RHS Council

Mark was re-elected to serve as a Member of Council of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in July 2017 for a second 5 year term, having previously been a co-opted member of the Commercial Board. In addition to his role on Council he acts as an external advisor to the RHS on IT and Management Consultancy matters, having worked in those industries for over 30 years.

RHS Shows and Events

National Garden Scheme

Mark is a Trustee and Regional Chairman for SE England for the National Garden Scheme. He is also County Organiser for Hampshire for the group of gardens open to the public under the National Garden Scheme, and is responsible for the production of the Hampshire County booklet. This guide details all the gardens opening under the NGS scheme and is distributed widely across the county to libraries, garden centres, tourist information centres and other organisations.

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Valley Gardeners

The Valley Gardeners is a thriving garden club based in and around the Itchen Valley.  With a  membership of 120, the club meets every second Tuesday of the month, either in the Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall or on a garden visit. 

Click HERE for the Valley Gardeners Website