... Digging meant victory at show SUNDAY'S Fleckney Village Show was a ‘great success. The event was organised jointly by the Fleckney Gardening Club and Village Hali Committee and held in the hall. Club committee member Peggy Simons said: “The standard of ...

... Branching out in style! PEOPLE in Great Bowden have Close, has now reached the stage been digging for victory as a com- where hedges are being planted munity wood takes shape. and work on the area is expected The wood, off Gunnsbrook to be completed soon ...

... the great formal gardens of the 17th and 18th centuries. ~On more recent history, the display looks at allotments and Digging For Victory, the self- sufficiency initiative in the Second World War. Finally, bringing gardening up to date, the rise of televised ...

... modern housing estates. The Allotment Association was formed, which still thrives today. - The men spent many hours digging for victory during the Second World War, proudly taking home the results of their labours. A fruit, flower and vegetable show was ...

... Hollywood is among the themes at this weekend's Baskets and Barrows Festival at St Giles Church. Arrangements like Digging for Victory, Mary, Mary Quite Contrary and Mr McGregor's Garden and other entries which will remind visitors of their childhood ...