The Gardening Club is a very popular group based at the Village Hall. Meetings are held at on the first Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 9.00pm, generally at the Hall, though there are some visits out. You can just turn up to any of the meetings as below:
Programme for 2026
- 7th January - No meeting.
- 4th February - Isabel Holt gives a talk entitled 'Cultivating Space - Women in careers in Horticulture from the late 19th Cenrury to the early 20th Century
- 4th March - Marguerite Hughes demonstrates Seed sowing with plenty of hints and tips
- 1st April - Jacqueline Iddon returns to Grimsargh with her talk entitled Spring to Action
- 15th April - Members only visit to Brighter Blooms to see the wonderful tulip displays. Followed by refreshments.
- 6th May - Sue Jeffries gives a talk on Gardening for wildlife and diversity
- 3rd June - Our own member Caroline Luke from Dale House Goosnargh, talks about summer planting and gives hints and tips.
- 1st July - Members only evening- visiting members Open Gardens from 6pm, followed by tea and cake in the Village Hall at 8pm.
- 5th August - Our annual day trip on Brethertons Coach to Leighton Hall house and gardens. Followed by a visit to Beetham Nursery.
- 2nd September - Diane Harrison of Avant Garden Centre talks about Autumn and Winter gardening.
- 7th October - AGM - followed by Quiz and plant swap.
- 4th November - Greg Anderton of Leafy Lytham gives advice on creating a lovely winter garden
- 2nd December - Annual Christmas Meal - details TBD.
Club Officers:
Chairman: Judith Clark - phone number 01772 786650, mobile 07867 983342
Vice-chairman: Eileen Parker - phone number 01772 653774
Treasurer: Luisa Best
Secretary: Cath Monks - phone number 07531 436611
Admin Assistant: Sandy Fogg
Other Committee: Evelyn Heginbotham, Glynis Nairn & Caroline Luke,
Fees:
Annual membership - £15
£1.50 each meeting to include raffle and refreshments.
Guests are welcome at £2.00 per meeting.