Wellow & District Horticultural Society

Programme for 2010

Talks are generally held at the Wellow Village Hall starting at 7.30pm (unless stated otherwise)

Members: FREE, Visitors £2.00

PLEASE check the Parish Magazine to confirm final details

Thursday 25th February - Quiz 7.30pm for eyes down 8pm. A lighthearted quiz linked to gardening at the Village Hall. Teams of 4 - £2 a head. Do make up a team or just come, BYOB, nibbles will be provided. Contact Shirley Betts : 833683.

Tuesday 23rd March - Talk and Demonstration by Luke Pearce, Tetbury Stone, 7.30pm in the Village Hall He will be telling us about his business, bringing some offcuts of stone and giving tips on Stone Carving - we are hoping to have a new class at the Flower Show this year. Should be fun.

Thursday 22nd April – Vegetable Growing Charles Dowding, "The No Dig Man", is coming again to talk about vegetable growing, by popular request. 7.30pm in the Village Hall

Saturday 8th May - The Plant Sale Village Hall 2-4pm. Please start dividing and sowing for this event. Plants can be delivered from 12 Noon on the day.

Saturday 5th June - Visit to Hanham Court, Nr. Bristol This will take place in the afternoon. Travel in own cars as parking is near impossible for coaches. It is a lovely garden which the Bannermans have been creating over many years. They are Garden Designers and have worked at Highgrove. The garden opened for the first time last year and is lovely. The entrance fee is £6.50 and Teas and Coffees are available with luscious home-made cakes.

Friday 2nd July - The Garden Party Time to be advised This will be held at Billie and Justine Wright's lovely garden.

Saturday September 4th - WELLOW FLOWER SHOW 1.30pm at Wellow playing Field, highlight of the Village year. Bring your family and friends.

Tuesday 12th October - Ivy Cottage Nursery - Tucking Mill. A talk by owner Roger Bendall on "How it all began".

Thursday 25th Novenber -AGM - A sociable evening with meeting followed by wine and buffet.

Tuesday 7th December - Willow Wreaths and Christmas Decorations. Back by popular demand! With Andy Southwell with mulled wine and mince pies.

For further information Contact Shirley Betts on 0122 833683

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