Category Archives: News

Members bulb lottery 2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Editor

Just a note from Lottery organiser Len Olive to say that the draw will now be made in mid May. He is still waiting to hear from one of the bulb suppliers exactly what and how many bulbs will be … Continue reading →

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2022 AGM Lunch Booking Details

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Editor

The Daffodil Society AGM will be held in the Stratford room at the Kings Court Hotel, Kings Coughton, Alcester B49 5QQ on Sunday 6 March 2022.. The meeting will commence at 11am and will be followed by lunch prior to … Continue reading →

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John Hunter – Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Plant Raisers Award

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Editor

A lovely photo of John and Marie Hunter and a well deserved award. Many Congratulations from The Daffodil Society and your friends in the UK. Congratulations to John Alexander Hunter of Nelson for receiving the 2021 RNZIH Plant Raisers’ Award … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 2021 – A message from our Chairman

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Editor

Dear Members, It has been brought to my attention by our Editor Camilla, that there is little to report again this year for our Newsletter. After taking into account the views of the Committee, I have taken the decision to … Continue reading →

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Daffodils in Hertingfordbury

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Editor

Further pictures of daffodils in Hertfordshire courtesy of Michael Baxter Click on images to enlarge

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Ian Tyler – Elected DS Chairman. AGM 7 March 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Editor

It’s official! At the AGM of the Daffodil Society held on 7 March 2021 Ian Tyler was voted the new Chairman of The Daffodil Society. For those of you who do not know Ian, (unlikely I know) here is his … Continue reading →

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Daffodil Society Show 2021 – Cancelled

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Editor

Following the publication of the UK Government’s roadmap out of lockdown on the 22 February 2021, it is clear that the Birmingham Botanical Gardens is unable to host this year’s daffodil show and the Society is unable to organise it. … Continue reading →

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Wessex Group Annual Show 2021 – Confirmation of Cancellation

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Editor

Derek Phillips, Chair of the Daffodil Society – Wessex Group has confirmed that it will not be possible to hold the Group’s Annual Show this year. The show next year will take place at Henton, Somerset on Sunday 10th April … Continue reading →

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Panshanger Park 2021

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Editor

Lovely photos of daffodils in Panshanger Park, Hertford from Michael Baxter. A favourite place to visit, each year his daffodil photos brighten our year. Thanks Michael.

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The Daffodil Society – RHS The Garden March 2021

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Editor

Our DS Editor, Camilla Basset-Smith, features in this months The Garden magazine explaining why she belongs to the Daffodil Society. Well done!

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