Dear members,

Our next meeting is on Nov 16th at 2.30 pm.

 AGM followed by “The Land Girls” – a talk given by Fiona Warin – Fiona will speak about the Women’s Land Army and the part the Land Girls played in keeping the home fires burning during World War Two.

Christmas Lunch.

You can download a copy of the menu and booking form here on the website: https://blackpeargc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bpgc-christmas-lunch-booking-form-2024.pdf.

The form with your cheque/cash MUST BE RETURNED to our treasurer by the November meeting.

Membership.

We have had an excellent number of members renewing their membership this year.

Membership subscriptions are due by November 30th. David will be delighted to receive your payment at the next meeting. You can download a membership (renewal) form from the website. All the information can be found there. 

Help.

If anyone with some computer skills is interested in joining the committee, this would be helpful with the important role of running the club. We do have room for another co-opted member. Please speak to any committee member for more information.

We have an excellent committee, but the more people this is shared among, the easier it is for all involved. 

The Latest News/Whats On.

Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter is one of the most knowledgeable and inspirational Head Gardeners of our time. He is this year giving the NGS Annual Lecture:

Gardening for the future – Tuesday 26 November 6.30 pm (LIVE-STREAM)

£10.00

” Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter reveals how vital biodiversity can thrive in anybody’scultivated garden patch, using evidence gathered from the world-famous garden that he looks after.”

Tuesday 26th November 2024 at 6.30 pm GMT

Book here for the LIVE STREAM to view the annual lecture online. https://ngs.org.uk/shop/online-events/online-talks/annual-lecture-gardening-for-the-future-tuesday-26-november-630pm-live-stream/

We have a talk about Christopher Lloyd, the late owner of the Great Dixter Garden, next year.