The Newcastle Horticultural Society (NHS) put down roots in Newcastle in 1914 under the direction of Dr J. Butler, who was the first doctor in town. Since then the village of Newcastle has been under a constant and successful beautification program.

The Newcastle Horticultural Society (NHS) put down roots in Newcastle in 1914 under the direction of Dr J. Butler, who was the first doctor in town. Since then the village of Newcastle has been under a constant and successful beautification program.