Gardening Club Update – April 2011

March 28, 2011 by 1 Comment

Recent Events

On 7th March we held our AGM. Most of the committee agreed to stand again and were thanked by the chairman for another successful year. Following the reports, we enjoyed a multi-sectioned quiz devised by Gloria Harmer.

Future Events

On Monday 4th April at 7.30 pm we will be having a talk entitled “Birds of Prey” accompanied by some special guests.

Stourhead House. Owned by the National Trust, ...

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We are hoping to take a trip to Stourhead on Saturday, 25th June. Stourhead is a beautiful National Trust house and gardens. Anyone interested please contact Mike on 827807 or Arthur. Open to non-members.

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Gardening Club News – Feb 2011

January 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

Recent Events

On Tuesday 7th December George entertained us with his stories, humour and singing, which our members joined in with enthusiastically. On Monday 10th January we held our Members Social Evening along with Ukebox Jury. This made our usual annual party go down a treat.

Future Events

On Monday 7th March at 7:30pm is our A.G.M. followed by one of Gloria’s interesting quizzes.

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Allotment News – Jan 2011

January 21, 2011 by 1 Comment

The Parish Council have arranged for a South Marston-based family run landscaping company to start work on 6 new allotments adjacent to the existing village allotments. Initial clearance work on the site will commence once ground conditions permit
access to the land.
It is the intention to hand over these six new allotments to the village residents on the waiting list by early spring.
This will leave the waiting list for allotments with one village resident and six non- village residents.
If you would like more information on village allotments or would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Mrs Gemma Cheal on 01793 820529

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Gardening Club Update – Dec 2010

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Anthidium florentinum, copula.

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Recent Events

On Monday 4th October Ross Gregory enlightened us on the usefulness of bees. Did you know here are over 250 species of bee in the UK? His talk and slide show was fascinating.

Future Events

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 7th December at 7.30pm. (Please note the change of day.) This is a festive evening of mince pies etc, with entertainment by George.

On Monday 10th January is our very successful Members Social Evening. This will start at the earlier time of 7.00pm. Entertainment will be Ukebox Jury, so come along with a plate of food and enjoy yourself.

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Gardening Club News – Sept 2010

August 24, 2010 by Leave a comment

B.B.Q – on Monday 5th July Eric Barnes very kindly allowed us to use his facilities at Catsbrain Farm for our annual B.B.Q. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment by Jean and Barry Kitgariff along with the excellent food and good company.

On Saturday 16th August we held our Flower Show. Despite the weather (gardeners always complain) there were plenty of exhibits for all to admire.

Here are the results:-

Challenge Cup for vegetables – Ashley New
Bill Smith Trophy for dahlias – Sheila Lavender
Geoff Sansum Trophy for a standard fuchsia – Richard Sansum
Flower Arrangers Cup – Rita Smith and Sheila Lavender
Cookery Trophy – Rosemary New
Photography Cup – Gill King
Childrens Cup – Lulu Case
Hanging Basket Cup – Josie Manners

Future Events

Our next meeting will be on Monday 6th September at 7.30pm. We will be having a talk by Bob Browning on “Celebration of Wood.”

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Gardening Club Update – July 2010

June 28, 2010 by Leave a comment

Recent Events
On Monday 7th June we were given an informative talk by Kate Robinson from the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust on ‘Composting and Conservation.’ It was interesting to find out what you can and cannot compost easily and tips on controlling vermin.

Future Events
On Monday 5th July we will hold our annual B.B.Q. at Catsbrain Farm for all our members (the usual bring your own plate etc. applies). Please remember the earlier start time 7:00pm.

Saturday 14th August is the Flower Show. Any member of the village or the gardening club can show their produce. Last year was the highest amount of entries for years. Let’s try and beat that again.
Schedules will be available at the B.B.Q. or from Mike on 827807.

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Gardening Club Update – Dec 2009

November 21, 2009 by Leave a comment

Recent Events

Our October meeting was spent in the company of Joe and Margaret from Sainsbury’s. They gave us an insight into how fruit and veg is sourced by the company. Did you know that Sainsbury’s sell 200 million British apples a year. After the talk we all had a taste of both usual and unusual fruits from around the world.

Future Events

On Monday 7th December we will be able to have a go at making our own Christmas wreath under the watchful eye of our demonstrator Toni Cumming. For a change, refreshments will be mince pies and mulled wine.

Please remember our members social evening on Monday 4th January 2010. It’s the usual format of a plate of food and the earlier start time of 7:00pm. Live entertainment will be provided along with drinks.

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