2023

Thursday 6^th April    

GARDENERS QUESTION TIME PLUS. JEAN GRIFFIN.

Join Jean in an evening of gardening delights. Please bring along plants/photographs of gardening queries and Jean will be happy to provide help and advice.

Thursday 4th May    

HISTORY OF HIGHDOWN GARDENS & HERITAGE PROJECT. ALEX NEW

A talk on the history of Highdown Gardens. Also the heritage lottery project that Alex has been undertaking and his role in the preservation of its national plant collection.

Thursday 8^th June       

COACH OUTING, NT CHARTWELL.

The family home of Sir Winston Churchill in the Kent countryside.

Coach, entrance to house, garden & studio £30.00, NT members £20

Thursday 29^th June             

MEMBERS OPEN GARDEN

A big thank you to Chris and Michael Dormer for the invite to 32 Chelwood Avenue between 7.00 and 9.00pm.

Saturday 8^th July               

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW 2.00 to 4.00pm.

Thursday 13^TH July             

COACH OUTING TO RHS HYDE HALL.

Wisley you may think has undergone extensive changes! Wait until you see the completely revamped Hyde Hall. Its highlights are roses, ponds, a dry garden, vegetable garden and plenty of seats among the lush lawns to sit and admire the varied colour filled beds.

Saturday 2^nd September     

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW 2.00 to 4.00pm.

Thursday 5^th October           

65 YEARS IN HORTICULTURE, JIM BUTTRESS

Jim is a renowned horticulturalist who has spent a lifetime in gardening. Seen on TV and radio, his knowledge is boundless and very entertaining. Look forward to an enjoyable evening.

Thursday 2^nd November       

COACH OUTING TO NT SHEFFIELD PARK

I must admit it was the hottest day of 2022 on the coach and at Wisley when by a resounding majority of 42 to 1 (I know who you are!) this Autumn tints trip was born. 

Coach and entrance £25.00, NT members £16.00.

Thursday 7th December     

SOCIAL EVENING

A chance to get together and join in a few light hearted quizzes whist enjoying a glass of wine and refreshments. £12.00, non-members £15. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

2024

Thursday 4^th January         

HISTORIC WORTHING, CHRIS HARE

Chris was born in Worthing and has written numerous books on Sussex history and folklore. Enjoy an interesting and informative talk on the wide and varied history of our town.

NOTE: Meeting to be held at St Mary's Hall at 2pm.

Thursday 1^st February         

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

Nominations for Officers to be received by the Hon. Sec. 7 days before the AGM.

Then Alistair Whitby will present THE EPIC PROJECT. This is a community wetland restoration project which has brought a new watercourse, walks and an abundance of wildlife to Sompting Church Farm. 

Thursday 7^th March             

SHARING THE JOY OF FLOWERS, TONY (THE FLOWER MAN)

Working sustainably, with the seasons Tony is a local artisan working from seed to vase, growing flowers that are full of character and informal beauty.

Saturday 23^rd March           

SPRING FLOWER SHOW. 2.00 to 4.00pm.