Category Archives: People

The late John Blanchard

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Editor

It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of John Blanchard on 20 September 2022. John was the authority on specie daffodils and although he made no claim for any botanical authority his meticulous records of his … Continue reading →

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The late Alan Street – funeral arrangements

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Editor

It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Alan Street. Alan was Head Gardener at Avon Bulbs and a fount of knowledge about bulbs. He created the most enchanting Gold medal winning displays at Chelsea flower show … Continue reading →

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The Late Wilf Hall

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Editor

It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Wilf Hall and post a message from the New Zealand Daffodil Society. I am emailing you all, to let you know that our dear friend Wilfred (Wilf) Hall passed … Continue reading →

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Funeral arrangements for Don Barnes

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Editor

The funeral service for Don Barnes will be held on Wednesday 24 August at the Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium, Periwood Lane, Beauchief, Sheffield S8 0HP at 11.45am and afterwards at the nearby Wagon and Horses.

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The late Don Barnes

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Editor

It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Don Barnes. Don was the “Secretary” of the Daffodil Society for many years but in reality performed any number of responsibilities to ensure that the Society was organised efficiently … Continue reading →

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The late Mrs Wendy Gillings – Funeral Arrangements

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Editor

Wendy’s funeral will take place on the 13th July at 2.00pm at Easthampstead Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Bracknell, RG40 3DW Further details regarding the funeral and donations can be found here Family Flowers Only Please  

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Thank you from Richard Gillings

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Editor

Richard Gillings and family would like to thank the Daffodil world for all their best wishes and kind words received after the passing of Wendy. They have been overwhelmed and cannot possibly reply in person but feel very blessed to … Continue reading →

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The late Mrs Wendy Gillings

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Editor

  It is with sadness that we report the death of Mrs Wendy Gillings on Sunday 26 June 2022. Wendy was a Daffodil Society Committee member, former Membership Secretary and recipient of the Society’s George Tarry Award in 2019. She … Continue reading →

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George Tarry Award 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Editor

Congratulations Chris Bone. Chris Bone has been the secretary of the Daffodil Society’s Northern Group since 2006. his love of daffodils and succesful growing and showing stretches back over 40 years. He is a former Daffodil Society committee member and … Continue reading →

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Rosemoor show 12/13 March 2022.

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Editor

It was so good to return to RHS Rosemoor for the Daffodil competition & Hyacinth competition. The sight and scent of a flower filled hall was a delight and it was clear from the surge of visitors pouring in as … Continue reading →

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