Please scroll down the page for details of our Trips, Plant Sale in May and the Annual Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society Open Show in September. See the Photo Gallery for photos of 2018 trips.
2019 TRIPS
25th – 28th April Harrogate
Following the success of the London holiday we have organised another exciting trip in conjunction with Regent Travel. This year’s trip is to Harrogate, in time for the Spring Show (April 25th – 28th) and with visits to Newby Hall Gardens and RHS Harlow Carr included. You can find photos from this trip over on our Photo Gallery page.
5th June – Shropshire
The first of our day trips is on a Wednesday and will take us to Shropshire to the British Ironworks Centre and Sculpture Park, Oswestry where we will have coffee and lunch before heading to Wollerton Old Hall Gardens where we will be treated to a cream tea. Cost £30 (members). You can find photos of the Sculpture Park on Trip Advisor too.
5th July – Nottinghamshire
In the summer we head to Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Our first garden visit is the Pure Land Japanese Garden, Newark, having stopped for coffee on the way. At lunchtime we will head for Reg Taylor’s Garden Centre and Swan Sanctuary. Cost £30 members
For further information about our trips and visits please email or ask at one of our meetings.
2019 ANNUAL PLANT SALE
Our 2019 Annual plant sale, general garden plants and vegetables provided by members, was held on Saturday May 4th. Doors open at 9.00am and the sale closes at 1pm. Plenty of bargains to be had as we raise money to fund some of our annual activities. See the Photo Gallery page for pictures of the Hall before the Sale in previous years.
The Annual Sale is held at:-
St. Michael’s Hall, Lichfield Street ST15 8BB
Light refreshments are provided and admission is FREE.
2019 ANNUAL OPEN SHOW
Our 33rd Annual Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society Open Show was held on Saturday 14th September at
Walton Community Centre,
Whitemill Lane,
Walton
Stone
Staffordshire
The Show opens to the public at 2pm and admission is FREE. Come and see some wonderful displays.
Flowers are on sale throughout the afternoon. . . .
. . . . for collection at 4pm.
Plenty of free parking on site.
Further details of entry classes and where to send your entry can be downloaded here; and you can download an Entry Form here. Unfortunately Neil Hammersley is unable to continue helping with Show entries – please email your entries to our Chairman – Helen Harrison – if possible . Neil will continue to forward emails to Helen that are sent to him.
Photos from this year’s Show are on our Photo Gallery page
