The subject of the speaker's illustrated talk at Purleigh gardeners Emerson, who is a National judge of Irises, gave us a colour-filled evening with slides of every kind of Iris, some very exotic indeed.

Barry answered many queries from his audience and also talked about being one of the team who judge the growing trials at Wisley to select Irises worthy of the Certificate of Merit.

The next meeting is brought forward to Wednesday April 9 and will incorporate the Club's Mini Spring Show. Schedules, which are available from Carol Smith on 01621 826988, have 14 classes including one for flower arrangers.

Chairman, Lawrence Cooper encouraged members to enter and also reminded them of the joint meeting with Maldon & Heybridge Horticulural Society in Maldon Town Hall on Tuesday April 15 when Olive Baldwin and Thelma Wilson will talk about Warley Place and the Essex Wildlife Trust.

There are still a few seats available for the outing to Bury St.

Edmunds Town gardens and Park, plus Sulman Pelagonium and Wyken Hall Nursery, anyone interested should ring 828423.

Winners of the monthly competition were, Joyce Bowyer with a white camellia Silver Anniversary', then J. Davis with a spray of Chaenomoles (Japonica) and third Gill Rowsell with a Fritillaria meleagris.

RUMMAGE SALE

The next rummage sale in Purleigh village hall is on April 12 at noon. It takes place in aid of church funds. Contact: 01621 850739.

CUCKOO TEAPOT

The Eastern Angles production of the Cuckoo Teapot will take place in Purleigh village hall on Thursday April 17 at 7.30pm.

Tickets £7.50 (£6.50) from 01621 850739.