ESTABLISHED 1892
Report of January meeting.
STALBRIDGE GARDEN SOCIETY
2019
January Meeting.
Tony Moore our chairman welcomed regular and new members to this month’s Garden Society meeting.
Geoff Jeans collected the final names for our evening meal trip out to the Kings Arms on the 17th January.
Tony introduced this evening’s speaker Tony Davies, who was going to give us a talk all about “Space and Climate Change”.
He also brought along his son Tom, who works and lives at “Thorngrove” Gillingham, he has been there for 29 years and loves it there. Tom brought along some of the plants that are grown there: a lot of these sold before the evening had started, which was nice to see, I think that he did well.
Now onto the talk itself, this was a fascinating trip around the universe, covering our solar system, a lot of the planets, and galaxies, where we, in Stalbridge on “Earth” are placed, and how planets’ movements effect our climate.
Tony explained that as the earth moves on its axis, and tilts just slightly, affecting our climate change.
This was an entertaining talk, but sadly we did not get to see any pictures, as the projector was not working, so we all had to be imaginative, although there were several props.
Thank you to Tony and Tom for a nice evening.
Next month the talk is on “Snowdrops” with Lyn Miles so do come and join us in the hall on Thursday 14th February, time.7.30pm.
Our gardens are just starting to come to life, with the first snowdrops, crocus and I even have some early daffodils out in flower. It has been relatively mild, we could do with a cold spell to hold things back a little.
Wrap up and enjoy a countryside walk, take some photos along the way!
Michelle Howell
2019
January Meeting.
Tony Moore our chairman welcomed regular and new members to this month’s Garden Society meeting.
Geoff Jeans collected the final names for our evening meal trip out to the Kings Arms on the 17th January.
Tony introduced this evening’s speaker Tony Davies, who was going to give us a talk all about “Space and Climate Change”.
He also brought along his son Tom, who works and lives at “Thorngrove” Gillingham, he has been there for 29 years and loves it there. Tom brought along some of the plants that are grown there: a lot of these sold before the evening had started, which was nice to see, I think that he did well.
Now onto the talk itself, this was a fascinating trip around the universe, covering our solar system, a lot of the planets, and galaxies, where we, in Stalbridge on “Earth” are placed, and how planets’ movements effect our climate.
Tony explained that as the earth moves on its axis, and tilts just slightly, affecting our climate change.
This was an entertaining talk, but sadly we did not get to see any pictures, as the projector was not working, so we all had to be imaginative, although there were several props.
Thank you to Tony and Tom for a nice evening.
Next month the talk is on “Snowdrops” with Lyn Miles so do come and join us in the hall on Thursday 14th February, time.7.30pm.
Our gardens are just starting to come to life, with the first snowdrops, crocus and I even have some early daffodils out in flower. It has been relatively mild, we could do with a cold spell to hold things back a little.
Wrap up and enjoy a countryside walk, take some photos along the way!
Michelle Howell
Our 2019 Programme of Talks, outings and events
JANUARY |
Thursday 10th "Space & Climate Change" Tony Davies |
FEBRUARY |
Thursday 14th "Snowdrops" Lyn Miles |
MARCH |
Thursday 14th "Dahlias" Geoff Jeans AGM and SPRING SHOW |
APRIL |
Thursday 11th "Bonsai Spring Care" Tony Moore |
MAY |
Thursday 9th "How to impress the photographic Judge" Bob Indge Saturday 11th SPRING PLANT & JUMBLE SALE – Stalbridge Hall, 10.30am. |
JUNE |
Thursday 13th "From Garden boy to Woodland Supervisor" Geoff Greenhaugh ROSE COMPETITION |
JULY |
Thursday 11th Evening Outing |
AUGUST |
Thursday 8th "Preparing Flowers & Produce for the Show" Geoff Jeans et al Saturday 17th ANNUAL PRODUCE & FLOWER SHOW, Stalbridge Hall, 2.30pm |
SEPTEMBER |
Thursday 12th "Clematis" Heather & Chris Robinson DAHLIA COMPETITION |
OCTOBER |
Thursday 10th "Seeds & More Plants for Free" Neil Lovesey APPLE COMPETITION |
NOVEMBER |
Thursday 14th "Gardens of World War 1" Christine Stones |
DECEMBER |
Thursday 12th Home Grown Quiz and CHRISTMAS BUFFET |
Please note our Annual Produce and Flower Show will be on Saturday 17th August 2019.
Our Plant and Jumble Sale will be on Saturday 11th May 2019.
Our Plant and Jumble Sale will be on Saturday 11th May 2019.
The Society, established in 1892, meets on the second Thursday of each month
in Stalbridge Hall at 7.30.pm
in Stalbridge Hall at 7.30.pm
Why not come and join us?
We would love to see you.
Annual subscription £10.00
or just come as a visitor for £2 per evening.
Each month we have a talk by an expert
on an aspect of gardening or garden related topic.
Alongside some of our talks we hold
season-related informal competitions.
Just come along,
or for more information please telephone:
Tony: 01963 365848
We would love to see you.
Annual subscription £10.00
or just come as a visitor for £2 per evening.
Each month we have a talk by an expert
on an aspect of gardening or garden related topic.
Alongside some of our talks we hold
season-related informal competitions.
Just come along,
or for more information please telephone:
Tony: 01963 365848
The Annual Stalbridge Garden Show in the heart of Hardy country lays out a blooming marvellous display...
"The Sun came out and the residents came to support Stalbridge Garden Society at their Annual Flower & Produce Show. Stalbridge Hall was buzzing all afternoon and the tea ladies were swept off their feet. In the competitions Wendy Bailey won the Westminster Rose for the Highest number of points in the Show and also The Frith Cup (Domestic), The Challenge Cup (Best Floral Decoration), The W.I. Cup (Best W.I. entry) and Wendy and Tony Moore shared The Betty Godwin Trophy (Heaviest weight of potato). There were a good number of children’s entries and Jake Gould won the Betty Godwin Cup (Highest points under 5) William Dike and St. Nicholas School shared The Junior Cup (Highest points 6-9 years). Carenza Howell (highest points 10-13 years). Georgina Dike won The Keith Dumper Memorial Cup for the Best Children’s Entry and also The Stalbridge Cup for the Best Children’s entry in photography. There were many other winners, including John Tinsley who won The Anglesey Bowl for Highest points in vegetables and also The Goblet for the best vegetable exhibit. Jenny Draycott won the William Dike Memorial Cup for the Annual Hanging Basket Competition, sponsored by Dike & Son. In all a very successful and rewarding afternoon".
Look at the map below to see where the Hall is in Stalbridge
