Although it won’t be in the familiar surroundings of the Memorial Hall in Wheathampstead, finally we can get to see each other and enjoy the planned October talk via the wonders of Zoom.For those of you that do not currently have Zoom, but have a computer, do ask someone to help you download it forContinue reading “Saturday 3rd October: Andrew Ward – The Late Show – Autumn’s Last Finale”
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Autumn Programme update
The proposed visit to the Beale Arboretum has been rescheduled. The new date is Thursday 21 October 2021 We received an encouraging response to the last email asking members for their views about indoor meetings and alternatives, and discussed the way forward at yesterday’s Zoom committee meeting. Current restrictions mean that we cannot hold indoorContinue reading “Autumn Programme update”
Member’s Garden open for NGS
On Sunday 6 September, St Stephens Avenue gardens will open in aid of the NGS, by prebooked tickets only. Please go to the NGS website for more details and to buy tickets. Don’t forget that charity openings of members’ gardens may always be advertised to the group in this way. Send your request to admin@hertshps.com
Meetings news – Members only
The committee do hope you are all as well as can be expected despite the impact of the recent months on all our lives. You may be wondering what we have been up to during the enforced separation since lockdown began? Recently, we have been pondering how to restart the society’s activities safely from October. Continue reading “Meetings news – Members only”
National HPS Seed Distribution list
It’s that time of year again when the national society is seeking seed donations for distribution to members. Although distribution may be interrupted this year, they are still collecting. More details can be found here https://www.hardy-plant.org.uk/about-plants/seed
Members’ Open Garden Sunday 26 July
Adrian and Clare de Baat are pleased to announce that following a government relaxation of the lockdown conditions they will be opening the garden for the National Garden Scheme as planned on Sunday, 26th July. Special arrangements will apply for this opening and full details of these can be found at the National Garden Scheme website.Continue reading “Members’ Open Garden Sunday 26 July”
Herts/Bucks border garden open for NGS
Diana Garner has been welcoming visitors to her garden in Cholesbury since the beginning of July. Montana will continue to open on Wednesday and Sunday mornings until the end of the month. Tickets must be prebooked. These are available to buy from the NGS website here Remember that Adrian & Claire de Baat will beContinue reading “Herts/Bucks border garden open for NGS”
More members’ gardens open for NGS
Patt & Roger Trigg will be opening their garden at Morning Light, 7 Armitage Close, Loudwater, Rickmansworth WD3 4HL for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 19th July, by pre-booked tickets only. These are available to buy from the NGS website here Advance notice that Adrian & Claire de Baat will be opening their Welwyn Garden City garden theContinue reading “More members’ gardens open for NGS”
Member’s Garden open for NGS: Sunday 19th July
Liz Machin’s garden at 2 Barlings Road, Harpenden AL5 2AN will be open for the National Garden Scheme next Sunday 19th July, by pre-booked tickets only. These are available to buy from the NGS website here
Gardens Open for Charity
The gardens at numbers 20 and 30 St Stephens Avenue will be open on Sunday 28th June in aid of Help Support Our Nurses All visitors must pre-purchase tickets online for a timed slot. A one way system will be in operation with visits starting at number 30. Tickets cost £5, children free. To book tickets go toContinue reading “Gardens Open for Charity”
