At the SRGC Early Bulb Day held in Dunblane on 16th February, the President of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society was in attendance to present a Certificate of Merit from the RCHS (or "the Caley" as it is affectionately known) to SRGC past President and devoted supporter, Glassford Sprunt.
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http://www.rchs.co.uk/The charming President of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, Pam Whittle, read the citation for the award which described some of Glassford's many contributions to the gardening community before presenting Glassford with his certificate.
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The citation listed some of Glassford's many contributions to the SRGC and also to the wider gardening community over a great many years, since he joined the Club in the 1970s to the present day.
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The certificate reads : ...."in recognition of your highly regarded and significant contribution to horticulture and gardening in Scotland "
Glassford recalled that he had first become interested in plants when, at a very tender age, he was taken with his sister to "Woolworth's" and bought some " Bees - Seeds that grow"
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RCHS President Pam Whittle with Glassford Sprunt (photo by Anton Edwards)
It was wonderful to see Glassford honoured in this way at an SRGC event - such awards are usually made at the Caley AGM but this was a very happy exception.
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The Victoria Hall, Dunblane : an attractive venue for the event! (photo by Anton Edwards)
Congratulations, Glassford!
