2017 Calendar of Events

Our meetings & outings organiser is Myra Smith. Give her a call on 01462 621961

Running throughout the year at monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month is our Flower of the Month Competition

January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
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January				to top
4th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - January Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 4th January and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Get the gardening year under-way and come along to the first coffee morning of 2017. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. This is also a good opportunity for you to renew your membership for the next 12 months. (Please show your current membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
19th	7:45pm	‘A year in the life of Wassledine’ A talk by Guy Lambourne	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - January Close ‘A year in the life of Wassledine' by Guy Lambourne Thursday 19th January at 7:45pm Guy, woodland manager & producer of bean poles, pea sticks and hurdles comes to tell us about his work. Some of the products will be on sale. There will also be an opportunity to renew your membership for the year. Entry £2 members / £3 non-members (includes raffle and refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit Wassledine's website Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
29th	9:00am	Trading Store reopens for the season with special ‘Potato Day’	Flint Road	more > Special Event - Potato Day Close ‘Potato Day’ Sunday 29th January 9:00am to 12:30pm We reopen the Trading Store with a ‘Potato Day’ when there will be 10% discount on all seed potatoes. Mix ‘n’ match and smaller quantities will be available for those who wish to try out different varieties or have small gardens. There will also be advice on which varieties to choose and how to grow them. To keep you warm, we will be serving free leek and potato soup while supplies last. The Trading Store, Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HJ map For more information call our Chairman on 01462 742475
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1st	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - February Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 1st February and very first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Make a note on your calendar to come along to the second coffee morning of 2017. Let's see if we can beat January's record turn out. This is also an ideal opportunity for you to renew your membership. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
16th	7:45pm	Annual General Meeting. Plus ‘Letchworth’s Green Spaces’ – an update by Liz Towler from LGCHF	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - February Close Annual General Meeting Thursday 16th February at 7:45pm This is your opportunity to find out what’s been going on in the LDGA. Please come along, meet the committee and give us your feedback on how the association is being run. We always need more help with this, so please contact Maureen Hersee or Jo Tofts with your nominations for new committee members. If you would like to vote at the AGM you must show your 2017 membership card - there will be an opportunity to take out or renew memberships before the meeting starts. The guest speaker will be Liz Towler, Environment & Landscape Officer from LGCHF. She will be giving us an update on Letchworth's Green Spaces. Entry - members free / non-members £3 (including refreshments) Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase. Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Chairman on 01462 742475, also take look at the agenda and last year's minutes or the 2016 Annual Report. Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
18th – 19th	12:00 – 4:30pm	NGS open snowdrop garden	Walkern Hall, near Stevenage	more >
25th – 26th	11:30am – 3:00pm	NGS open snowdrop garden	Old Church Cottage, Long Marston, Tring	more >
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1st	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - March Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 1st March and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am March is the time when gardeners emerge from hibernation so why not come long and meet fellow members at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. Membership renewals can also be taken. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
16th	7:00 for 7:15pm	‘Sausage Sizzle Social’ – a social evening with sausage & mash	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - March Close ‘Sausage Sizzle Social' Thursday 16th March at 7:00 for 7:15pm Don't miss your last chance to come to our new social evening. We are offering sausage 'n' mash with onion gravy followed by apple rumble with custard, soft drinks and a fun garden themed quiz all for £5 a head. Tickets must be obtained before noon on Sunday 12th March and are available at the trading store during normal opening times, by calling Myra on 01462 621961 or by emailing meetings@ldga.org.uk Non-members welcome Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
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5th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - April Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 5th April and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Easter is coming so why not treat yourself to a chocolate cake with your coffee at April's morning get together. This year's mystery seeds will be available. Just £1 to the Tapps nominated charity (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
20th	7:45pm	‘An Introduction to Dahlias’ A talk by John Cullen	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - April Close ‘An Introduction to Dahlias’ by John Cullen Thursday 20th April at 7:45pm John, dahlia judge at last year's Autumn Show returns to give advice and tips on all aspects of growing and looking after dahlias. Entry £2 members / £3 non-members (includes raffle and refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
22nd	2:00pm – 4:30pm	Grow it Yourself: Organic	Free Church Hall	more >
29th – 30th	10:00am – 5:00pm	Hertfordshire Garden Show (days 1 & 2)	Knebworth Park	more >
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1st	10:00am – 5:00pm	Hertfordshire Garden Show (day 3)	Knebworth Park	more >
3rd	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - May Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 3rd May and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am With the season well under way now why not take a break from the garden and come along to meet fellow members at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
14th	1:00pm – 5:00pm	Baldock Open Gardens	Around the town	more >
18th	7:45pm	‘NGS Gardens open to view’ A talk by Edwina Robarts	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - May Close ‘NGS Gardens open to view’ by Edwina Robarts Thursday 18th May at 7:45pm Edwina, former Hertfordshire County Organiser and current volunteer with the National Gardens Scheme will tell us about the criteria needed for opening a garden under the NGS. Entry £2 members / £3 non-members (includes raffle and refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit the NGS website. Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
23rd – 27th	See website	The RHS Chelsea Flower Show	Royal Hospital, Chelsea	more >
27th – 28th	8:30am – 5:30pm	Hertfordshire County Show	Hertfordshire County Showground, Redbourn	more >
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3rd	All Day	‘Love your Garden Week’	Hitchin Market	more > Special Event - Love your garden week at Hitchin Market Close Love your garden week at Hitchin Market Saturday 3rd June 8:00am – 4:30pm As part of the 2017 Love your garden week we will be having a stall at Hitchin Market. This will include: ● a display about encouraging wildlife into your garden. ● a ‘How much bird food...' competition to win a bird feeder. ● miniature growing kits for the children. ● and a flowers, fruit & veg plant sale.
7th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - June Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 7th June and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am With planting out pretty much done now why not treat yourself to coffee and cake with fellow members at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
8th	9:15am – 3:15pm	Coach Outing	Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield	more > Special Event - Coach Outing to Capel Manor Gardens Close Outing to Capel Manor Gardens Thursday 8th June Leave Letchworth at 9:15am and arrive back at approx. 3:15pm. Members £14, non-members £16. This includes a 1.5hr guided tour. They have pre bookable motorised single seater buggies available, if any one would like one please let us know. There is a restaurant serving hot & cold food or you can picnic in the grounds. If you fancy going on this outing or need more information, please contact Myra on 01462 621961 or email outings@ldga.org.uk To see exactly what's on offer, visit the Capel Manor website
10th	10:00am – 4:00pm	LDGA at the Letchworth Festival	Leys Square	more > Special Event - Letchworth Festival Stalls Day Close LDGA at the Letchworth Festival Saturday 10th June 10:00am – 4:00pm As part of the 2017 Letchworth Festival we will be taking part in the community stalls day in Leys Square. We will be having: ● a display about encouraging wildlife into your garden. ● a ‘How much bird food...' competition to win a bird feeder. ● miniature growing kits for the children. ● and a flowers, fruit & veg plant sale.
15th	7:45pm	‘Chatsworth’ An illustrated talk by Andrew Sankey	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - June Close ’Chatsworth’ by Andrew Sankey Thursday 15th June at 7:45pm Andrew, garden designer, nurseryman and lecturer, gives an illustrated talk about the garden at Chatsworth and its creator Joseph Paxton. In Victorian times it was regarded as the greatest garden in Europe, much of it still remains today. Entry £2 (including raffle and refreshments.) Everyone welcome. Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit Andrew's website Presented as part of the Letchworth Festival 2017 Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
18th	1:00pm – 4:00pm	Plant sale and garden advice with LDGA	Stotfold Mill	more > Special Event - LDGA at Stotfold Mill Close Plant Sale and garden advice with LDGA Sunday 18th June 1:00pm to 4:00pm Members from the LDGA will have a lot of interesting and unusual plants for sale this afternoon, they will also be on hand to help with your gardening problems, so if you need advice on what plant to grow or how get rid of pests come along any time between 1-4pm. Entry is free to all – refreshments available in the mill tea room Stotfold Watermill, Mill Lane, Stotfold, Beds SG5 4NU map For more information call our Event Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit the Mill’s website
18th	1:30pm – 5:00pm	5 Open Gardens in aid of The Settlement	Around Letchworth	more >
21st	1:30pm – 5:00pm	5 Open Gardens in aid of The Settlement	Around Letchworth	more >
23rd	6:00pm – 9:00pm	NGS Open Garden in Letchworth	22 Hitchin Road, Letchworth	more >
25th	11:00am – 5:00pm	Joint NGS Open Gardens in Letchworth	1 Baldock Road, Letchworth & 22 Hitchin Road, Letchworth	more > more >
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5th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - July Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 5th July and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am It's time to be thinking about your entries for the Summer Show. Why not come along this month and chat with fellow members about what they are planning to do. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
13th	Up to 8:00pm	Last chance to enter the Summer Show Entries close this evening a 8:00pm	See Summer Show page for details of how to enter	more >
15th	2:00pm – 4:30pm	SUMMER SHOW	Free Church Hall	more >
20th	7:45pm	’Soil Sweat and Tears’ A talk by Brian Carline	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - July Close 'Soil Sweat and Tears’ by Brian Carline Thursday 20th July at 7:45pm Brian, author, comedian and former teacher gives some humorous and engaging advice for reluctant gardeners. He dispels the belief that gardening always means digging and encourages those with an irrational fear of gardening to give it a go. LDGA & LALG Members £2, Everyone else £3 (includes refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit Brian's website Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
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2nd	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - August Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 2nd August and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Had enough of picking and dead-heading for a while, then come along and join fellow members at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
5th	8:45am – 4:30pm	Coach Outing	RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show, Chelmsford	more > Special Event - Coach Outing to RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show Close Outing to RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show Saturday 5th August all day Leave Letchworth at 8:45am and arrive back approx. 4:30pm. Members £12, non-members £14. It's a great day out like, Wisley last year but more so. There will be a wide range of specialist nurseries and trade stands as well as a floral art marquee, an artist's pavilion, a food village, live music and plenty of shopping! If you fancy going on this outing or need more information, please contact Myra on 01462 621961 or email outings@ldga.org.uk To see exactly what's on offer, visit the RHS website
17th	7:00pm	An evening visit including talk and refreshments	Pioneer Nurseries, Willian	more > Monthly Meeting - August Close An evening visit to ‘Pioneer Nurseries, Willian’ Thursday 17th August at 7:00pm Join us for this evening visit to Willian. As well as supplying conventional plants such as hedging, trees, shrubs and seasonal colour, Pioneer Nurseries is the UK’s leading air plant specialist. There will be plenty of time for a look round followed by refreshments and a talk on the history of the nursery. Entry is £3 for everyone. Baldock Lane, Willian, Herts SG6 2AE map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit the Pioneer Nurseries website
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6th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - September Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 6th September and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am It's time to be getting your entries in for the Autumn Show. Why not come along this month and chat with fellow members about what they are planning to do. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
7th	Up to 8:00pm	Last chance to enter the Autumn Show Entries close this evening a 8:00pm	See Autumn Show page for details of how to enter	more >
9th	2:00pm – 4:30pm	AUTUMN SHOW	Free Church Hall	more >
21st	7:45pm	‘Pruning and Taking Cuttings’ A talk by George Lockwoood	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - September Close 'Pruning and Taking Cuttings' by George Lockwood Thursday 21st September at 7:45pm George, a totally organic full time gardener who learnt his trade at Capel Manor college visits to pass on some of his expert knowledge about pruning and taking cuttings. LDGA & LALG Members £2, Everyone else £3 (includes refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or visit George's website Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
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1st	9:00am – 12noon	‘Daffodil Day’ at the Trading Store	Flint Road	more> Special Event - Daffodil Day Close ‘Daffodil Day’ Sunday 1st October 9:00am to 12noon For the first time daffodil bulbs will be available at the Trading Store. We will have two varieties - Tête à Tête & White Cheerfulness - both available at £1.08 for 10, which is 10% off the normal price. Not only that but there's free tea or coffee and croissants for everyone. All subject to availability, first come first served. The Trading Store, Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HJ map For more information email enquiries@ldga.org.uk
4th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - October Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 4th October and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Why not come long and meet up with fellow members and some of the committee at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
6th	7:30pm	LALG Occasional Evening Talk ‘Bee Keeping’ by Gary Hammond	Mrs Howard Memorial Hall	more >
19th	7:45pm	‘A taste of Capel Manor Gardens’ A talk by Anne Luder	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - October Close ‘A taste of Capel Manor Gardens' by Anne Luder Thursday 19th October at 7:45pm Anne, garden designer and former lecturer at Capel Manor College where she specialised in therapeutic horticulture visits to tell us a little bit about the history of Capel Manor as well as a look at some of her favourite gardens and anecdotes. LDGA & LALG Members £2, Everyone else £3 (includes refreshments) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961, visit Anne's website or visit the Capel Manor Gardens website Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
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1st	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - November Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 1st November and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Why not come long and meet up with fellow members and some of the committee at our monthly coffee morning. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.
16th	7:45pm	‘A year in our garden’ A talk by Sherie Plumb	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - November Close 'A year in our garden' by Sherie Plumb Thursday 16th November at 7:45pm Southern Branch committee member and fellow of the NVS, Sherie comes to talk to us about a year in the life of a prize winning veg grower's garden. LDGA & LALG Members £2, Everyone else £3 (includes a raffle ticket & refreshments. Additional raffle tickets are available at £1 a strip.) Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 Running throughout the year at monthly meetings is our Flower of the Month Competition Flower of the Month Competition Close Flower of the Month Competition Monthly meetings every third Thursday Here’s how this fun competition works. Members bring along to the monthly meeting; one flower, bloom, stem, spike or spray (but not arrangement) from their garden or allotment and place it anonymously on the flower of the month table. Everyone at the meeting is allowed to vote once by placing a single coin next to the flower they like most. At the end of the evening the number of votes for each flower (not the value of coins) will be counted and the one with the most votes will be awarded 3 points, second 2 points and third 1 point. Points won will be added up throughout the year and the person with most points at the end of the year will receive an award. In the event of a tie the total number of votes for the year will also be taken into account. All the money collected will be donated to the Green Shoots project at Tapps.
19th	9:00am	Last chance of the year to get your garden essentials.Trading Store closes for the season at noon	Flint Road	more >
24th	4:45pm – 9:00pm	Coach Outing	‘Winter Lights’ display, Anglesey Abbey	more > Special Event - Coach Outing to 'Winter Lights' Close Outing to 'Winter Lights' at Anglesey Abbey Friday 24th November Leave Letchworth from outside the former Plinston Hall at 4:45pm* & arrive back at approx. 9:00pm. Members £33, non-members £36. This includes admission, coach and a light meal, the menu choices are: • Meat hotpot with tea or coffee • Vegetable hotpot with tea or coffee • Pulled pork sandwich with mulled wine or hot chocolate For more information or to book a seat, please contact Myra on 01462 621961, email outings@ldga.org.uk or see us at the Trading Store. To see exactly what it’s all about, visit the National Trust website website *start time is an hour earlier than previously stated.
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6th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - December Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 6th December and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Why not come long and meet up with fellow members and some of the committee at this, our last coffee morning of the year. LDGA members are entitled to 10% discount off all items from the garden centre and tea room. (Please show your 2017 membership card for all discounted items) Homeland, Wallington Road, BALDOCK, Herts, SG7 6RS map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or contact Tapps direct on 01462 896302.

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