The Gardening Club in 2008

The members of the Gardening Club are pleased to have welcomed more people on to the Guest List this year. It is not possible to extend the number of full members currently as the size of the Club is restricted so that members can meet informally in each others’ homes. Those on the Guest List are kept informed of activities and invited to join visits etc. whenever possible. If you would like further information about the Club please contact Lucille Jones on 01367 860282.

Activities in 2008

June
On 6th June members had a wonderful afternoon at the nearby garden of Judith Hahn. As the photographs below show, this was a real treat for plantspeople and there was great deal to see. The highlight of the visit was the amazing variety of herbs growing in the walled Herb Garden. If other Clubs wish to know about visiting the garden or anyone wishes to find out about the Herb Cookery Schools, Judith can be e-mailed on media.advantage@virgin.net.

May
The members put in a great deal of hard work for the Annual Plant Sale which was held in Filkins Village Hall on 3rd May and was a great success.

Preparing for the Sale                            Almost ready to sell

Excellent refreshments as usual

Almost everything has gone

It was gratifying to members that people reported having an enjoyable morning, that almost everything sold and that sufficient money was raised so that a water heating system can be purchased and fitted to make hot drinks in Filkins Village Hall.

April
In April the group met for an enjoyable afternoon at Gill’s and finalised details for the Plant Sale and talked about other meetings and visits planned for 2008. Members were busy growing, dividing and potting up plants and herbs and collecting together other items for the Sale.

January
The Gardening Club year started with a cosy, fireside meeting at Lucille’s. Favourite books were brought along and described by members. There was considerable discussion about future plans and voting took place on the activities that the members wished to pursue in 2008. An interesting programme was agreed – it included holding the annual Plant Sale in May, making visits to gardens near and a bit further afield throughout the summer, exploring each other’s gardens and having a speaker for a Village Hall evening.

A wintry day in Broughton Poggs