November News
Next Regular Meeting
On Thursday 5th November, Saul Walker will share his knowledge on Propagation. Saul is one of our regular speakers and is popular with the membership – looking forward to an informative evening. Start time is 7.30 and doors open at 7.00pm.
Coffee Bar
The last coffee Bar made a profit of £789.41 – our largest total ever.
Lloyd wishes to thank all those who helped during the week and is grateful for the continuing support from the members. It was a great team effort.
Members’ Christmas Meeting
This annual favourite will be held on Thursday 3rd December at Harewood House, commencing at 7.30 – doors open at 7.00pm. There will be a buffet, music, games and competitions including a short bingo session. There is a bumper raffle plus a hamper raffle (there is no charge for the hamper raffle). Tickets for the evening are £5 which must be paid by 26th November at the latest, to assist with catering. This is a member only function and is limited to 72.
Please bring your own drinks (and glasses) and nibbles. Ideally, please pay at the next regular meeting by card or cash. Online payments can be accepted – bank transfer details:
Sort Code 30-94-58 Account No. 0093 0198 Ref. your surname + xmas
Membership.
Annual membership remains at £5. If you wish to pay this by bank transfer it would be helpful if you delayed payment until December to avoid any confusion with Christmas payments. Some people are keen to pay their annual membership plus their £1 per meeting charge in a single payment of £15. If you wish to do this, please use the bank details as above but use a reference of Combined.
Charity for 2027
We have one nomination so far (Marie Curie) and we would welcome any further ideas. Please contact our Secretary Carol Penhallurick, email – carpen1948@aol.com or telephone 07598 954276.
Coach Trips
Phil Warren is no longer able to organise trips for Plympton Gardeners. If there is anyone else who would like to take on this role, please contact the Secretary, Carol Penhallurick, email – carpen1948@aol.com or telephone 07598 954276.
Programme of Talks for 2027
JAN 7th NO MEETING
FEB 4th AGM followed by a talk on Seed Saving by
Becky Searle
MAR 4th Burgh Island – where wild things grow
MEMBERS DAFFODIL COMPETITION
MAR 20th SPRING SHOW
APRIL 1st Miniature narcissus – David Carver
MAY 6th To catch the eye of the judge – Francis Burroughs
JUNE 3rd National Gardens – Julia Tremlett
JULY 1st “milk bottles & more” – Caroline Crocker
AUG 5th The history of tea – Jeremy Wilson
AUG 21st SUMMER SHOW
SEPT 2nd “Weed” – Caroline Stone
OCT 7th The ups and downs of exhibiting – Stella Exley
MEMBERS ONION COMPETITION
NOV 4th Dazzling Dahlias – Bella Given
DEC 2nd Members Christmas Evening
Late News - Spring Show
We are hoping to have the Spring Show schedules available for collection at Thursday’s meeting.