Local Groups
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Alpine Garden Society, West Sussex Group
Donnington Horticultural Society
St. George's Badminton Club
play at the Parish Hall every Tuesday evening (except the 3rd Tuesday in the month) at 7.30pm . New members aged 16 and over are always welcome to this friendly club. From absolute beginner to regular player, it is a fun way to meet new people and exercise at the same time. For more information call Ann (023 92 473256) or Bernard (01243 779917).
Alpine Garden Society, West Sussex Group
We meet at Donnington Parish Hall, Stockbridge Road, Chichester at 7.30 p.m. Membership is £6.00 single or £11.00 double at the same address, visitors to meetings £1. We also have a Show & Summer Outings. For further information, contact Isobel Perry:01243 787218
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Spring Show 2004. |
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Dianthus 'Conwy Star' |
Spring Show exhibits 2004. |
At our meetings:
- Slide shows of expeditions, practical talks, alpine species
- Alpines for sale priced from 50 pence
- Competitive display of alpine flowers
- Raffle
- Time for a chat over tea and coffee served with a biscuit
We have Outings:
to gardens & nurseries, also picnics on the downs.
Contact:
J. Isobel Perry at 11 Wiston Avenue , Chichester or call 01243 787 218 email mcp@michaelperry.freeserve.co.uk
PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2006
SATURDAY MARCH 25th
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW at the Chichester High School for Boys Plant Sales from 11 a.m. Show Open 2-4 p.m.
MONDAY APRIL 10th
AGM and Don Everitt: Small Bulbs for Greenhouses and Gardens
MONDAY SEPT 11th
David Haselgrove: Amongst the Volcanoes of Chile and Argentina
SATURDAY SEPT 17th
Conference on Growing and Propagating Alpines and Small bulbs at North Mundham Village Hall
MONDAY OCT 9th
Wol Staines: Through the Year with Rock Garden Plants and small bulbs in an EssexGarden
MONDAY NOV 13th
Rod Leeds: Autumn Bulbs
MONDAY DEC 11th
Christmas Party and short talks by members
PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS 2007
MONDAY JAN 8th
Michael Baron: Snowdrops at Brandy Mount House
MONDAY FEB 12th
Chris Norton: East Turkey - The Lake Van Area
MONDAY MARCH 12th
Graham Nicholls: Tips and Tricks of Growing Alpines
SATURDAY MARCH 24th
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW at the Chichester High School for Boys Plant Sales from 11 a.m. Show Open 2-4 p.m.
MONDAY APRIL 16th
Sheila Brown: Crete and other Mediterranean Flowers
Donnington Horticultural Society
Learn how to make the most of your garden in a friendly atmosphere.
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Summer Show exhibits |
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Mandy Davis receives a cup from Bunty Ison |
April Janman, best in Show, Summer 2004 |
Contact:
J. Isobel Perry at 11 Wiston Avenue , Donnington , PO19 8RJ or phone 01243 787218 for further details email:mcp@michaelperry.freeserve.co.uk
Meeting place - Donnington Parish Hall;
Meeting Times: 7.30 p.m.
Annual Subscription : - £5, visitors 50 pence
- Sales of plants, compost and fertilisers
- Competitive displays of plants, fruit and vegetables
- Raffle
- Refreshments served
- Information table/catalogues
- 3 shows each year
- 2 coach outings
PROGRAMME 2007
FRIDAY 2nd MARCH |
NORMAN FLINT talks on the Birds and Flowers of the Isles of Scilly. |
FRIDAY 6th APRIL |
SPRING BULB SHOW AND A.G.M. |
FRIDAY 4th MAY |
MICK GORE from the CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL Parks Department. |
Saturday May 12th 2007 |
Plant Sale 2-4 p.m. |
FRIDAY 1st JUNE |
STU ETHERINGTON talks on SOIL SOLUTIONS (EARTH CYCLE) |
SATURDAY 16th JUNE |
SUMMER FLOWER AND VEG. SHOW. |
SATURDAY 23rd JUNE |
Coach visit to GROOMBRIDGE GARDENS. |
FRIDAY 6th JULY. |
Visit to Cookscroft Garden, Earnley. |
TUESDAY 21st AUGUST |
Coach visit to R.H.S. Garden Wisley. |
SATURDAY 1st SEPTEMBER |
MAIN AUTUMN FLOWER AND VEG. SHOW. |
FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER |
ANDREW ELMS from LORDINGTON LAVENDAR. |
FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER |
ROGER PARSONS talks on growing and showing SWEET PEAS. |
FRIDAY 7th DECEMBER |
ANNUAL DINNER. |
PROGRAMME 2008
Friday February 1st 2008 |
Don Baldwin: A nurseryman-Past and Present |
Friday March 7th 2008 |
Norman Flint: The Dahlia Grower’s Year |
Friday April 4th 2008 |
Spring Show and AGM |