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Clanfield Gardening Club

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Clanfield Gardening Club

Clanfield Gardening Club was established in 1982 by local people who wanted to share their love and knowledge of gardening, encouraging others to join them and make their gardens bloom and flourish. As a nation we love our gardens, taking pride in nurturing plants that bring colour, scent and wildlife to our homes. Clanfield Gardening Club, which has over 50 members, wants to encourage all villagers to get involved in gardening.

You don’t have to be an expert to join the club; just come along with a desire to know more about plants and how to grow them. You will receive a warm welcome and members are always delighted to share their wealth of knowledge with new recruits. We meet every second Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm when we invite an expert to speak at our meetings held at Petersgate School in Clanfield. We keep our costs low with an annual membership fee of £3.00 and monthly meeting fee of £3.00 which includes tea and coffee.

Our speakers cover a wide variety of horticultural subjects ensuring that there is always a lively question and answer session afterwards. Our emphasis is on gardening enriched by speakers who are experts in their field. We also organise visits to outstanding gardens every year - Parham House, Chartwell and Hever Castle to name but a few.

Throughout the year we arrange social evenings, quizzes and enjoy ‘bring and share’ meals which strengthens the spirit of the club. We also organise regular competitions and shows such as the Spring and Autumn Shows which culminates in the highlight of the year - the Clanfield Horticultural Show at the end of August. Cups and Trophies are presented to winners in a wide variety of categories including plants, flowers, fruits, baking, craft and photography. We include a special children’s category to encourage the next generation to get involved.

If you are interested in knowing more about gardening, then contact us or just come along to one of our regular meetings.

The cost is £3.00 annually plus £3.00 monthly meeting

Clanfield Gardening Club 2019 Programme

Regular Tuesday evening meetings are held at Petersgate School, Green Lane, Clanfield PO8 0JU. Other meetings are held at The Memorial Hall, South Lane, Clanfield. PO8 0RB. Further details about each meeting will be advertised on Clanfield Online

Tuesday 8 January @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Jayne McBride talking about Fuchsias

Tuesday 12 February @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: John Negus sharing his knowledge of the Flowers of the Austrian Tyrol

Tuesday 12 March @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Sally Burr describes Propagation: Photographic competition “Fungus or Fungi”

Tuesday 9 April @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Ben Cross British Alstroemeria and the Cut Flower Industry. This meeting will include the “Spring Show”

Tuesday 14 May @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Russell Bowes tells us about ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’

Saturday 18 May at The Memorial Hall, South Lane. PO8 0RB. Plant Sale and Afternoon Teas

Tuesday 11 June @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Social Evening plus Competition: Single Rose, Decorated Log (up to 18”) or Longest Weed

Tuesday 18 June: Early Evening Visit to Southsea Rose Gardens with a treat - more information to follow

Sunday 7 July: Annual Coach Trip to Savill Gardens – more information to follow

Tuesday 9 July @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Marcus Dancer advises on Shrubs for Winter Interest; there will also be plants for sale

Tuesday 13 August @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Gerald Ponting will leaf through A Hampshire Calendar. We will also use this meeting for pre-Annual Show Questions & Answers

Saturday 31 August & Sunday 1 September @ The Memorial Hall: Clanfield Annual Show – more information to follow

Photograph Categories: 1. Moon, 2. Sunset, 3. Cloud(s) 4. Hinge(s), 5. Shoe(s)

Children’s Competition: Wild Flower(s) (Aged under 8 or 8 to 11 on the Show date).

Tuesday 10 September @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Quiz and Harvest Supper, plus Autumn Show: Bring and Share Supper

Tuesday 8 October @Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Ray Broughton describing Pruning Techniques

Tuesday 12 November @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: Thomas Stone displaying Hardy Geraniums

Tuesday 10 December @ Petersgate Sch. 7:30pm: AGM and Christmas Special; plus ‘What’s in my Garden Today?’ Bring and Share Supper - Free to Members