Past Meetings & Events
DECEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 19:00It’s Christmas Party Time, Starts at 7.00pm
This year we also have a presenation by Liz Scott 'Living History at Blickling Hall' - the past comes to life through some of the characters who lived and worked there!
NOVEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 19:15Juliet Collier
Norfolk Booklet Co-ordinator for the National Garden Scheme
‘The National Garden Scheme in Norfolk & Countrywide Initiatives’
The title speaks for itself!
Also
Autumn Bag Sale
Please bring surplus plants in one or more bags to be sold at £1 per bag.
OCTOBER MEETING
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 19:15Simon Partridge
Director of How Hill Trust, Ludham
‘The How Hill Trust and Gardens’
After his excellent talk in 2017, Simon is back to update us on what has been happening at How Hill during the last 6 years.
SEPTEMBER MEETING
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 19:15Ajay Tegla
Conservationist and Wildlife TV Present
‘The Unique Life of a Wetlands Ranger’
In this illustrated talk, Ajay shares the many emotions of ranger life on the edge of land and water - on Blakeney Point and Wicken Fen - with honesty and affection.
Summer Show and Social Evening
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 19:15A light-hearted, slightly competitive evening with something for everyone including a Quiz.
JULY MEETING
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 19:15Sally Bates
Vice Chair Norfolk Garden Trust
‘Humphry Repton’s Work in Norfolk’
Sally’s talk will start with a brief introduction as to the work of NGT, followed by the talk on Humphry Repton – who had strong Norfolk links bridging the gap between the fashion for landscape parks and the blossoming of the Victorian carpet bedding schemes.
JUNE 2024 MEETING
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 19:15Joe Carey
Carey Garden Design Studio
‘The Story of the Creation of a Gold Winning Chelsea Show Garden’
This is the story of the creation of the gold medal winning ‘Talitha Arts Garden’ by Joe and Laura Varey, Holt’s very own Garden Designers, at Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
MAY 2024 MEETING
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 19:15Chris Bell
Weather forecaster, UEA lecturer and BBC Look East Weather Presenter
‘Weather and Night Sky Photography’
After giving us some excellent talks we have invited Chris back to share with us his passion of weather and night sky photography. Sit back, relax and enjoy some amazing photographs!
ANNUAL PLANT SALE 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 08:30Annual Plant Sale
Reepham Market Place
From 8.30 until sold out.
APRIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 19:00AGM at 7.15 followed by:
Ellen Mary
Ellen has been listed in the Top 5 Women Influencers in Horticulture by Grow Your Own Magazine! She has appeared on many TV programmes and is the Horticultural Co-Ordinator for the Royal Norfolk Show.
‘Explore Gardens of the USA’
After her excellent talk in 2020 on ‘Plants and Nature for Wellbeing’ we have invited Ellen back to give us a talk on USA gardens. This will be a visual tour of outstanding gardens and planting from her travels including Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, Phoenix Botanical Garden and the New York High Line to name a few. If you haven't had the chance to go and see these gardens, this talk will take you on a walk as if you were there yourself!!!