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 2025
Garden Interests
Garden Interest Group, 10.00am-12.00pm.
| Date | Place | Speaker/Information | Activity | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3rd | The Rufford Arms Pub. | —— | Quiz | Own |
| February 7th | The Rufford Arms Pub. | Discus Competition & ‘Signs of New Life in the Garden’. | Discuss growing and cultivation. Bring Photo of the Signs of New Life. | Own |
| March 7th | Outing to Newstead Abbey | Walk to see early Spring flowers, Lunch out (TBA). | Walk around The Courtyard & East Garden & Woodland. Lunch. | Car Share. |
| April 4th | The Rufford Arms Pub | Speaker – (to be confirmed) | or via Laptop. | Own |
| May 2nd |
Visit St Ann’s Allotments
|
St Ann’s Allotments | After tea/coffee & Biscuits. | Mini Bus |
| June 6th |
Rufford Arms Pub
|
Bedding Plants
|
outside if weather is good. | Own |
| July 4th | Outing to Halam. | Visit to Old Vicarage – Garden (Scheme Booklet) | Visit Summer Gardens. | Own/shared Transport |
| July 25th | Outing to Heath |
Visit Well dressing Heath Car share
|
Walk around to see Competition Gardens & Visit the Church. | Own Transport/Car Share. |
| August | NO MEETING | August No Meeting | ||
| September 5th | Outing to Thornbridge | Visit Thornbridge Gardens | Meal (to be advised) | Mini Bus |
| October 3rd | The Rufford Arms Pub | Competition Results plus | Planning Meeting for 2026. | Own |
| November 7th | Rufford Arms Pub | Christmas Decorations | Bring Greenery | Own |
| December 5th | Hostess, Restaurant | Sookholme Road, Mansfield, NG19 8LL. | Christmas Meal | Own |