Welcome to the Burbage Gardening Club website
Situated in the Midlands, we offer gardening enthusiasts from all backgrounds the chance to meet up, socialise and share their horticultural wisdom and experiences. From coach trips and events, to trading and days out; there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Burbage Constitutional Club, Church Street, Burbage. Commencing at 7.45pm the meetings consist of Eight speakers, two social evenings an A G M and a Plant Auction held in aid of a local charity.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Events
Burbage Gardening Club 71st Open Show
Entrants for the show started to arrive from 8am on Saturday 19th August and a busy set up began....
Newsletter Articles
Happy new Year
Hello everyone, Firstly may I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2016 and I trust you all had a good Christmas. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the distributors for giving their time to deliver the club’s...
History
Bill Greenway Remembered by Derek Wheeler
Bill died aged 81 on 13th December 2003. In his last year following his operation and subsequent infection he was in poor health. He came to Hinckley in 1964 with wife Gwen, children Helen and Neil. When Gloster Aircraft was...
Euphorbias and Other Spring Perennials by Don Witton
We were privileged to welcome Don Witton to our April meeting. Don holds a plant heritage national collection of hardy euphorbia. His garden has been featured on Gardeners World in 1999 and again in 2012, and it was also...
AGM and our Charity for 2019
On Tuesday 5th March we held our Annual General Meeting. Linda Barratt was voted on for a second year as Chairperson. Bob Gwynn thanked all those who contributed in whatever way with their help regarding the annual show. This...
Annual Skittles and Buffet Supper
On 4th January we welcomed in 2019 with our annual skittles match. It was a super evening with members all having 4 rounds, and a good supper at the midway point. A fun evening was had by all. Congratulations to Bob Gwynn who...
Annual Skittles and Buffet Supper
On 4th January we welcomed in 2019 with our annual skittles match. It was a super evening with members all having 4 rounds, and a good supper at the midway point. A fun evening was had by all. Congratulations to Bob Gwynn who...
December Social Evening
On December 4th we held a festive social evening where members enjoyed some competitive domino games and a few mince pies, not to mention the odd glass. A fun time was had by all, and thanks to Harry who presided over the event....
