Last updated 3-Sep-2025
B&DHS's membership covers our affiliation to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) which includes a quarterly magazine and free legal advice; participation in the Suttons Seeds discount scheme which gives 40% off seeds and 10% off other items all year round; discounts at local nursery Simpsons and at Hedgehog Plants at Risby Barns.
Membership is open to all gardeners in Burwell and district whether they have a back yard with flower pots or a full-sized allotment plot. To join us costs £15 per household per year from 1st April to 31st March.
B&DHS aims to represent the interests of gardeners and allotment holders by promoting the benefits of gardening generally and organizing activities of interest to members as well as forming a community that will develop and protect the allotment site into the future.
Visit the society's website for further information and upcoming events:
bdhs.burwell.co.uk
Burwell Museum Cambridge Events Visit Ely
Local Area Events (Skiddle)
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
Web Site
Planning Docs
This Land -
Councillors
Express Concerns
This Land -
Council plays down
fears over loan
This Land Business Plan?
Soham murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support, BBC understandsThe convicted murderer has been in hospital since late February after being hit on the head in prison.
East of England news quiz of the week Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, Lionel Messi and career changes, how many questions can you get right?
'Why is it always the women that get punished?'Volunteers are transcribing records of women imprisoned by Cambridge University in the 19th Century.
Runners dressed as vegetables take on half marathonAbout 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the race on Sunday.
Council considers extending food voucher schemeThe council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Members 'devastated' over charity group's closureThe Wisbech Lions will close after 54 years of community fundraising due to a lack of members.
Your Voice – on your local BBCTell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Thousands getting set for Cambridge Half MarathonRunners will join the start line and finish the race on Victoria Avenue in the city centre.
Hindu temple raises £50,000 to fight site's saleOne of the temple's fundraisers says the public response has left worshippers "blown away".
Death of boy after surgery is referred to coronerNine-year-old Jack Moate died in 2015, weeks after an operation carried out by a now-suspended surgeon.
Male driver died after crash at level crossingThe incident is not being treated as suspicious and there was no-one else in the car, police say.