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The Gardening Group

Leader:  Paul Dean - gardening@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 01283 295987


The group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2.15 pm at Packington Village Hall unless otherwise indicated.

Please note: All attendees must show their u3a membership card to all events.


Future programme
DateTimeVenueDetailsImage

Thu 15th Aug2 pmGarden Party, 2 Fairfax Close, Ashby.Please note change of start time. Scones and drink provided. Free plant raffle. Booking required for catering purposes
Thu 19th Sep9.45 amCoach trip to Hidcote GardensCoach departs 9.45 am from the Royal Hotel. Coach £20. Entry £16.15 Free to NT members
Thu 17th Oct2 pmHarvest at Packington Village HallPlease bring an item of food to share, drinks will be provided.
Booking required
Thu 21st Nov2.10 pmPackington Village HallGarden talk by the Potty Plotters (not to be missed). Entry £3.
Thu 19th Dec2 pmChristmas Celebration at Packington Village Hall.Please bring an item of food to share and your own plate, bowl and cutlery. Drinks will be provided.
If you wish to take part in our Secret Santa activity please bring a gift, up to the value of £6.00, wrapped but not labelled to add to our Secret Santa sack. NO FOOD PLEASE. Drinks will be provided
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!


18th July – David Austin Roses

Today we had a coach trip to David Austin Roses, with thirty two people attending. It was a good journey which took only one hour and ten minutes. On arrival, we were greeted on the coach and provided with some information regarding our visit.

Fifteen minutes after arrival some of us had a pre booked tour of the gardens. We were given a short history of how Mr Austin started from scratch with two greenhouses and a shed. At the time people didn’t understand his ideas for breeding a new generation of roses. Apparently it takes about twelve years for a new rose to be allowed to be sold to the general public. During his lifetime Mr Austin bred over two hundred English roses.

Following the tour we were free to amble around the gardens, visit the shop, restaurant and tea room. The staff were helpful, friendly and efficient. The weather was hot and sunny, fabulous!