January News
We trust everyone has survived and hopefully enjoyed a good Christmas.
Next Meeting
There is no meeting in January so our next meeting is on THURSDAY 5th FEBRUARY – this will include the AGM followed by a talk from Jeremy Wilson on Camelias.
Coffee Bar
We are hosting the Community Council Coffee Bar at Harewood House for the week commencing Monday 5th January.
The Coffee Bar is open to the public from 10.00am – 2.00pm, Monday – Friday. As you are probably aware the proceeds for the week enable us to support our chosen charity, which, for 2026, is the British Heart Foundation.
Attached is the rota for helpers and the list of people who are donating cakes. As you can see, we are generally well off for counter people, although another person on Friday would probably be helpful. Also, we could do with some volunteer sellers for tombola and bric-a-brac. We are a little light for cake donations so if anyone can help, please contact Lloyd Hills to discuss – 07579 767124.
Arno and Lizani Bessel
Arno is the pastor of the Lutheran Church on Larkham Lane and an ex Plympton Stannator. Lizani has been involved in many of the weeks when the church has operated the coffee bar. Both are popular and well-known figures within the community. Sadly, after many happy years in Plympton, they will be returning to their home in Brazil shortly. The Community Council have arranged a farewell gathering for them at Harewood House on Tuesday 20th January. I am sure many of our members who know them would like to wish them well. Feel free to pop-in anytime between 2pm-5pm.
Spring Show
The Spring Show is now less than 3 months away so a good time to think about what entries you might want to consider. A copy of the schedule is included below. Please feel free to share this with anyone you know who is interested in gardening as we would like to increase the number of Exhibitors. The show is not restricted to gardening – there are also categories for domestic science, photography, floral art and a Junior section.
We would like to wish all our members, their friends and family,
a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year.
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