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Past Meetings & Events

APRIL MEETING

 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 19:15

AGM at 7.15 followed by:

I have managed to book a replacement speaker for our next meeting after Charlotte Philox pulled out.

Instead of Charlotte it will be an old favourite Martyn Davey who will talk  on 'The Allotment and Vegetable Growing' This will be a good mix of gardening topics in one, soils, composting, etc.

A must for all you Allotment Owners

 

MARCH MEETING

 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 19:15

Graeme Simmonds

Metal Detectorist

History Beneath Your Feet

Not so much as a talk, but a bit of banter looking at things (gardening objects possible) from the past in a new way. We will look at and handle recovered objects to discuss. If you have dug an item of interest or can’t identify it bring it along.

FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - 19:15

Sarah Hammond

Owner of English Peonies

‘English Peonies’

With many years’ experience Sarah will give expert advice in growing and caring for Peonies. Sarah’s family have been growing a range of peonies, with other flowers, in their North Norfolk family farm for the last 50 years.

DECEMBER MEETING

 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 19:00

It’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 - 19:15

Juliet 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 - 19:15

Simon 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 - 19:15

Ajay 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 - 19:15

A light-hearted, slightly competitive evening with something for everyone including a Quiz.

JULY MEETING

 Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 19:15

Sally 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 - 19:15

Joe 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.

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