The Duncliffe Garden Club meets at 2:30pm, unless otherwise stated, at East Stour Village Hall, on the last Wednesday of each month. Visitors are very welcome to attend the talks for an admission fee of £3.00. The annual subscription is £15.00, which runs from April to March of the following year. For further details please contact Helen Burt on 01747 823909.
Upcoming Programme
Wednesday 25th February – Gardens to visit in Wessex
Speaker: Alan Eason
Saturday 21st March – from 2pm – Garden Club Spring Show
Further details from Ros Bates 01747 838589
Wednesday 22nd April – Outing to Forde Abbey
see below
Wednesday 29th April – Annual General Meeting and renewal of subscriptions
The show is open to all local gardeners – members and non-members alike.
A copy of the Show Schedule with entry details is available here, from the village hall or from Ros Bates 01747 838589.
Have a go – you could have a winning entry.
Wednesday 22nd April – outing to Forde Abbey near Chard.
The coach will leave from East Stour at 9:30 am, leaving Forde Abbey about 3pm. The cost for the coach and entry to the Abbey and garden is £27.50
or £25 for coach & garden only. To reserve a seat, please contact
Ros Bates on 01747 838589 or email Terry Bagnall at terry.bagnall@me.com
Forde Abbey and Gardens 30 acres of award-winning gardens with the highest-powered fountain in England, wildflower meadows, topiary lined vistas, herbaceous borders, arboretum, bog & walled kitchen garden. Meandering pathways with plenty of seating to admire the views along the way. A Gift Shop, Plant Nursery, Pottery and vaulted Coffee Shop make it a full day out. 10,000 tulips are planted in the autumn for a beautiful spring display, which will hopefully be in bloom.
More details about the gardens, the abbey and accessibility can be found at fordeabbey.co.uk.
