2020 Calendar of Events

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

January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
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January				to top
5th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
8th	10:00am	Coffee morning at ~~Tapps~~ Dimples (Change of venue for January only)	Letchworth Family Golf Centre Willian Way, LGC. SG6 2HJ	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Dimples - January 2020 Close Coffee Morning at Dimples coffee lounge & cafe 8th January 10:00am Get the gardening year under-way and come along to the first coffee morning of 2020. Due to Tapps being closed for holiday today, there is a change of venue for January only. Take the opportunity to renew your membership at the same time. Letchworth Family Golf Centre, Willian Way, LGC. SG6 2HJ map For more information call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961.
16th	7:00 for 7:15pm	‘Sausage Sizzle Social Supper’ – a social evening + sausage ‘n’ mash and apple pie	Methodist Church Hall	more > Monthly Meeting - January 2020 Close 'Sausage Sizzle Social' Thursday 16th January at 7:00 for 7:15pm Join us for the fourth edition of our social supper evening. We are offering sausage 'n' mash with onion gravy followed by apple crumble with custard. As before there will be soft drinks and a fun garden themed quiz. Bookings are now being taken; the cost is £6 a head for members and £8 for non-members. If you would like to come, contact Myra on 01462 621961 or email meetings@ldga.org.uk. As ever, special dietary requirements can be accommodated - just let Myra know. Central Methodist Church Hall, Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 3TR map
26th	9:00am	Trading Store reopens for the season with ‘Potato Day’	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ	more > Special Event - Potato Day Close ‘Potato Day’ Sunday 26th 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 plus 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. It's also a great opportunity to renew your membership for another year. The Trading Store, Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HJ map For more information email trading@ldga.org.uk
February				to top
2nd	10:30am	Seedlings Workshop	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
5th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - February Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 5th February and every first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am Make a note on your calendar to come along to the second coffee morning of 2020. Let's see if we can make it a record turn out. This is also an ideal opportunity for you to renew your membership. (Please show your 2020 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	7:30pm	Annual General Meeting followed by a slide show of members’ garden photos	The Cloisters	more > Monthly Meeting - February Close Annual General Meeting Thursday 20th 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 12th February. If you would like to vote at the AGM you must show your 2020 membership card - there will be an opportunity to take out or renew memberships before the meeting starts. After the formalities we take a look at 'Gardens through the lens'. Member Paul Cunningham presents some of the photographs he has taken in recent years while visiting gardens near and far. Entry - members free / non-members £3 (including refreshments) Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase. The Cloisters, Barrington Road, Letchworth SG6 3TH map For more information call our Chairman on 01462 742475, also take look at the 2019 reports and this year's minutes
March				to top
1st	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
4th	10:00am	Coffee morning at Tapps	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock	more > Monthly Coffee Morning at Tapps - March Close Coffee Morning at Tapps Garden Centre 4th 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 2020 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	7:30pm	~~‘365 Days of Colour’ by Nick Bailey~~ POSTPONED UNTIL 18/2/21	The Cloisters	more > Monthly Meeting - March Close '365 Days of Colour in your Garden' with Nick Bailey POSTPONED - ~~Thursday 19th March at 7:30pm~~ - POSTPONED Nick Bailey is a garden designer, author and presenter on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World. His second book, '365 Days of Colour in your Garden', forms the basis of his talk this evening. Nick will be suggesting plants for all soil types, conditions and locations to help us achieve a balanced and colourful display all year round. LDGA & LALG Members £10 The Cloisters, Barrington Road, Letchworth SG6 3TH map For more information or to book a place, call our Meetings Organiser on 01462 621961 or email meetings@ldga.org.uk Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus this evening has been postponed until 18th February 2021.
April				to top
1st	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
5th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
16th	7:30pm	‘What do I do with this Space?’ by Darren Lerigo CANCELLED	The Cloisters
22nd & 23rd	2 days	~~A two-day coach trip~~ CANCELLED	RHS Harlow Carr and Harrogate Spring Show
May				to top
3rd	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
6th	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
9th	All Day	~~Coach Outing to see Rhododendrons and Azaleas~~ CANCELLED	Exbury Gardens, Hampshire
21st	7:30pm	‘Clematis through the Year’ by Roy Nunn CANCELLED	The Cloisters
June				to top
3rd	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
6th	All Day	~~Coach Outing~~ CANCELLED	Barnsdale Gardens near Oakham
7th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
18th	7:30pm	~~Regular Thursday meeting~~ CANCELLED	The Cloisters
July				to top
1st	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
5th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
9th	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 >
11th	2:00pm – 4:30pm	~~SUMMER SHOW~~ CANCELLED	Free Church Hall	more >
16th	TBA	~~Car Share Outing with guided tour~~ CANCELLED	Swiss Garden, Old Warden
August				to top
2nd	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
5th	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
20th	7:30pm	~~Chris Thorne of Ayletts comes to speak~~ CANCELLED	The Cloisters
September				to top
2nd	10:00am	Social Gathering in member’s garden	Serendi, 22 Hitchin Road, LGC, SG6 3LT	more > Social Gathering at Serendi Close Social Gathering at Serendi 2nd September 10:00am (reserve day - 9th September 10:00am) Val is used to hosting events in her garden, so enough mugs (freshly dishwashed) and chairs (socially distanced) will be available for everyone, but please bring your own if you have concerns. The morning’s fayre will be tea, coffee and individually wrapped biscuits, again, bring your own if you would like something different. Please be aware that toilets and hand washing facilities will not be available. Serendi, 22 Hitchin Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3LT map is on the left side of the A505 travelling from Hitchin to Letchworth, just by the speed camera and bus stop lay-by. If you plan to come by car, park in Pasture Road (which is nearly opposite Val’s) or failing that, try the Broadway. It is essential that you book in advance, the first 25 to email meetings@ldga.org.uk can come, after that we will start a reserve list. Please book by 6pm on Tuesday 1st, we will not be able to accept anyone who just comes along on the day.
2nd	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
6th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
9th	All Day	~~Coach Outing~~ CANCELLED	Wisley Flower Show
10th	Up to 8:00pm	Last chance to enter the Autumn Show Entries close this evening at 8:00pm	See Autumn Show page for details of how to enter	more >
12th	2:00pm – 4:30pm	~~AUTUMN SHOW~~ CANCELLED	Free Church Hall	more >
17th	7:30pm	‘100 plants that almost changed the World’ A charity event with Chris Beardshaw POSTPONED UNTIL 2022	The Spirella Ballroom
29th	TBA	~~Car Share Outing to see Dahlias~~ CANCELLED	Alswick Hall Gardens, Buntingford
October				to top
4th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
7th	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
15th	7:30pm	‘RHS Vegetable Trials’ by Mike Day	The Cloisters
November				to top
1st	9:00am	Last chance of the year to get your garden essentials. Trading Store closes for the season at noon	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
1st	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ
4th	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
19th	7:00pm	A social evening + speaker TBA	The Cloisters
December				to top
2nd	10:00am	~~Coffee morning at Tapps~~ CANCELLED	Tapps Garden Centre, Baldock
6th	10:30am	~~Seedlings Workshop~~ CANCELLED	Flint Road, LGC. SG6 1HJ

Your feedback please – let us know what you think of the meetings and outings that we arrange. Tell us which ones you enjoyed most and what you would like to see in the program for next year. Please send in your comments to meetings@ldga.org.uk or speak to us at the meetings