The group visits gardens often from the NGS. Sometimes the Head Gardener of the property will give a talk. The afternoon often ends with tea and cakes.
Venue: TBA every month from April to October
The group does not meet in the winter months
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Monthly |
Forthcoming events
u3a Garden Visits
Join us on our next garden visit on Monday 13th July to
Stable House, Heppington, Lower Hardres, Canterbury, CT4 7AN
Open by special arrangement for our u3a group, Stable House is situated off the west side of Fausset Hill, Lower Hardres. (More details after booking).
Please meet at the venue by 1.45pm for 2.00pm start, with £6.00 each in cash for the NGS.
After a short introduction by the owner, we’ll stroll around a 5 acre wildflower meadow with adjoining 2 acres of relaxed planted gardens and views over the North Downs and the owners' vineyard.
Parking and toilet facilities available.
There are no refreshments offered but picnics can be eaten in the garden, oralternatively, why not join us afterwards at Poppies Tea Room at Thompsons Garden Centre, only a 3 minute drive away.
If you wish to come, please contact Lynne Parkinson on u3agardenvisits@yahoo.com by Friday 10th July.
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Garden Visits Group
Leader: Lynne Parkinson.
On Tuesday 22 September we invite you to join us at Godinton Gardens, Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN23 3BP at 1.45 for a 2.00 start with £11 for entry, also £5.75 in cash for tea and homemade cakes, please tell Lynne when you book if you would like to buy the tea. Parking and toilet facilities available.
After a brief introduction, we’ll stroll around 12 acres of gardens surrounded by countryside, featuring a rose garden, Italian and walled gardens and numerous herbaceous borders.
Then we’ll meet up for tea and delicious homemade traybakes in Godinton House.
For more details and to book, please contact Lynne Parkinson by Sunday 13 September.