In spite of the very hot and dry summer we have endured, our annual Yateley and District Garden Club Flower, Produce and Handicraft Show on August 29th attracted 52 exhibitors and 240 entries from both members and non-members. There were a large number of exhibits of vegetables, fruit and flowers which made a very colourful display in the church and hall of St Peters Church. Exhibits of tomatoes attracted the largest number of entries as growing conditions were ideal whereas

TURN SOUND ON WHEN PLAYING VIDEO STOURHEAD Stourhead is an 18th‑century Palladian house and world‑famous landscape garden near Mere, Wiltshire, created and refined by successive generations of the Hoare banking family. In 1717–20 Henry Hoare I purchased the Stourton estate, demolished the medieval manor, and commissioned one of England’s earliest neo‑Palladian villas from architect Colen Campbell; the house was largely complete by 1725. His son, Henry Hoare the second other

Visiting West Green House Gardens at Hartley Wintney offered a unique blend of history, nature, and culinary pleasure. This hidden gem invited YDGS members to step back in time, explore beautifully maintained gardens, and enjoy a classic English cream tea. The experience began with a fascinating talk about the house’s past. After soaking in the stories and strolling through the gardens, our members gathered to savour a delicious cream tea, making the visit truly memorable. C