About us
The British Gladiolus Society
The British Gladiolus Society was founded in 1926. Its objectives are to stimulate interest and promote cultivation, breeding and improvement of the Gladiolus. Gladioli are very popular, being both beautiful and colourful. They are easily grown in the garden in the borders, or used for cut flowers for the house. They also make excellent exhibition flowers, perhaps starting off at a local show and eventually taking part in the major shows.

Major George Churcher our first President

A.E. Blake our first Secretary 1926

BGS Officials 1931

John and Peggy Scott with Former President Robert Bell

John Pilbeam former President Emeritus

Current President Trevor Fawcett with Ivory Queen 410

Membership Secretary Mick Jones

Three Wise Monkeys. L-R John Butler, Nigel Coe and Former President Jim Begley
BGS Officers and Council
Patron
Vacant
President Emeritus
Vacant
President
T. Fawcett
Deputy President
N. Coe
Vice Presidents
M.P. Jones
Miss D. Pilbeam
D.J. Willoughby
Council
Chairman
C. Parkes
Vice-Chairman
P. Forrow
Council Members
Mrs M. Jones
G. Anderson
Mrs A.E. Coe
Mrs J. Parkes
Mrs E. Turner
Honorary Officers
Hon. Membership Secretary
M.P. Jones
Hon. Correspondence Secretary
Mrs S. Fawcett
Hon. Treasurer
Vacant
Hon. National Show Secretary
N. Coe
Hon. Editor and Librarian
N. Coe
Hon. Cultural Advisory and Cormlet Distribution Officer
T. Fawcett
Hon. Website Administrator
A. Nita