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Monday 8th March 2010
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Annual General Meeting
The Club's Annual General Meeting will be followed by a talk given by Geoff Marsh a recommended RHS speaker. His topic being: Garden Wildlife - Friends and Foes! Geoff has been a wildlife photographer and amateur naturalist for the past thirty years. He will be telling us of the good and bad in garden wildlife.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th September 2010
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Bees and Beekeeping
Terry Payne from the Blandford & Sturminster Newton BeeKeepers Association – bsbka.co.uk, will be giving an illustrated and interactive talk on Bees and Beekeeping. Terry will explain how to get started as a beginner and his talk will be augmented with the tools and equipment used in this fascinating subject, with an opportunity for you to handle and see in close-up things that are rarely seen unless you are already a Beekeeper.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 11th January 2010
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Meeting Cancelled
Due to bad weather unfortunately this months meeting has had to be cancelled. Still, the gardens looked pretty.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 8th February 2010
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Topiary and Cloud Pruning
Re-scheduled from January
This meeting originally arranged for January, had to be posponed due to the bad weather conditions. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to re-book Jake for this month. An expert on this subject, Jake Hobson, will introduce us to all aspects of topiary and pruning. He is the author of 'Niwaki' an informative book on shaping, pruning and training trees in a Japanese style. He is able to supply tools to achieve the desired effect and will have leaflets available regarding his business.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th April 2010
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Visit to Castle Gardens - Sherborne
We hope you will find the Spring visit to Sherborne a welcome change from that in Autumn. With their amazing range of plantlets, shrubs, bulbs and trees, let alone pots and tubs, there is bound to be something to enthuse all. Mike Burks will hopefully be on hand to add extra persuasion on the purchasing side! You may arrive at the garden centre any time after 6.00pm for a look round before congregating at 6.45pm ready for the talk at 7.00pm.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 10th May 2010
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Meeting Cancelled
Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances our speakers for this evening were unable to attend.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 14th June 2010
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On the Plot with Dirty Nails
I'm sure you will know Joe Hashman from his books and contributions to the Blackmore Vale Magazine. He will be with us to talk on his favourite subject! His books will enthuse all to grow vegetables coupled with recipes to tempt even the laziest of cooks.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th July 2010
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Open Gardens of Club Members
Our Club members have again requested a Gardens Open Day. Please don't be daunted in offering to open your garden, it really is a fun day and members are grateful for the chance to gather ideas, chat gardening and perhaps enjoy a quiet seat with a lovely view.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 19th August 2010
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No Meeting
As usual, August is holiday time, so no meeing this month, giving you time to sit back and enjoy your gardens.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 11th October 2010
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Shady Ladies & Damp Damsels
Sally Gregson, Author and Nursey Owner of Mill Cottage Plants in Somerset, will be giving a talk illustrated with Plants and Slides covering the tricky area of what to plant in those difficult spots in your garden. From dry shade under trees, to heavy damp areas. She will be bringing with her, some plants which will be available to buy at the end of the evening.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 8th November 2010
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Resuscitation & Incandecence
Matt Simpson of Simpsons Seeds will be joining us to give an illustrated talk in two parts. In the first part, Matt will talk about bringing the Walled Garden in Horningsham, Wiltshire, back to life as a working Kitchen Garden. Then in the second part, his passion for peppers will be addressed, no doubt with Matt's inimitable style and enthusiasm. Matt hopes to be able to bring along some specimen plants as well as some pods for members to take home.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th December 2010
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Christmas Flower Arrangements
and Christmas Get-Together
Debbie Lovell will be giving us a demonstration of how to put together Christmas Flower Arrangements. Plus there will be our usual Christmas get together with Nibbles and Dribbles.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 10th January 2011
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Putting Together A Show Garden
A talk by James Foster-Pegg, based on experiences at Hampton Court, Chelsea and more recently, the involvement with the Gold Medal and Best In Show - 'The Edible Playground'.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 14th February 2011
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Miss Wilmott's Ghost
A fascinating insight into the history of the 70 acre garden in Great Warley, Essex given by our very own Club Member, David McLean.
Ellen Willmot, a well know name in gardening circles, has a fascinating background, with over 60 plants being named after her. Get the story from someone who knows.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 14th March 2011
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Annual General Meeting - plus
Fungi Foray - Mushrooms & Toadstools
Michael Jordan is to give us an illustrated talk on the world of fungi. Why they exist, what they are and their astonishing range of colours, shapes and textures. The underlying message is their importance in the web of life as climate change takes hold and that conservation of our native fungi is vital. Many old wives' myths surrounding the dangers of fungi may be blown apart.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 11th April 2011
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Visit to Castle Gardens - Sherborne
We hope you will find the Spring visit to Sherborne a welcome change from that in Autumn. With their amazing range of plantlets, shrubs, bulbs and trees, let alone pots and tubs, there is bound to be something to enthuse all. Mike Burks will hopefully be on hand to add extra persuasion on the purchasing side! You may arrive at the garden centre any time after 6.00pm for a look round before congregating at 6.45pm ready for the talk at 7.00pm.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 9th May 2011
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Wonderful Willow
Simon Craig is a master of working with Willow. He will be giving a practical demonstration of his craft, making a lving sedge panel in the grounds of the village hall.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th June 2011
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Unusual Herbs & Hanging Baskets
Caroline Pakenham from Somerset, will be giving an amusing talk on the cultivation of unusual herbs, with a practical demonstration of their use in a hanging basket.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 11th July 2011
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Member's Open Gardens
A chance to have a look round some of our member's gardens, have a chat, get ideas, ask questions and maybe have a cup of tea.
If you would like to open your garden for other club members to come and enjoy, please contact me.
If you feel your garden will not be at its best on 11th July, we can always arrange a different date & time to suit you.
Details coming soon!
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 8th August 2011
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No Meeting
As usual, August is holiday time, so no meeing this month, giving you time to sit back and enjoy your gardens.
Next Meeting Monday 12th September - Ponds & Pond Keeping.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th September 2011
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Ponds & Pond Keeping
Castle Gardens are coming to give a talk about Garden Ponds. How to create them, how to look after them, their benefits and pitfalls and how to attract wild life to your pond.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 10th October 2011
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Geoff Hobson is to talk about easy to grow orchids. His concept is that the plants must be easy to grow and flower indoors.
Geoff will give a practicle demonstration including repotting and invites memmbers to bring along any plants that may be giving them problems with flowering or looking a little poorly.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 14th November 2011
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Trug Making
Carl Sadler will be giving us a practicle demonstration of the art of trug making.
Described by his wife as 'a miserable trugger' suggest we are in for a good humoured evening.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th December 2011
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Our Annual Christmas Get-Together
A cosy social evening, with the usual 'Fills & Spills', a Log Fire and a seasonal quiz hosted by our very own Liz Henry.
Plus raffles and the chance for a good old chin-wag.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th February 2012
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Annual General Meeting - plus
Jonathan Garratt
Jonathan Garratt has specialised in making distinctive and unusual terracotta pots for gardens for nearly 30 years and currently enjoys a reputation as one of Britain’s foremost garden artists. His passion for plants informs many of the innovative designs available only from the pottery and he produces a wide selection of shapes for specific plant habits; grasses, trailing, succulents, bulbs, annuals, architectural etc. All the pots are made from local clay refined at the pottery and are fired exclusively with wood from the locality to produce subtle, natural colours on the finished work. Guaranteed frost proof to -20°C.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th March 2012
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The Club's 10th Anniversary
Neville Pughe, who started it all off 10 years ago, will be entertaining us in his own way with a talk entitled 'Some Roses'. Food and drink will be on hand to make this a memorable occasion.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 16th April 2012
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Visit to Castle Gardens - Sherborne
Our annual visit to Castle Gardens, Sherborne for a short talk, Tea, Coffee and Biscuits and the opporunity to buy with a priviledged 25% discount.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 14th May 2012
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Pruning Flowering Shrubs &
Currant Bushes
Martin Hunt from Plantworld in Gillingham will be taking us through the dos and don'ts of pruning.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 9th July 2012
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Evening Visit to Corton Denham
A visit to Corton Denham House Nr, Sherborne. The five acres of gardens have been extensively redesigned and replanted over the last ten years on an existing framework of fine specimen trees, extensive lawns, garden structures, the lake and the stream. It is a classic English Garden.
To have a sneak preview visit:
www.cortondenhamhouse.co.uk
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 11th June 2012
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Visit to Wheathill Garden Centre
A new venue for us to explore - Wheathill Garden Centre in Milborne Port are to allow us an open evening with 10% discount on purchases.
Visit: www.wheathillgardencentre.co.uk
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th August 2012
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No Meeting
As usual, August is holiday time, so no meeing this month, giving you time to sit back and enjoy your gardens.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 10th September 2012
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 8th October 2012
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 12th November 2012
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 10th December 2012
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Our Annual Christmas Get-Together
Poet Kate Williams will enhance our Christmas celebrations with some poetry and music with a focus on gardening, nature and wildlife.
A cosy social evening, with the usual 'Fills & Spills', a Log Fire Plus raffles and the chance for a good old chin-wag.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 13th August 2012
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No Meeting
As usual, August is holiday time, so no meeing this month, giving you time to sit back and enjoy your gardens.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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Monday 9th January 2012
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The Path to Paradise
A journey through the Stourhead Landscape. Dawn Collins takes us on an illustrated walk with slides, through the Garden of Stourhead. Looking at how the garden came into being, the influences that played a part in its design and at some of the beautiful shrubs and trees that make it one of the most beautiful gardens in the world today.
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If there is a topic that you would like us to find a guest speaker to cover then please let us know.
Or if you would like to give a talk yourself, or know someone who would be of interest to the club, then please contact us via our contact page and let us know. |
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2010
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FEBRUARY - 8th
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MARCH - 8th
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APRIL -12th
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MAY - 10th
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JUNE - 14th
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JULY - 12th
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AUGUST - 19th
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SEPTEMBER - 13th
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OCTOBER - 11th
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NOVEMBER - 8th
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DECEMBER - 13th
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2011
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JANUARY - 10th
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FEBRUARY - 14th
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MARCH - 14th
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APRIL - 11th
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MAY - 9th
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JUNE - 13th
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JULY - 11th
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AUGUST - 8th
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SEPTEMBER - 12th
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OCTOBER - 10th
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NOVEMBER - 14th
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DECEMBER - 12th
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JANUARY - 9th
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APRIL - 16th
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MAY - 14th
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JUNE - 11th
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JULY - 9th
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AUGUST - 13th
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SEPTEMBER - 10th
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OCTOBER - 8th
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NOVEMBER - 12th
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DECEMBER - 10th
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