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Category Archives: People
The late David Matthews
It is with sadness that we hear of the death of David Matthews after some years of declining health. He was 85 years of age. David, with his wife Gill, were hardworking members of the Daffodil Society committee and were … Continue reading
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The Late Frank Verge – With Added Photograph
It is with sadness that we hear of the death of Frank Verge. He was 96 years of age. Some members may remember him at daffodil shows, particularly at the RHS and the South East of England Daffodil Society. Other … Continue reading
Society honours 2023
Life membership of the Daffodil Society is a rare honour, bestowed upon those who are considered to have given exceptional service to the Society. At this year’s AGM the Society bestowed Life membership on Terry Braithwaite and Len Olive, both … Continue reading
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Officer and Committee changes at the 2023 AGM.
The Society has a new Acting Chairman, Jeff English, following Ian Tyler’s decision to step down after a tough two years. Thank you for your hard work Ian. We look forward to seeing you at the shows enjoying your daffodils. … Continue reading
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Supplier change.
Frank Charlton, former proprietor of Choice Bulbs and Plants came to our March AGM to notify us that, with immediate effect, the business ownership has been transferred to Carlos Van de Veek, owner of Fluwel in The Netherlands Frank has … Continue reading
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The late Mr John Ingermells
It is with sadness that we report the death of Mr John Ingermells after a long illness. Any further information may be available from Chris Bone.
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The late Mrs Pam Cox funeral arrangements
Our condolences to family and friends of the late Mrs Pam Cox A message from Robin Crouchman. The funeral of Pam Cox will take place on Monday 13th March at 12.30pm at Vinters Park Crematorium, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 … Continue reading
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The late Frank Newbery
It is with sadness that we learn, rather belatedly, of the death of (Richard) Frank Newbery on October 18th 2022, at the grand age of 98 years. Many will remember Frank and his late sister Alice attending the Daffodil Society … Continue reading
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The late Geoff Ridley. (Funeral arrangements added)
It is with sadness that we hear of the death of the President and founder member of the South East England Daffodil Society Geoff Ridley. Geoff was 82 and had been battling cancer for a number of years. However his … Continue reading
The late Steve Vinisky
It is with sadness that we hear of the death on Octobef 11 2022, of Steve Vinisky, an American hybridiser of many beautiful daffodils. We join with daffodil friends around the world in sending condolences to his family.
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