Members share their gardening knowledge and experiences.
Frequency & Time: 1st Friday in the month, 10:00am-12:00 noon
Venue: The Rufford, 335, Chesterfield Rd South, Mansfield, NG19 7ES.
Contact: Marilyn Dillon or email Group Coordinator
Programme 2026
Garden Interests
Garden Interest Group, 10.00am-12.00pm.
| Date | Place | Speaker/Information | Activity | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9th | The Rufford Arms Pub. | ___ | Quiz (No meeting due to snow). | Own |
| February 6th | The Rufford Arms Pub. | Discussion various subjects. | Discuss moving forward in 2026. | Own |
| March 6th | Ruffed Arms | Conclusions of above subjects. | Discuss growing and cultivation of potatoes. Competition and Garden Bingo. | Own |
| March 27th | Thornbridge Estate | Daffodils | Thornbridge – Garden House Tour & Cream Tea. | Mini Bus |
| May 1st |
Rufford Arms Pub
|
Plant in Containers | Bring own plants to swap TBD | Own |
| June 5th |
Bardels
|
Visit
|
Garden Centre | Tram/Cars |
| July 3rd | Rufford Park | Garden Party | to celebrate 15th Anniversary of Garden Interest Group beginnings. | Own/shared Transport |
| July 24th | Outing to Heath |
Visit Well dressing
|
Walk around to see Competition Gardens & Visit the Church. | Own Transport/Car Share. |
| August | NO MEETING | No Meeting | ||
| September 4th | The Rufford Arm | Speaker | Rachel Barrowcliffe & Potato Competition Results. | Own |
| October 2nd | Matlock | Visit | Garden Centre | Mini Bus |
| November 6th | Rufford Arms Pub | Christmas Arrangement or Bulb Planting. | Planning Meeting for 2026. | Own |
| December 4th | Hostess, Restaurant | Sookholme Road, Mansfield, NG19 8LL. | Christmas Meal | Own |