Due to Covid-19 restrictions all future face to face events are cancelled. However, we are meeting via Zoom on our usual 2nd Thursday of the month so please contact our secretary if you have not received an invite. We have also started a Whatsapp group so please send our secretary your mobile number if you wish to be included
We are a lively and entertaining group of local gardeners. We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Amberley parish rooms (under the Church) whilst in the Summer months we have various trips to gardens and shows. New members or drop in guests always welcome.
Officers and Committee Members
Chairman - Christopher Bailey
Secretary - Ian Simpson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Treasurer - Matthew Jackson
The Gardening Club meets in the Parish Room on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30pm for a glass of wine and a chat before an 8pm start. For further information, please contact the Secretary.
Annual Subscription Rate £15 per person, £25 per couple. Guests welcome for £4 per person
TALKS
We have had a wonderful series of lectures from experts and passionate plantspeople:
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9 Jan |
Containers for all year interest including bulbs – Jenny Bailey |
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13 Feb |
AGM 7.45-8.0 followed by: Photos in and around the common plus a few farther afield - Steve Hurrell |
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12 Mar |
Medicinal herbs in your garden - Caroline Sheldrick |
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16 Apr 14 May, 11 June., 16 July, 13 Aug |
Zoom meetings - what have we been up to in our gardens and discussion on previous months WhatsApp activity |
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17 Sep 2pm |
Management of Minchinhampton commons – a walk and talk with Richard Evans, NT |
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8 Oct |
Autumn colour and interest in the garden - Duncan Coombs |
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12 Nov |
A Brief History and Restoration of The Old Priory at Woodchester - Jeremy Hill |
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10 Dec |
A Christmas celebration - cancelled |
PLANT SALES
Plant sale 25th April 9.30-12.30 with book sale in Parish rooms. CANCELLED
Many plants are donated by the members for these sales and local garden centres. Gardens in the area are now benefiting from that rare bargain or a plant from someone elses garden and money raised helps to fund our speakers during the year.
Some plants available for sale from the members for club funds - email chairman for details.
VISITS
12 August - Woodchester Valley Gardens, Nailsworth. 2pm, members only
CANCELLED
Woodchester vineyard 14 May
Slimbridge WWT Wetland Tour AM, Land Rover safari PM 4 June,
The Laskett gardens and Church Cottage nr Ross on Wye 9 July
Contact Andy Marsden on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information and bookings of the visits.
Annual Garden Safari with a difference over 4 days of 18-21 June - members only. A tour around 7 village gardens (pre-booked hourly slots)
PREVIOUS YEARS:
2019
- January: saw a talk from the Cotswold Canals Trust
- February: our AGM and photo competition
- Mach: a fascinating talk on the ancient post of the Hayward Mark Dawkins who looks after the beasts on our common
- April: a joint meeting with Box garden club to hear from Nick Macer the plant collector on global plants for local gardens
- May: the 2 Sues with a walk on the Common followed talk on the flora and fauna of the surrounding area.
- September: Bees and things by Dr Brian Bertram
- October: Colour throughout the year by nurseryman Alan Down (joint with Box garden club at Amberley)
- November: Mistletoe, fact myth and legend by Dr Michael Jones
Visits:
13th June: Wortley house, Wooton under Edge
4th July: Oxlease farm and Eastleach house, Eastleach
Garden Safari on the evening of Thursday, 20th June, in Amberley
