What we do

The West Yorkshire Group was formed in 1982 and has over 80 members coming from all over Yorkshire!  We are all mad about garden plants and keen to learn and collect more!‘

We are gardeners with varying levels of expertise ranging from novice gardeners who are discovering a new interest to those who have more expertise and knowledge which they are more than happy to share.

We meet on the second Friday of the month from Oct-May, and on the 3rd Friday of September (see our programme for details), and have a series of garden visits between June and August.  An annual day trip and a 5 day holiday are also offered each year.

There are talks from a variety of expert speakers. At our meetings we usually have a raffle, members provide a variety of plants for sale and there are refreshments allowing members to socialise. We are a friendly bunch and are always happy to welcome guests and new members

We have produced two island displays at Chelsea Flower Show, one in 2010 gaining a Silver Medal, and again in 2013 – this time winning a Silver-Gilt Medal.

Membership

Membership costs £20 from Jan – Dec 2025. If you are under 30, you can join WYHPS for free! You can find the membership form here. We meet at Grove Centre, Horsforth

If you would like to join us, just come along to our next meeting, or contact our Membership Secretary, Carine Carson – carinecarson@yahoo.co.uk 

All our members must also be members of the Hardy Plant Society, an international society formed in 1957 and a registered charity (no. 208080). To join the national society, click here

Guests are welcome to attend our evening meetings and garden visits (£5 per person).

Where we meet

We meet at the Grove Centre, Horsforth

Our Committee

  • Brian Hackett – Chair, & Web Manager
  • Pat Hunter – Group Secretary
  • Carine Carson – Vice Chair and Membership Secretary
  • Margaret Frosztega – Treasurer
  • Linda Butterfield – Day Trip and Summer visits Organiser
  • Linda Rae – Bookings Secretary
  • Lynne Hackett – Conference Organiser
  • Jane Orton
  • Ann Lowe

Non-Committee Roles:

  • John & Joyce Kenny – Sundries Managers
  • Sue Gray – Holiday Organiser
  • Daniel Schofield – Conservation Officer