Herald - Issue 411

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD 26th August 2021 • The HERALD • Page 45 RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook THE TREE & LANDSCAPE WIZARD All aspects of tree surgery, garden maintenance and landscaping undertaken Family run business for over 20 years No Job Too Big or Small Please call 07552 977731 for a Free Quotation | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | PARTY TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS e bunting was out, and the cake made on ursday 29th July to celebrate 60 years of trading with regular customers and sta of Fairweather’s Garden Centre. Amongst the customers were 18 lucky winners of prizes that ranged from gi vouchers, plants, manure and £1,000 of Fairweather’s Gi Vouchers. Patrick Fairweather greeted everyone, thanked them for coming and gave an overview of the family business and how an evening and weekend project that started in 1961 grew to become a successfully family run business 60 years on. With a tear in his eye he reminisced about his father Christopher Fairweather and how proud he would have been to see where the business was today, still running with his 88 year old mother Aline and wife Ste by his side. e a ernoon was also to thank those members of sta who had retired, one lady in particular, Sue Greaves, who a er 32 years decided to hang up her trowel. Sue’s plant knowledge and infectious laughter will be missed by everyone including the customers. Fairweather’s will continue to mark 60 years, as they are launching a tree planting campaign ‘60 trees for 60 schools’, where they are inviting schools and children’s charities across Hampshire to choose 1 of 3 trees to plant in their grounds or playgrounds. e rst tree was planted in Beaulieu School by Lord Montagu along with students who live in Beaulieu villages. Patrick Fairweather said: “Thank you to everyone who helped us to celebrate, we have seen many changes, we have great loyal customers and staff who have helped us on our journey. The last couple of years have been a particular challenge and we will hopefully continue running our family business for the next 60 years!”. Crowds gather at Fairweathers to raise a toast to the next 60 years Sue Greaves (pictured here with her husband) hangs up her trowel after 32 dedicated years BEAULIEU HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY As COVID-19 restrictions have eased and the vaccination programme has provided more confidence, members of Beaulieu Horticultural Society have welcomed the return to conviviality and a shared interest in gardens and gardening. There have been visits to beautiful Furzey Gardens, Minstead and interesting Shallowmead Nursery, Boldre. In July, a talk “What the Judge Looks For” given by John Trim, a very experienced show judge, was both enlightening and useful both for members intending to exhibit at shows and others who will now have a greater appreciation of the exhibiters’ skills. Also in July, members were invited by the Society President, Lady Montagu, to pay an evening visit to Palace House Victorian Garden where they enjoyed a tour and talk with Kelvin Yapp, the Head Gardener, followed by refreshments. On 7th August the Society held its rst show since September 2019. East Boldre Village Hall, a new venue for a show, proved to be a good choice. e ckle and sometimes tempestuous weather this Spring and Summer has been a real challenge for gardeners but exhibiters rose to the occasion and put on a show that was highly praised by the three experienced visiting judges of the fruit and vegetables, owers and home produce sections. e anticipation of a pleasant a ernoon experience, with free entry, free available parking, a good plant stall, tea and cakes and a good show of owers and vegetables drew a good number of appreciative visitors and an encouraging number of new members joined. Instead of trophies and awards, Diplomas were given: Stephen Bishop for most points in the Flowers section; Stephen Bishop for most points in the Vegetables section; Don Medley for the best Basket of Fruit and Vegetables; Paula Husband for Floral Arraignment; Carol Mileusnic for best Patio Container; Maureen Medley and Linda Dearing joint winners for Home Produce. Future events are 16th September at 2pm in East Boldre Village Hall, a talk by Louise Godden “East Boldre Hedgehog Rescue”; 14th October at 2pm in East Boldre Village Hall, a talk by John Baker “Gardens of Japan”; and 11th November at 2.30 pm in East Boldre Village Hall, AGM followed by Gardeners Question Time and refreshments. Visitors to talks £2. New members always welcome, contact: 01590 612408.