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
Donnington Horticultural Society Programme
September 2008 - April 2009
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
All events take place at the Parish Hall unless otherwise indicated
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 September 2008 - April 2009
Saturday September 6th 2-30 Flower and Produce Show
Friday October 3rd 7-30pm Season Of mist and mellow fruitfulness
Speaker Monica Lucas
Friday November 7th 7-30pm Lordington Lavender
Speaker Andrew Elms
Friday December 5th Christmas Dinner
January No meeting
February 6th 7-30pm Growing and Pruning Clematis
Speaker Marcus Dancer
March 6th 7-30pm The wildlife of Chichester Harbour
Speaker Judy Darley
April 3rd 7-30pm AGM and Bulb Show





