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
SOCIAL MEETINGS CALENDAR 2016/17
Annual Skittles and Buffet Supper Friday 15th Jan 2016 – 7.30pm Start Burbage Constitutional...
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...
Autumn renewal of Hanging Baskets 2018
We now have the dates for the emptying and filling of the Burbage Parish Council hanging baskets. Any garden club members who would like to assist with the process please come along as your help will be very much appreciated....
Burbage Gardening Club 72nd Open Show
On Saturday August 18th the club held it’s 72nd Open Show at Hastings High School. There were many exhibits with 67 classes. The proceeds will go to this years selected charity The Silver Line. Exhibitors busy preparing...
August outing to Shrewsbury Flower Show
On Saturday 11th August we had our second coach trip this year, this time to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show. In June we had an excursion to the beautiful Saville Gardens which was also very popular. Our coach driver ensured we...
Plants For The Connoisseur by Simon Gulliver
For our August meeting we welcomed Simon Gulliver who is one of the garden advisers to the National Trust. Simon specialises in the management of plant collections and advises on the conservation of historic gardens. The...
National Garden Scheme Open Gardens
We have been notified by Jackie Manship that her garden is open for the first time this year and is supporting the National Garden Scheme charities. Jackie wishes to attract as many visitors as possible. The garden address is...
Plant Auction
On Tuesday 3rd July we held our annual plant auction in support of this years charity, The Silver Line. Derrick Swallow from The Silver Line gave a 10 minute talk on the work of the charity. Nick Harrop was our master of...
