2019 Calendar of Events

‘Super Social Supper’

Thursday 17th January at 7:00 for 7:15pm

Join us for the third edition of our popular social evening.
We are offering chilli-con-carne followed by tiramisu, soft drinks and a fun garden themed quiz all for £6 a head. Places are still available, if you would like to come contact Myra on 01462 621961 or email meetings@ldga.org.uk

Non-members welcome

Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map

Seedlings Winter Workshop

Sunday 27th January 12:30 to 1:30pm

This our first 'Seedlings' workshop of the year for young gardeners aged 4 to 14 years old. During the workshop, to coincide with the RSPB’s ‘Big Garden Birdwatch’ weekend, children will be making pine cone bird seed feeders and bird food garlands. This will be done under parental supervision on our own allotment in Letchworth. Each child will receive a certificate and will get to take home what they have made. There will be no charge but donations towards materials would be well received.

Have a look at the poster then email Kay Walker on workshops@ldga.org.uk to book a place, first come first served.

Children love getting their hands mucky, so gardening can be the perfect activity to do together that will help them learn more about nature whilst having fun.

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 21st February at 7:30pm

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 Diane Pohlman with your nominations for new committee members by end of Wed 13th February.

If you would like to vote at the AGM you must show your 2019 membership card - there will be an opportunity to take out or renew memberships before the meeting starts.

The guest speaker will be our show photography judge Terri Evans, who will give a short talk entitled ‘Tips for Best Results’ designed to get us all taking and showing better photographs.

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

Take look at the 2018 Annual Report.

‘Lunch and a Speaker’

Thursday 21st March at 12:15 for 12:30pm

Join us at Letchworth Golf Club for the first time, where we will have lunch of lasagne & salad followed by James Smallwood talking about growing Auriculas. James has been an keen grower of these alpine cousins of wild primroses for over 15 years.

LDGA & LALG Members £10.50, everyone else £12.50

Letchworth Golf Club, Letchworth Lane, Letchworth SG6 3NQ map

For more information or to book a place, call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or email meetings@ldga.org.uk

‘My time at Wimpole Hall’ by Phillip Whaites

Thursday 18th April at 7:30pm

Phillip was a motor mechanic and part time singer before getting a job with the parks department in Pendle, Lancs. From there he joined the National Trust, firstly at a small house in Padiham, Lancs. then at Wimpole Hall where he was head gardener for over 30 years.

LDGA & LALG Members £3, Everyone else £4 (includes refreshments)

The Cloisters, Barrington Road, Letchworth SG6 3TH map

For more information email meetings@ldga.org.uk

Please note new venue and start time

‘Why Gardens’ by Ann Luder

Thursday 16th May at 7:30pm

Ann, former lecturer specialising in therapeutic horticulture at Capel Manor returns to give us a little bit of history, geography, psychology and humour while answering the question: Why Gardens?

LDGA & LALG Members £3, Everyone else £4 (includes refreshments)

The Cloisters, Barrington Road, Letchworth SG6 3TH map

For more information email meetings@ldga.org.uk or visit Ann's website.

Please note new venue and start time