patronesses, Honorary Committee and Acting Committee, and 2 classes of entrants - professional and amateur. Thankfully today's hardworking committee is considerably less formal - and there is only one class open to all. The Association is entirely self supporting, raising funds through an annual coffee morning held in March, and this year a plant sale in the Wynd in May.
Forthcoming events: The Show in the Corn Exchange, Saturday 9 September 2006 Committee Members 2006President: Norman Tait - 01896 753453
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