Whitefield Horticultural Society has a long and interesting local history that can be traced back continuously for at least 100 years, and it could be much older than that.

The present-day aims and objectives of the Society are to create an interest in horticulture and crafts in Whitefield and surrounding districts among both adults and children. This follows a tradition dating back 160 years or more.

The WHS continues to flourish when many others locally have ceased to exist. It has a thriving membership, weekly Saturday coffee mornings, annual plant sales, and, in recent years, has organised day trips to national shows such as Southport & Harrogate.

Their two annual shows are more popular than ever, open to all, and they strive to maintain that ‘village show’ atmosphere. New members, novice or experienced, are always welcome.