The Blossom Run April Coach Trip
A trip to Brogdale Orchard. Brogdale has a large collection of apple trees, cherry trees and many more. We will have lunch there and then go on to Belmont. Meet Hornchurch (Queens theatre) then Harold Wood (Station) Cost £45 per person lunch extra. For those who don’t walk so well there is a tractor ride which takes about 1 hour and costs £2. Tell me if you want this.
May 2024
Wed May 8th
Meeting
Nick Dobson - The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
The story of this ever popular duo who helped to found what we now call musical theatre. This talk includes live performances of some of the most famous tunes.
Nymans Staplefield Lane Handcross RH17 6EB
This is not the usual end of the month Thursday because that is a bank holiday and we might be otherwise occupied. At this time of year we should see the tulips rhododendrons and azaleas etc. Cost £16.20 to non-National Trust members. Free to members. Please remember to tell me if you are a member or coming in with a member.
June 2024
Wed Jun 12th
Meeting
Old Movies Saved My Life - Mel Byron
How films of the 1930s and 40s taught a small-town Northern lass everything she knows. Comiedienne Mel Byron’s talk was a success at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe. Come and enjoy this funny and warm-hearted treat.
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Old Bailey - Chris Truran
Chris worked in the Met Police for over 38 years as a Crime Scenes Officer. His talk covers the unbelievable things crimnals do to get themselves caught. Fingerprints and forensics capture many but there are plenty of times when they have brought about their own downfall. An interesting, humourous and eye-opening talk
Chiddingstone Castle
They do not open on Thursdays, hence the Wednesday. This is somewhere new for us.
For further information about the garden group phone Sue on 01708 744455
November 2024
Wed Nov 13th
Meeting
Sue Ryder - A Life Lived for Others by Joanna Bogle
Sue Ryder became a household name in the 1950s thanks to the care homes she founded and the high-street charity shops which we still see today. 2024 is the centenary of her birth. This talk is a chance to hear the full and remarkable story of her global work both during war-time and peace-time
February 2025
Wed Feb 12th
Meeting
Alan Haines The Baby Boomer Nostalgia Show - part 2
Yes he’s back! Following the success of part one of this humorous trip back to the 1950s and 60s we can look forward to another comedy treat. Help beat the grey winter skies with a sunny smile.
March 2025
Wed Mar 12th
Meeting
Mary Smith - A Schoolgirl’s War
Mary was the Head Teacher at a girl’s school in Kent. Whilst there, Mary and her colleagues found a schoolgirl’s wartime diary as well as the school’s underground air raid shelter. The diary was full of sketches and paintings. These along with the memories of former pupils have helped Mary put together a fascinating story.
Dates for your Diary
Meetings
Wed May 8th
Nick Dobson - The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
The story of this ever popular duo who helped to found what we now call musical theatre. This talk includes live performances of some of the most famous tunes.
Wed Jun 12th
Old Movies Saved My Life - Mel Byron
How films of the 1930s and 40s taught a small-town Northern lass everything she knows. Comiedienne Mel Byron’s talk was a success at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe. Come and enjoy this funny and warm-hearted treat.
Wed Sep 11th
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Old Bailey - Chris Truran
Chris worked in the Met Police for over 38 years as a Crime Scenes Officer. His talk covers the unbelievable things crimnals do to get themselves caught. Fingerprints and forensics capture many but there are plenty of times when they have brought about their own downfall. An interesting, humourous and eye-opening talk
Wed Nov 13th
Sue Ryder - A Life Lived for Others by Joanna Bogle
Sue Ryder became a household name in the 1950s thanks to the care homes she founded and the high-street charity shops which we still see today. 2024 is the centenary of her birth. This talk is a chance to hear the full and remarkable story of her global work both during war-time and peace-time
Wed Feb 12th 2025
Alan Haines The Baby Boomer Nostalgia Show - part 2
Yes he’s back! Following the success of part one of this humorous trip back to the 1950s and 60s we can look forward to another comedy treat. Help beat the grey winter skies with a sunny smile.
Wed Mar 12th 2025
Mary Smith - A Schoolgirl’s War
Mary was the Head Teacher at a girl’s school in Kent. Whilst there, Mary and her colleagues found a schoolgirl’s wartime diary as well as the school’s underground air raid shelter. The diary was full of sketches and paintings. These along with the memories of former pupils have helped Mary put together a fascinating story.
The Blossom Run April Coach Trip
A trip to Brogdale Orchard. Brogdale has a large collection of apple trees, cherry trees and many more. We will have lunch there and then go on to Belmont. Meet Hornchurch (Queens theatre) then Harold Wood (Station) Cost £45 per person lunch extra. For those who don’t walk so well there is a tractor ride which takes about 1 hour and costs £2. Tell me if you want this.
Thu May 23rd
Nymans Staplefield Lane Handcross RH17 6EB
This is not the usual end of the month Thursday because that is a bank holiday and we might be otherwise occupied. At this time of year we should see the tulips rhododendrons and azaleas etc. Cost £16.20 to non-National Trust members. Free to members. Please remember to tell me if you are a member or coming in with a member.
Thu Aug 29th
- Plant Exchange 34 Reed Pond Walk
Wed Sep 25th
Chiddingstone Castle
They do not open on Thursdays, hence the Wednesday. This is somewhere new for us.
For further information about the garden group phone Sue on 01708 744455
