Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society was formed on 5th February 1941 as part of the ‘Dig for Victory’ campaign. It started life as the Thornton-Cleveleys Allotment Holders & Gardeners Association, changing its name in 1948 to Thornton-Cleveleys Horticultural Society.
The Society has been arranging shows since the very beginning with a produce display arranged in the first year. The first record of a trophy being presented was in 1943 and today we present 40+ trophies each year for a variety of skills and achievements. The society has successfully delivered a show every year until Covid-19 prevented us from gathering in numbers. The 80th Anniversary Flower Show, due in summer 2021, was postponed until August 2022.
If you are interested in our history, you can read more in our TCHS History. If you would like to be part of our future, please come along to a talk/presentation, visit or exhibit at our Annual Flower, Arts and Crafts Show and/or become a member.
The Society’s Officials
President
Paul Crossland
Chairman
John Horrocks
Secretary
Steve Tingle
Membership
Joan Muncey
Talks
Judith Schofield
Show Manager
Janet Stirrup
Treasurer
Carol Crane
PAST & PRESENT PRESIDENTS
1941 – 1945 Cllr Hilton
1945 – 1952 W.A. Chadderton
1952 – 1954 Mrs T. Hewitt
1954 – 1981 Dr. Houston
1981 – 1994 F. Porter
1994 – present P. Crossland
PAST & PRESENT LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS
1963 E. Lord
1995 G.R. Powney
2011 Miss J.J. Stirrup
PAST & PRESENT CHAIR PERSON
1942 – 1949 H. Oldfield
1949 – 1951 W. Greenwood
1951 – 1953 & 1953 – 1963 E. Lord
1953 – 1953 W.H. Craine
1963 – 1965 T.E. Mills
1965 – 1966 L. Wilkinson MBE
1966 – 1968 & 1970 – 1980 J.L. Turner
1969 – 1969 Mr D. Whitehead
1980 – present J.D. Horrocks
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