Hellesdon Horticultural Association
Programme for 2010
Our programme of events include Talks, Horticultural Shows and a range of Gardening and Social Events throughout the year.
Shows
Dates for our 2010 Horticultural Shows are
- Spring Show - Monday, 29th March
- Summer Show - Saturday, 3rd July
- Autumn Show - Saturday, 4th September
Further details are available by following the links.
Meetings
We have a range of garden and gardening related talks with free entrance for members and guest speakers. Meetings are held at Hellesdon Community Centre on the 3rd Monday of each month and commence at 7.30pm. Light refreshments are provided and there is usually a raffle.
| Date | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 18th January | Further Oddities of Norfolk | Janet Smith |
| 15th February | Grasses | Jane Lister |
| 29th March | A Year in the Vegetable Patch | Charlotte Philcox |
| 19th April | Waking Up The Garden | Alan Barson |
| 17th May | Trees and Shrubs for Colour all Year | Bill LeGrice |
| 21st June | History Beneath Your Feet (bring things we have found) |
Graeme Simmonds |
| 19th July | Flower Arranging | Freda Lane |
| 16th August | Flytrap Plants | Pauline & Bernard Steward |
| 20th September | Gardening for the Autumn | Mr. B Coutts |
| 18th October | Bulbs, Corms and Tubers | Barry Gayton |
| 15th November | Annual General Meeting, Presentation of Trophies and Photographic Competition |
Details of Past Horticultural Talks organised by by Hellesdon Horticultural Association can be viewed by following the link.
Events and Social
The Society holds Quiz Nights and a Photographic Competition as well as participating in local events with table shows, trade stalls and plant sales. Further details can be obtained from the Social Secretary.
Hellesdon Horticultural Association Christmas Social
The Christmas Social will be held on Monday, 6th December 2010 with entertainment, dancing and buffet - details to be announced later in the year.