Crossmichael

The Modern Era

Crossmichael Flower Show

The idea of holding a Flower show in Crossmichael was proposed at a Community Council Meeting in 1978 / 9 and a Committee was formed to organise and run a Show.

This Committee consisted of

Office Bearers

Chairman: Mr J. R. Smith

Secretary: Mr C. R. Walmsley

Show Convener: Mrs B. McBride

Show Secretary: Mrs M. Shedden

Show Treasurer: Mr R. Couper

Committee: Mrs - S. Carson, S. Dickson, D. Fleming, I. Fraser, J. Gillespie, E. Halliday, E. Heuchan, M. Watson.  Messrs - E. Gibson, J. Grayson, J. Scott, S. Thomson.

They held a successful show on Saturday 1st September 1979 and it has been an annual event ever since.

For details of the present committee see "Member list"

A Look Back in Time

Crossmichael Flower Show

In appreciation of the support and interest shown in the Flower Show by Exhibitors and Visitors alike, since its reintroduction by the Community Council in the late 1970’s.  “The Writer of these notes” hopes, that a brief history of its Predecessor, The Crossmichael Horticultural Society may be of interest to a few of its supporters.  (Compiled mainly from one of its earliest Show Schedules) with all the information concerning the various items we find there, (All specially selected) give us a good insight into what was in daily use in that period and what the Committee wished to encourage amongst the younger members of the Community, (With the exception of the minister) it is obvious that most of the members of the Committee consisted mainly of local Landowners (Where possible all addresses will be given).

The first show of the “Crossmichael Horticultural Society” was held sometime in the month of August 1885 in the School and continued to be held there Annually until the outbreak of the 1914 – 18 War.  (A period of Approx. 30 years)  Admission to the Show was from 12 noon until 4 p.m.  1/- and from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  6d.

Crossmichael Hoticultural Society

President……………………Mrs Lawrence - Ernespie

Vice President (3)…………..Rev. J. D. Stewart - The Manse   Rbt. Stewart Esq. – Culgruff   W. Duncan Esq. – Danevale

Secretary  & Treasurer………Mrs Douglas Stewart - The Manse

Committee…………………..Mrs Stewart - Culgruff, Miss How - Walbutt, Miss Duncan - Danevale, Mr Wilson - Burnbrae, Mr Stewart - Clarebrand Schoolhouse, Mr Kissock, Mr Jas. McKnight & Mr D Frazer - Crossmichael Village, Mr Johnstone - Greenlaw Gardens, Mr Clark - Crossmichael Schoolhouse and Mr Thomson - Glenlochar Lodge.

14 firm Rules the 1st of these reads - This Society shall be known as “Crossmichael Horticultural Society” and its aim shall be to promote, by Exhibition, Premiums Etc, the Cultivation of Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables Etc. in the Parish of Crossmichael.