` POTATO DAYS – are you a spudophile? Do you search out weird and wonderful potato varieties to grow in your garden? Well, there are two Potato Days coming up that you should not miss. February 19 from 10am to 2pm is the West Yorkshire Organic Group’s Potato Day at Shipley College, Saltaire, near Bradford. Visit www.wyog.org.uk for more details.

Calder Valley Organic Group are holding theirs on February 26 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, New Road, Mytholmroyd – over 40 varieties to choose from and expert help and guidance.

Visit www.cvog.org or call 07977 929684 for more details.

` SOUTH Crosland and Netherton Gardeners’ Association Spring Show – this annual celebration of spring is always a delight to see and this year they are celebrating their 70th year.

The show is open to the public from 3pm, with tea and cakes being served from 2.30 onwards on March 19 at the Netherton Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Netherton.

For a copy of the schedule contact Michele Heeley on 01484 666104.

I have been asked to open this year’s show so do call in, enjoy the show and have a chat with lots of like-minded people.