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Cavendish & District Horticultural Society

This is a long-standing society (founded 1908) for all people interested in plants and cultivation. We have talks, outings and fun, and once a year are part of the village fete on The Green.

Our members are of all types and interest, from beginners to experienced, and we all welcome new members; come and see us as a visitor £3 – we would love to have you. Membership is £14 per year, outings generally in shared cars, and we meet in the Memorial Hall at 7.30 on the first Monday of the month (No meeting in January). We also have a splendid Plant Fair in May.

For more information about the society and events, please contact Chris Oliver on 07960 315520 or email chrisoliver04@aol.com


Cavendish Local History Society

Local History Society pic 

The aim of the Local History Society is to provide a broad insight into aspects of local history as well as subject of a more general interest. The society also arranges visits to places of local historical interest such as Melford Hall, Suffolk churches and Bury St Edmunds. And there is a much enjoyed annual cheese and wine evening with less emphasis on anything local or historical.

New members are of course, always welcome. For more information, please contact:


Cavendish Care

Cavendish Care provides a car service to take villagers to hospitals, chiropodists, dentists and other care-related or simply necessary venues. There is no charge, but a donation to defray the cost of petrol is rarely if ever refused.

On Friday mornings we meet for coffee and a chat in various houses in the village; the venues are listed in the Cavendish Magazine each month. Transport to these coffee mornings can be arranged. Outings to interesting places are organised throughout the year and these are also advertised in the Magazine.

If you need help – please call us.  If you would like to help by participating in Cavendish Care as a driver or in any other way, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Charity Commission Registration number 1002039

Contacts: for information Pat Verrinder on 01787 280662; or, for transport Mary O’Neil on 07542 562390


The Illuminators

The Illuminators create the seasonal display of lights around the village at Christmas.