Freshwater Horticultural Society

02/09/2026

The Society has been a part of Freshwater and district since 1878, with Alfred Lord Tennyson as it’s President. We would like to keep it going for all to enjoy. Your membership is important to us.

26/08/2026

This Saturday it’s the Calbourne Show will you be entering any classes?

Save the Date: Saturday 29th August! 🚨
The countdown to the 42nd Annual Calbourne Show is officially on! 🌸🥕🍰
We are open to all, with classes ranging from produce and photography to baking, handicrafts, and a brand-new "Fun" section
🗓 When: Saturday 29th August 2026 from 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Calbourne Recreation Centre
🎟 Admission: Donations please
🏆 Auction & Raffle: From 4:00 PM
Want to enter? (Adults 30p per class, Children FREE):

25/08/2026

The History of the Lymington - Yarmouth Ferry
An illustrated talk, with pictures and stories from the family treasure trove, on the Lymington -Yarmouth Ferry from the first steam paddle boat introduced in 1830 up until the introduction of the new ferries in 2009. With a very personal twist as every generation of Alan's family, including himself, have worked on the ferries.
Meet Captain Henry Doe who worked on the ferries all his life and who allegedly drank a bottle of wh**ky a day to overcome his gout.

13/08/2026

A lovely review, and photos, of our Summer Show here on our website.
Please click on the link.

We hold a Spring Flower Show in March each year and a Summer Show in August. The Spring show is held in a local hall whereas the summer show marquee forms part of a larger community event on Jubilee Field in Freshwater - see below for photographs and a review of the 2026 show. At both shows

07/08/2026

Bramley Plants will be at our Summer Show 💐💐💐💐

07/08/2026

🌸 It’s our Summer Show tomorrow! 🌸

The wait is almost over! Come along and enjoy an afternoon celebrating the very best of local talent and community spirit.

Step inside the Show Marquee and admire the wonderful displays of:
🌺 Flowers
🥕 Fruit & vegetables
🍰 Cookery
🧶 Crafts
📸 Photography

There’s plenty more to keep the whole family entertained too:
🐶 Fun Dog Show
🎶 Live music
🎠 Traditional funfair
🛍️ Craft stalls
🍺 B**r tent
🍕 Freshly made pizza
☕ Tea, coffee and a tempting selection of delicious homemade sweet and savoury bakes

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday 8 August
🕐 1pm–4pm
📍 Jubilee Field, next to West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater

Whether you’re coming to admire the exhibits, cheer on the dogs, enjoy the music or simply treat yourself to tea and cake, we’d love to welcome you. See you tomorrow! 🌼