UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE GARDEN/VISITS Group Meeting held on 10 th July 2013 Sandra opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. In all 41 attended. Reports since our last meeting 12 th June 2 people enjoyed their visit to Trent College Arboretum 16 th June Gardeners World Live at the NEC no one attended 26 th June Barbara had organised a visit to Trent College Arboretum which everyone enjoyed although some felt that, despite being very knowledgeable, there was a little too much talking. It was a very hot evening and there was nowhere to get drinks. The money raised was going to a good cause - a Kenyan school. It was also interesting to see where the regional U3A meeting would be held next July. 21 st June a very good day was had at Ely apart from the route taken by the driver. Sandra did take up the issue with Littles coach company but found them uninterested. By chance the departure at 5pm worked better than those trying to leave at 4pm. Thanks were offered to Sandy for organising the event particularly as the last time was16 years ago. 24 th June visit to Whitwick Manor with Probus. Excellent place to visit perhaps more for the house than the gardens. Silverdale coaches looked after them well. Weather was kind. 26 th June Thank you to Ann for her hospitality and the viewing of her garden. 108 was raised for Ann s charity. Ann kindly offered to open again on Thursday 18 th July for those who missed out last time. 26 th June - Barbara and Linda enjoyed their visit to New Landscapes at Jubilee Campus with Friends of the University.
Joy has small garden but interested people are welcome to have a look on Aug 3 rd. Suggestion made for a donation to a charity. Sandy said that she has the dates for Harrogate next year. Spring Show 24 th /27 th April, Autumn Show 12 th /14 th September. Wheatcrofts are organising a trip there this year Saturday 14 th September contact them direct. Skills also doing an overnight in September this year. Lucy is organising a trip to The Malvern Show for the Main U3A next spring date to be confirmed. Contact Lucy on 0115 9397230 for more information. Liz reminded people about the London trip for main U3A. More people needed so please ring Lucy if you are interested. Sandy asked if anyone knew an Elizabeth Newton who had been trying to contact her. Sandy also brought in a Saga holiday brochure she had received and said there were lots of holidays featuring gardens in a variety of places e.g. Croatia if anyone was interested. A new Gardening Group is being proposed which will be more practical. 20 people registered an interest. Someone to run it would be needed if there were any volunteers they should get in touch with Jim. Ann had enjoyed visits to Harlow Carr and Belsay (English Heritage) in Northumberland. The guide leaflet to the latter had been written by the local U3A. Sept 12 th -15 th Heritage Open Days leaflets available. Book soon
Latest Information: Wednesday 24 th and Thursday 25 th July 10:30am 2:30pm University Graduation Plant Sale Grounds Glasshouses, Keighton Hill, University Park close to Biology Car park East Drive. Please bring a bag or box for your plants. JULY Sat July 13 th KEYWORTH HORTICULTURAL SHOW village hall + arts & crafts Sat July 13 th HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW Long Eaton United Reform Church. Park in Asda. 10am-4pm Free. Sun July 14 th PICNIC IN THE PARK at the Millenium Garden, Nottingham University 12:00 to 3:00pm Newstead Brass Band, activities. Parking available. Free Bring a picnic Sun July 14 th SAWLEY GARDEN TRAIL 1:30pm 2.50 The Cottage, Plant Lane plus 6 other gardens Wed July 17 th GARDEN VISIT FUSCHIA VIEW Winster Avenue, Carlton 2pm 4.50 inc tea and cake Plants for sale. Thurs July 18 th FELIX COACHES - NUNNINGTON HALL, Yorkshire 16.80 + entrance 6.25 non NT members Sun July 21 st HEMLOCK GARDEN GROUP Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury 13 House and garden, Garden 6 (NT members free) 13.50 coach Phone Brenda 9252507 to arrange pick up points Sat/Sun July 20 th /21 st LADY BAY GARDENS open to the public 2pm-6pm 2.50 all gardens, marked by yellow balloons.
Sat July 27 th TATTON PARK FLOWER SHOW SKILLS 2 days DBB 109, (SS 19) Holiday Inn Warrington, + Trafford Centre Sat July 27 th Sept 8 th SCULPTURE IN THE SANCTUARY Reg Taylor s Garden Centre, Southwell AUGUST Sat Aug 3 rd JOY S GARDEN 2:30-4:30 10 Chestnut Place, Bispham Drive NG9 6PY Wed Aug 7 th KATHY BROWN S GARDEN VISIT 9am from The Jaguar Coach 12 +Entrance 4.50 Optional extras: Tour 1, Demonstration 4, Tea & Cake 3 4.5 acres of gardens including ornamental grasses, clematis, cottage, edible flower borders, containers etc. Picnic? Fri/Sat Aug 9 th /10 th SHREWSBURY SHOW Sat/Sun Aug 10 th /11 th ATTENBOROUGH FUSCHIA SHOW 1:30-5:00/ 9:00-4:00 1 Wed Aug 14 th GARDEN VISITS MEETING 10am Sat Aug 17 th SKILLS - SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2days DBB Holiday inn Preston 89 Sun Aug 18 th SUMMER AT ITS BEST NGS - University campus gardens 1:30 5:00pm Walking tours, refreshments, plant sales. Free Parking at Millenium Garden 3 for charity - NGS, Dogs on leads Sat/Sun Aug 24/25 th THE COTTAGE, Plant Lane, Old Sawley Open Garden Saturday - 11am-5pm Sunday - 12-5pm + Old Sawley Church Flower Festival
SEPT Sat Sept 7th SUTTON BONINGTON ARBORETUM & CAMPUS 2pm-5pm Friends of the University Collection of 300 trees. Refreshments available. Free Parking 3 donation Wed Sept 11 th GARDEN VISITS MEETING Speaker Claire Her work experience for Gedling Council Donation Sat Sept 14 th ST ANN S ALLOTMENTS OPEN 11am 3pm Victorian Tea Party Tours at 12 o clock Phone 9589225 for information Sat Sept 14 th SKILLS HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW 2days DBB 4* Huddersfield hotel 89 includes entrance and visit to York Sun Sept 15 th HEMLOCK GARDEN GROUP - Renishaw Hall Gardens - Gardens only Coach 10 Gardens 5 Fri Sept 20 th BAT WALK with expert Paul Stone Friends of the University Meet at Lakeside Pavilion, Highfields Park at 7:30pm Please wear appropriate footwear, bring a torch and insect repellent Limited numbers. Phone 07825753993 to book.