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| LISTED BELOW ARE SOCIETIES ' EVENTS DIARIES ' | |
| ( Information is shown in society alphabetical order.) | |
| SHOULD YOUR SOCIETY WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FACILITY | |
| RETURN A COMPLETED INFORMATION FORM OR | |
| e-mail - rich.KFHS@blueyonder.co.uk | |
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Acol Horticultural Society |
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Shows and Meetings are held in Acol Village Hall unless otherwise stated |
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Meetings are on the first Tuesday in each month at 7.30pm. |
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| February 7th "South African Beasts, Birds and Botany" - Mr.Don Wilks | |
| March 6th "Photo Shoot" - Mr.Bill Yeoman | |
| April 3rd "Six Days before the Mast" - Mrs.Betty Renz | |
| Saturday April 7th Spring Show at 2.30pm. ( Marquee rear of Village Hall ) | |
| May 1st "Mystery Animals of the South East" - Mr.Neil Arnold | |
| Saturday & Sunday June 9th & 10th - Acol Open Gardens - Gardens open all around the Village - In aid of the R.N.L.I. | |
| Saturday July 28th Summer Show at 2.30pm. ( Marquee rear of Village Hall ) | |
| August 7th "Canterbury Archaeology Group" | |
| September 4th "Gallivanting with a Camera" - Mr.Leslie Williams | |
| Saturday September 29th "Autumn Show including the Thanet Bee Keepers Honey Show" at 2.30pm. - ( Marquee rear of Village Hall ) | |
| October 2nd "Travels through Eastern Asia" - Mr.Jim Yeoman | |
| November 6th Annual General Meeting | |
| Saturday November 10th Autumn Fayre | |
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Battle Floral & Horticultural Society |
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All meetings are held 3rd Wednesday each month in the Shephard Room, Battle Memorial Hall at 7.15pm |
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Bexhill Horticultural Society |
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All meetings take place on Saturdays in St.Martha`s Church Hall, Bexhill at 2.30pm |
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For other details call Mrs.T.Docksey 01424 219551 |
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| British Iris Society - Kent Group | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Please call Mrs.Wendy Payne on 01622 842277 for Meeting Times and Venues, Shows and Group Information. | |
| www.kentiris.org.uk | |
| www.britishirissociety.org.uk | |
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Charing Gardeners` Society |
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Meetings are held in The Church Barn, Charing, Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. |
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For comprehensive details see the NEW WEBSITE |
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Cobham Gardeners` Society |
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| All meetings are held 2nd Wednesday in the month at the Meadow Rooms, Cobham from 8.00pm. | |
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February - March - April - October |
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| November 14th Annual General Meeting | |
| December 12th Christmas Party | |
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Eastchurch Garden Society |
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All meetings are held on Tuesdays in Eastchurch Village Hall at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated |
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Tuesday June 19th "TIPPING OF THE SPUDS" in the Village Hall at 7 for 7.30pm. |
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| Eastry Horticultural Society | |
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| All meetings and talks are held 2nd Tuesday in month at Eastry Village Hall 7.00 for 7.30p.m. | |
| All shows and sales are also held in the Village Hall on dates and times indicated. | |
| January 10th "Spotlight on Kent" - Heather Willis | |
| February 14th "Something for every month of the year" - Sue Scrivens | |
| Sunday February 26th Boot Fair at 9.00am | |
| March 13th "Royal Gardens" - Jim Buttress | |
| Saturday April 7th Spring Show at 2.00pm. | |
| April 10th "The White Mill" - Ray Harlow | |
| May 8th "Vegetable Growing" - Gordan Francis | |
| Saturday May 12th Plant Sale at 10.00am. | |
| June 12th Shrubs throughout the Year - Laurie Manser | |
| Sunday June 24th Summer Show at 2.00pm. | |
| July 10th "Alpines" - J.Hughes | |
| August 10th "Life at Goodnestone Park" - John Wellard | |
| Saturday August 18th Annual Show at 2.00pm. | |
| October 9th "History of Samphire Hoe" - Paul Holt | |
| There will be various "Day Outings" during the year to be announced. | |
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| Eltham & Avery Hill Gardens Society | |
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| All committee meetings are held at 118, Eltham Hill, SE9 at 6.30pm. | |
| Committee meetings - February - July - November | |
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| Eynsford Gardening Club | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings and shows are held on Friday evenings in Eynsford Village Hall | |
| Friday November 11th Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm. | |
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| Farningham Horticultural Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Meetings and shows are held in Farningham Village Hall | |
| For further details please call | |
| Mr.R.C.Bowers - 01322 862603 | |
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| Gillingham Horticultural Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All shows are held at the United Reformed Church Hall, Balmoral Road, Gillingham | |
| The Society currently holds three shows each year :- April, September and November. | |
| Horticultural, Domestic, Craft and Floral Art classes are in the Spring and Autumn shows, | |
| and a Floral Art show nearer Christmas. | |
| Additionally the society holds a Plant Sales. | |
| The society also has a Social Section which organizes regular coach outings and talks. | |
| We also run a Bulk Purchase " shed " open to members. | |
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| Hardy Plant Society | |
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| Sunday January 29th at 2.30pm. Lecture Meeting: James Crebbin-Bailey - The Art of Topiary | |
| Lower Hardres, Nr.Canterbury, CT4 5NP | |
| Sunday February 19th 11am-4.00pm - Snowdrop & Hellebore Extravaganza | |
| Lecture: Winter Bulbs by Rod Leeds | |
| Goodnestone Park Gardens, CT3 1PL | |
| Sunday February 26th at 2.30pm. Lecture Meeting: Vivienne McGhee - Plants I love to Grow | |
| Boughton Monchelsea Village Hall | |
| Sunday March 18th 11.30am-2.00pm. - Indoor Plant Fair, Photographic Show | |
| Lecture Meeting: John Massey - The Magic of the Changing Seasons : Spring into Summer | |
| Lenham Community Centre, ME17 2QT | |
| Sunday April 29th at 2.30pm Lecture Meeting & Seedling Swap | |
| Headcorn Village Hall, TN27 9NR | |
| Saturday September 29th 10.30-12.45 - Indoor Plant Fair | |
| Lecture Meeting at 1.30pm. - Sally Gregson | |
| Headcorn Village Hall, TN27 9NR | |
| Sunday October 28th at 2.30pm. Lecture Meeting: Don Watson | |
| Details T.B.A. | |
| Sunday November 25th Annual General Meeting | |
| Details T.B.A. | |
| Sunday December 9th Members Christmas Party in Tunstall Village Hall | |
| Details T.B.A. | |
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| Iden & Playden Garden Society | |
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| All meetings and shows are held in Iden Village Hall | |
| Monday February 13th Talk on Apples at 7.30pm. | |
| Monday March 12th Unusual Plants ( Madrona Nursery ) at 7.30pm. | |
| Saturday April 4th Spring Show at 2.30pm. | |
| Saturday June 30th Summer Show at 2.30pm. | |
| Saturday September 29th Autumn Show at 2.30pm plus Annual General Meeting | |
| Monday November 12th T.B.A. | |
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| Ightham & District Gardeners`Club | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings are held Wednesday evenings in Ightham Village Hall at 8.00pm. | |
| January 25th Annual General Meeting | |
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| Kent Dahlia Society | |
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| Meetings and events are held at Otford Village Memorial Hall, High Street, Otford | |
| Annual Show - Sunday 2nd September includes Open and Members classes | |
| Open to public from 2.00pm. | |
| Plant Sales - Saturday 5th May and Saturday 2nd June | |
| Open 9.30am - 11.30am | |
| Yearly Membership Fee: £2.50 per individual member. | |
| New Members always welcome | |
| For further information contact : Secretary - Mrs.S.A.Walters on 01732 847560 | |
| or e-mail : kentdahlia@hotmail.co.uk | |
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| Kent & East Sussex Delphinium Group | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Meetings are held at Godinton House, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BP | |
| contact Lorna for further details on 01233 625639 | |
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| Lamberhurst Gardeners` Association | |
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| All meetings are held Tuesday evenings in Lamberhurst Memorial Hall commencing at 8.00pm. | |
| January 24th Social Evening | |
| February 28th The Fascinating and Secret Life of Mole by Mr.C.Stewart | |
| March 27th "Phantasmagoria" by Mr.& Mrs.J.Wagnor | |
| April 14th Spring Show in the Village Hall at 2.30pm | |
| May 22nd The History and Making of Walking Sticks by Mr.Dennis Worcester | |
| June 26th Evening Outing to Orchard End Garden, Horsmonden | |
| July 24th Evening Outing to Perryhill Nursery, Hartfield | |
| August 28th Memories of a Garden Boy by Laurie Manser | |
| September 25th Fantasy Garden for Eccentrics by Harry Townsend | |
| October 2nd Annual Dinner | |
| October 23rd My Trip to Ecuador and to the Galapagos Isles by Brenda Skelton | |
| November 27th Annual General Meeting | |
| www.lamberhurstgardenerssasssociation.blogspot.com | |
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| Maidstone Horticultural Society | |
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| All Talks, Meetings and Shows are held at the Baptist Church Hall, | |
| Knightrider Street, Maidstone, unless otherwise stated. | |
| Talks and Meetings are held on Thursday evenings commencing at 7.30 p.m. | |
| Shows are held on Saturdays 13.30 - 16.30 p.m. | |
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| January 19th Annual General Meeting | |
| February 2nd Evening Meeting and Talk by Laurie Manser "Herbaceous Perennials" | |
| March 1st Evening Meeting and Talk by John Hitchcock & David Abbott "Fuchsia Growing & Showing" | |
| April 5th Evening Meeting and Talk by Mrs Gillian Regan "Self Seeders, love them or hate them!" | |
| April 7th SPRING SHOW featuring daffodils and other Spring Flowers; Floral Art Display; | |
| Cookery; Handicrafts & Hobbies; Children & Junior Classes; | |
| Afternoon Tea & Raffle | |
| May 3rd Evening Meeting and Talk by Steve Bradley ( BBC Radio Kent ) | |
| "Summer in the Garden / Container Growing for Plants & Vegetables" | |
| June 30th SUMMER SHOW featuring Sweat Peas; Roses; Fruit & Vegetables; | |
| Floral Art Display; Cookery; Handicrafts & Hobbies; Children & Junior Classes; | |
| Produce Stall; Afternoon Tea & Raffle | |
| September 1st AUTUMN SHOW featuring Dahlias; Gladiola; Chrysanthemums; Fruit & Vegetables | |
| Floral Art Display; Cookery; Handicrafts & Hobbies; Children & Junior Classes; | |
| Produce Stall; Afternoon Tea & Raffle | |
| October 4th Evening Meeting and Talk by Julia Jarman "The Beauty of Bulbs and Corms" | |
| November 1st Evening Meeting and Talk by Tessa Allen "Winter Colour and Scent" | |
| December 6th Members Evening | |
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| In addition we also have Coach Outings to popular places & Gardens of interest. | |
| A Summer Garden Party : Annual Dinner & Trophy Presentation | |
| An Associated Floral Art Group | |
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| ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - KENT FEDERATION OF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES | |
| SOUTH EASTERN DAFFODIL GROUP - NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY | |
| NATIONAL SWEET PEA SOCIETY | |
| New members are warmly welcomed, for further information on how to join our Society | |
| or if you wish to enter exhibits in any of the shows please | |
| telephone 01622 737323 or 674384 | |
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| Mid Kent Fuchsia Group | |
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| All meetings are held on Thursdays at St.Nicholas Church Hall, Poplar Grove, London Road , | |
| Maidstone, ME16 0DE. commencing at 7.30 p.m. | |
| January 12th "Sailing Barges in their Heyday" with Tony Farnham | |
| February 9th "A World of Lavender" with Dr.Simon Charlesworth | |
| March 8th Workshop - Demonstrations - Plant Distribution | |
| April 12th "The Story of Music Hall & Variety" with Don Dray | |
| May T.B.A. Visit to Highgrove Gardens | |
| May 10th "High Beech Gardens" with Mr.M.Hird | |
| June 14th "Fuchsia Bonsia" with Arthur Philips | |
| July 12th Mini Show & Jack`s Challenge | |
| July 13-14-15th Display at the Kent County Show | |
| July 31st Cruise and Lunch on the River Thames | |
| August 11th 36th Annual Show | |
| September 13th "Practical Propogation in Autumn" with Steve Bradley | |
| October T.B.A. Annual Dinner | |
| October 11th "World Collection of Fuchsias" with George Puddefoot | |
| November 8th "150 Years of Photos from the Glass Slides from the Maidstone Museum" with Roy Carey | |
| December 13th Christmas Party & Quiz | |
| New members are always welcome | |
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| Nailbourne Horticultural Society | |
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| All meetings and evening talks are held on Tuesdays in Bridge Village Hall at 7.30pm. unless otherwise stated. | |
| Tuesday January 24th A.G.M. + Short talk - Farmers Markets | |
| Tuesday February 28th 'Container Gardening ' talk by Sue Scrivens | |
| Tuesday March 15th 'A Tale of Two Gardens ' & 'Downsizing without Tears ' talk by Helen Yemm | |
| ( Organized jointly with Lower Hardres & Nackington Gardeners` & Wickhambreaux Gardening Society ) | |
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Saturday April 14th Spring Show in Bridge Village Hall at 10.30am. |
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| May T.B.A. | |
| Thursday June 21st Evening visit to Hadlow College`s Canterbury site in Spring Lane, Canterbury | |
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Saturday July 14th Summer Show in Bridge Village Hall at 10.30am. |
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Tuesday September 25th 'Growing & Showing Daffodils' talk by Janine Doulton |
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| October T.B.A. | |
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Tuesday December 4th Social Evening |
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| National Auricula & Primula Society ( Kent Group ) | |
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| All meetings are held at Sutton Valence Village Hall ME17 3HT on | |
| Saturdays at 11.00 am - 1.30pm followed by time for - | |
| Teas - Cakes - Plant Sale & Raffle | |
| Committee meetings will take place before monthly meetings at 09.30am prompt with the exception of April and May | |
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Saturday January 4th Club meeting - Preparing to awaken your plants |
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| Saturday February 25th Allan & Lynn Guest, Author, Hybridist, Exhibitor & Plantsman ( Books may be for sale ) | |
| Saturday March 24th Lawrence Wigley, NAPS southern section Secretary, hybridist, exhibitor, Asiatic & non-hardy Primulars | |
| Sunday April 29th 5th Annual Show opens to the public 2.30pm. | |
| On joining the group new members will receive TWO free plants to get them on their way, | |
| and at each meeting there is an Auricula plant sale, all vegetive off-sets no micro propagation | |
| for further information please call Colin Humprey on 01797 344179 | |
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| National Vegetable Society ( Kent District Association ) | |
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| Meetings are held at Bridge Village Hall, High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5JZ | |
| 2nd Wednesday of each month from February until October | |
| Hall opens at 7.30pm. for tea/coffee and biscuits followed by meeting at 8.00pm. | |
| February 8th Ivor Mace - "Leeks & Onions" | |
| March 14th Annual General Meeting | |
| April 11th Janine Doulton - "Growing & Showing Daffodils" | |
| May 9th Paolo Arrigo - "From Seed to Plate" Seeds of Italy ( Offer on seed packs) | |
| May 12th & 13th Medway Festival | |
| June 13th Milena Moore - "All about Herbs" | |
| July 13 - 14 -15th Display Stand at the County Show, Detling | |
| August 8th Dusty Miller - "What is Organic Vegetable Growing" | |
| August 26 - 27th Display Stand at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show | |
| September 8 - 9th N.V.S.( Kent District Association ) Show at Bridge Village Hall | |
| September 12th Heather Willis - "Spring & Autumn in Scotland" | |
| October 10th John Branham - "Talk on Collections" | |
| November 14th Members Social Evening at 'Halfway House' Challock - This evening needs to be booked in advance. | |
| If you have any suggestions for talks in 2013 please contact Geoff or Judi on 01227 860400 | |
| e-mail geoffandjudi@talktalk.net | |
| A raffle is held at each meeting, donations of prizes are gratefully accepted - Thank you. | |
| More details can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr.G.J.Francis FNVS on 01622 710486 | |
| or e-mail ; gordonjfrancis@googlemail.com | |
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| Newington & District Gardeners` Association | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Meetings are held at Newington Village Hall at 7.30pm. | |
| Any neighbouring club members always welcome! | |
| For further details you can ring Denise Buckland, club secretary on 01303 772503 | |
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| Northiam Horticultural Society | |
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| All events are held in Northiam Village Hall on Friday evenings at 7.30pm. except where stated otherwise. | |
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| February 3rd "Highgrove" Prince Charles′ Garden - An afternoon lecture by Stephanie Donaldson at 2.30pm. | |
| March 2nd "The Land of Pharoahs" - An afternoon lecture by Susan Scrivens at 2.30p. | |
| Saturday March 31st Spring Show at 2.30pm. | |
| Saturday May 12th Plant Sale at 2.30pm. | |
| Saturday June 2nd Summer Show at Northiam Playing Fields ( Jubilee Celebrations ) at 2.30pm. | |
| Saturday September 8th Autumn Show at 2.30pm. | |
| October 3rd "The Four Gardens of the R.H.S." with Graham Usher | |
| November 2nd President′s Lecture with Fergus Garret | |
| December 7th Annual General Meeting & Social Evening | |
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| North Tonbridge Horticultural Society | |
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| St.Philps`Church, Salisbury Road Tonbridge, TN10 4PB at 8.00pm. | |
| Shows are held at the same venue on dates shown below | |
| March 5th Botanical Close-up Photo Workshop11 - Peter Wright | |
| March 31st Spring Show | |
| April 2nd Sweet Peas - Philip Johnson | |
| May 7th T.B.A. | |
| June 4th Subject to be arranged - Bob Ogley | |
| June 23rd Summer Show | |
| July 2nd Evening visit to Honnington Farm Gardens | |
| August 6th A World of Lavender - Dr.Simon Charlesworth of Downderry Nursery | |
| September 1st Autumn Show | |
| September 3rd Topiary - Simon Sutcliffe | |
| October 1st The Garden in Autumn - Steve Bradley of BBC Radio Kent | |
| November 5th Our Christmas Customs - Gilly Halcrow | |
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| Otford Gardeners` Society | |
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| For details of all events please contact the Society Secretary, Janet Finney on 01959 523760, | |
| e-mail gardeners@otford.net or visit our website www.otford.info/gardeners. | |
| Our venue, Otford Village Memorial Hall has a free car park and is right in the centre of Otford Village. | |
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| Pembury Gardeners` Society | |
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| All meetings are held in the Catholic Hall, Lower Green Road, Pembury | |
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| For further details call Mrs.S.Smout on 01892 822031 | |
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| Preston, Elmstone & Stourmouth Horticultural Society | |
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| All meetings are held 2nd Tuesday in month in Preston Village Hall at 7.30pm | |
| March 13th "Ponds Water Gardens" with Janet Bryant | |
| April 10th "Woodland Trust Diamond Jubilee Campaign" with John Harvey | |
| May 8th "Iris an English Love Affair" with Sue Marshall | |
| June 12th "Herbs for every Use" with Susan Scrivens | |
| Tuesday July 10th Evening Outing | |
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To meet at Essentially Hops in Bekesbourne at 7.00pm. ( near Howletts Zoo ) to see the hop and flower fields. |
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| Sensible shoes required. Normally lasts for about an hour. If weather is bad then a slide presentation will be given. | |
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Refreshments available afterwards. This visit will cost £3.50 per person to be paid on the night. |
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Friday July 20th Summer Show evening set-up at 7.00pm. |
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| Volunteers greatly appreciated - just turn up. | |
| Saturday July 21st Summer Show | |
| All Classes open to public. Entries 40p. Members 20p | |
| Show Schedules available from Show Secretary Andrew George on 01227 722051 | |
| Show open to visitors from 2.00 - 4.00pm. Admission £1.00 | |
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August 14th Sweet Peas, how to grow/show - Philip Johnson |
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| Saturday September 8th Evening Outing | |
| To meet at Monkton Nature Reserve, Monkton, Nr.Ramsgate at 7.00pm.for a Moth Talk and Catching evening with Tony Harman | |
| Refreshments will be provided. If weather is bad then a talk will be held indoors | |
| Warm cloths and sensible shoes should be worn | |
| This visit will cost £3.50 per person to be paid on the night. | |
| October 9th A speaker from Brogdale Farm will be giving a talk about the apple Collection | |
| There will also be an Apple Tasting session. | |
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November 13th Annual General Meeting |
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December 11th Christmas Meal - Venue to be arranged |
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| Selling & District Gardeners` Association | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings are held on Tuesdays in Selling Village Hall at 7.30pm. | |
| The society will be organising some outside visits to local gardens during the months of | |
| June, July & August | |
| For more information on meetings etc. please contact | |
| Mr.R.Roff - 01795 590360 | |
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| Southfleet Gardeners` Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings and events are held in Southfleet Village Hall | |
| Saturday March 31st Spring Show, Lecture & Plant Sale | |
| Thursday April 26th Lecture Evening & Plant Sale 7.30pm. for 8.00pm. | |
| Saturday August 11th Summer Show & Plant Sale with Various Stalls | |
| Thursday October 4th Lecture Evening & Plant Sale 7.30pm. for 8.00pm. | |
| Contact 01474 833622 for all events | |
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| Sittingbourne Gardeners`& Flower Arrangers`Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings are held on Thursday evenings in Tunstall Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm. | |
| February 2nd "Questions & Answers" with Andy Garland & Steve Bradley | |
| 16th Flower Arrangers` Workshop "Foliage Manipulation and Bow Craft" with Christina Hawes | |
| March 1st "Downderry Lavender Nursery" with Dr.Simon Charlesworth | |
| 15th Flower Arrangers` Demonstration "Fragrent Fantasies" with Tricia Bashford | |
| April 5th "The Fascinating & Secret World of the Mole" with Chris Stewart | |
| 19th Flower Arrangers` Workshop " Modern Basket" with Christina Hawes | |
| May 3rd "A Year in the Life of a Beekeeper" with Terry Clare | |
| 17th Flower Arrangers` Coffee Evening with Plant Sale and Bring & Buy | |
| June 7th "Roses" with Robert Wiseman | |
| 21st Flower Arrangers` Demonstration "Sophie′s Choice" with Sophie Beaney | |
| July 5th "Cacti/Carnivorous Plants" with Donald Palmer | |
| 19th Flower Arrangers` Demonstration "A Hedge Design" with Christina Hawes | |
| September 6th "The Road to Chelsea" with Sue Shaw | |
| 20th Flower Arrangers` Demonstration "Come Dance with Me" with Sue Oaten | |
| October 4th "Growing and Showing Daffodils" with Laurie Manser | |
| 18th Flower Arrangers` Demonstration "Christmas Tree" with Christina Hawes | |
| November 1st "Growing Vegetables from Scratch" with Dusty Miller | |
| 15th Flower Arrangers` Christmas Demonstration "Deck the Halls" with Jacqui Arnold | |
| Saturday December 1st Society Christmas Dinner T.B.A. | |
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| January 17th Society Annual General Meeting | |
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| Stockbury Cottage Gardeners` Association | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Meetings are held in Stockbury Village Hall | |
| First Thursday each month from February to December at 8.00pm. | |
| Saturday May 5th Spring Fair with Plant Sale in the Village Hall at 11.00am. | |
| Saturday June 23rd Rose & Sweet Pea Show with Plant Sale in the Village Hall at 2.00pm. | |
| Saturday August 18th Summer Show with Plant Sale in the Village Hall at 2.00pm. | |
| Thursday October 4th Autumn Show followed by the Annual General Meeting | |
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Saturday October 10th Plant Sale in the Village Hall at 11.00am. |
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| Strood Gardening Club | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings are held in St.Nicholas Church, High Street, Strood | |
| Evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm. 2nd Tuesday each month in Lower Hall | |
| Afternoons 1.30 - 3.30pm. 4th Tuesday each month in Swain Vestry | |
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| Sutton Valence Gardeners` Association | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Meetings and Shows are held at Sutton Valence Village Hall on Sundays commencing at 2.30pm | |
| unless otherwise stated | |
| March 25th Spring Show | |
| April 24th Visit to "Timbers", Dean Street, East Farliegh - Entry £4 | |
| May 27th Visit to Iris of Sissinghurst, Marden | |
| June 16th Visit to Bet Chattos Garden, Colchester - Details later | |
| July 1st Summer Show | |
| September 9th Autumn Show | |
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| Tatsfield Horticultural Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| Tuesday November 13th Annual General Meeting in Tatsfield Village Hall at 7.30pm. | |
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| Waltham Gardeners` Society | |
| Diary 2012 | |
| All meetings are held on Tuesday evenings in Waltham Village Hall at 7.30pm. | |
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| February 7th Speaker : Tom Castle - Local Weather Folklore | |
| March 13th Speaker : Dr.Simon Charlesworth - A World of Lavender | |
| April 17th Speaker : Sue Scrivens - Herbs for Every Use | |
| May 5th Plant Sale in the Village Hall at 10.00am.( Plant donations welcome ) | |
| Tuesday May 15th Coach Trip to Sheffield Park for Rhodedendron time | |
| June 12th Speaker : Margaret Gibbs - Flower Arranging Demonstration | |
| Saturday June 23rd Best Kept Garden Competition ( Judged by Ruth Older ) | |
| Sunday June 24th Gardens on Show in Waltham ( in order to raise funds for St.Bartholomew`s Church, Waltham | |
| July 10th Speaker : Gordan J.Francis - Vegetables growing and preparing for the Show | |
| Saturday August 4th Annual Show in the Village Hall - Schedules will be circulated at a later date. ( Judges to be arranged ) | |
| September 18th Speaker : John Wellard - Life & Times of Goodnestone Park | |
| November 13th Annual General Meeting & Social | |
| All welcome | |
| Why not join our Society - Annual Subscription £4.00 single member and £6.00 for 2 members from one family. | |
| Speaker evenings - £1.00 for members and £1.50 for non-members. | |
| There is a raffle and refreshments are served. | |
| For further details see our website - www.walthamgardeners.org.uk | |
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| Whitstable & District Horticultural Society | |
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| Meetings and shows are held in the United Reformed Church, Middle Row, Whitstable | |
| Saturday May 25th Coffee Morning from 9 until 12noon | |
| Saturday September 8th Annual Show at 10.45am | |
| Friday November 11th Annual General Meeting | |
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| Winchelsea Garden Society | |
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| Meetings vary please see Members Page for information | |
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Saturday January 14th Winter Lecture in the New Hall at 2.30pm. |
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| Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener at Great Dixter - "Progression, extending the season in the mixed boarder" | |
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Saturday March 31st Spring Show in the New Hall at 2.00pm. |
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| Saturday June 16th Rose & Sweet Pea Show in the Court Hall at 10.30am. | |
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Saturday August 11th 'Fete' in the New Hall / Field |
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| Saturday September 8th Autumn Show in the New Hall at 2.00pm. | |
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| Wittersham Horticultural Society | |
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| Meetings take place in Wittersham Village Hall | |
| Saturday March 3rd Coffee Morning and Talk by Mr.& Mrs Kellett from "The Laurels Nursery" Dingleden, Kent at 10am. | |
| Friday October 12th Illustrated talk by Fergus Garrett from "Great Dixter Gardens" | |
| Tickets £7.50 - apply to Gillian Duff on 01797 270295 | |
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