Swallowfield volunteers win Queen's award

Congratulations to the Swallowfield Horticultural Society for winning a 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

It was presented to members of the Society by the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, James Puxley, at The Windsor Guildhall.

The award recognises the Society’s dedication in promoting gardening, and organising events that benefit the community and local charities.

The Society has more than a hundred volunteers and organises, among other things, the annual summer Swallowfield Horticultural Show which attracts more than 7,000 visitors.

This unique UK national honour was created by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002.