The Herb Society

Who are the Herb Society?

The Herb Society was founded in 1927 by Hilda Leyel, who also founded the Culpeper shops. At that stage it was called The Society of Herbalists, and Hilda used the consulting rooms above the Culpeper shops to treat her patients. Hilda Leyel died in 1957 and the Society spilt from the shops. The Herb Society is an internationally-renowned educational charity dedicated to encouraging the appreciation and use of herbs, bringing together those interested in herbs whether they are professionals or amateurs.

Number of members

- 1,500

Launch date of affinity relationship

- July 2003

What support we provide

- Sponsorship of Growing Herbs Booklet
- Advertising in Herbs magazine

How they support us

- Mailing of leaflet to all members with letter promoting NFUM

What their main activities are

- Provide information, knowledge and news on all aspects of herbs.
- Bring together all those with an interest in herbs.
- Provide a world-wide forum for interchange of ideas and information on herbs.
- Encourage the conservation of endangered herbs

Publications

- The Herb magazine - quarterly
- Growing Herbs booklet - every two years

The Herb Society - more information

Marketing

Susan Barley, Head Office 01789 202644

Group

Flick Kingston, Administrator, 01295 768899

Sulgrave Manor
Sulgrave
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2SD

Website: www.herbsociety.co.uk