Banbury Gardening Club marks milestone

The Banbury Gardening Club have just celebrated their 70th anniversary and, fittingly, planted a tree in recognition.
By Stuart Prestidge
Published 20th Feb 2020, 17:08 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2020, 17:09 BST
L-R Frank Henson, Liz Moule, Anne Young, Lynette Langley, Rosemary Townsend, Barbera Henson, Mike Townsend and chair, Sue AthertonL-R Frank Henson, Liz Moule, Anne Young, Lynette Langley, Rosemary Townsend, Barbera Henson, Mike Townsend and chair, Sue Atherton
L-R Frank Henson, Liz Moule, Anne Young, Lynette Langley, Rosemary Townsend, Barbera Henson, Mike Townsend and chair, Sue Atherton

Chair of the club, Sue Atherton along with current long standing members and Anne Young, the wife of the late former president of the club Ken Young, planted the tree at a ceremony in Bodicote earlier this month.

The Tree was planted to recognise both the anniversary of the club and in remembrance of Ken.

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The club meets on the third Monday of each month at the St Hugh's Chruch Centre in Ruskin Road.

Members share gardening tips, socialise and take regular trips out to the areas many beautiful gardens and estates.

For more information on the club and how to join call 01295 252305.