2024

Thursday, 4 April

CACTI AND SUCCULENTS

An illustrated talk by Tony and Suzanne Mace of Mace Cacti at Ansty

Thursday 9 May

COACH OUTING TO RHS WISLEY

We return to see what is new for this year.

Coach and entrance just £20. The bargain of the year

Thursday 6 June

COACH OUTING TO HEVER CASTLE

Discover the magnificent award-winning gardens set in the glorious grounds of Hever Castle. Rose, Italian and, of course, Tudor gardens are there to enjoy.

Coach, entrance to gardens and castle £36

Thursday 13 June

MEMBERS OPEN GARDEN

A big thankyou to Rosie Lamond for the invite to 29 Crowborough Drive,

between 7.00 and 9.00 pm

Saturday 6 July      

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW 2.00 to 4.00 pm

Thursday 11 July

COACH OUTING TO PRAIRIE GARDENS

Prairie Gardens opened in 2009 and is just a short drive away at Henfield. It is Britain’s largest prairie or naturalistic garden.

Home made cakes and tea on the patio make this a memorable visit.

Coach and entrance to the garden £27

Saturday 7 September

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW 2.00 to 4.00 pm

Thursday, 3 October

AUTUMN ASPIRATIONS – PAUL PATTON

Paul returns to talk to us about preparing gardens in Autumn, ready for a beautiful garden next Spring

Thursday 7 November

CITY OF LONDON GARDENS - SALLY BOTWRIGHT

Come along to hear Sally talk about the interesting gardens in the City of London, some of which you may want to visit

Thursday 7 December

SOCIAL EVENING

A chance to get together and join in a few light hearted quizzes whilst enjoying a glass of wine and refreshments.

£13.00. Non-members £16

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

2025

Thursday 16 January

SUSSEX WITCHCRAFT - CHRIS HORLOCK

An afternoon talk in St Mary's Hall, 2.00 pm, about the historical aspects of witchcraft in Sussex, including witch trials and a look at its legacy in modern times

Thursday 6 February

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Nominations for Officers to be received by the Hon Sec 7 days before the AGM

SOUTH DOWNS FILM MAKERS

Then, following the success of their last visit, the South Downs film makers will be showing films of local interest and comedy

Thursday 6 March

HEAD GARDENER LEONARDSLEE GARDENS - JAMIE HARRIS

Enjoy an evening learning about the developments and planting schemes at Leonardslee Gardens from the Head Gardener, Jamie

Saturday 22 March

SPRING FLOWER SHOW 2.00 to 4.00 pm