IDHS June Newsletter

Sadly our plans to hold a meeting on the 24^th June have been scuppered with no relaxation of Covid rules. Our thanks go to Terry and Bren Ings and Sandy Larkin for offering assistance with the refreshments and also to those members who offered cakes.

 

However we are now moving ahead, hoping for a change in the rules on July 19^th which will see us holding a meeting on Thursday 29^th July at 7.30pm when we will have Tom Maskell delivering a talk on “Vegetables- success on the plot”.

We will still plan to have plants for sale for club funds and an opportunity to pick up membership cards.

 

As you are aware, we are not holding our Annual Show this year however on Saturday 11^th September we will be holding some exciting willow workshops.

There will be three different workshops and these will be on a first come first served basis and you can book a space now. Price includes tuition, all the materials and tea or coffee

To see more from our willow craft teacher, check out her website on Jacqui Rolls

 

Workshop One:                   10-11.30       Make a willow dragonfly             Cost: £25

 

Workshop Two:                  12-13.30       Make a bird feeder cone              Cost: £25

 

Workshop Three:               14.00-17.00 Make a willow obelisk                  Cost: £35

 

These are being offered to members first and if places are available after the end of July, we will offer to non members at an increased price of £5 per workshop. Places are only booked when we receive your payment and form.

 

If you would like to book a place, please email us at   idhsinfo19@gmail.com   and we shall email to you the application form and payment details. There will be options to pay by bank transfer or by cheque.

 

In the meantime, enjoy this lovely weather and stay safe. Lets keep everything crossed for our meeting in July.

 

Your Committee

 

Plant & Garden Fairs
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Sunday 13th June 2021
Sunday 12th Sept 2021
Organised by Plant Heritage Dorset

Admission is free to Plant Heritage Members. Public admission is £7.00 on the day and this includes free access to the Gardens (normally £10). The Plant Fair runs from 10am – 3am and tickets must be booked in advance, to comply with Govt. Guidelines on numbers attending events:

https://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/gardens/events/

The Gardens remain open until 5pm. Nursery/Craft Stalls will be accepting a mix of cash & card payments; please bring your own bags or boxes for plants. The Shop, Restaurant and Abbotsbury Plant Sales area are card only.

We have at least 18 plant & craft stalls confirmed and will have a very wide range of plants, including the unusual, exotic & difficult to find.

50% of the takings will go towards Plant Conservation, education and other projects in Dorset. We are grateful to the Management of Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens for supporting our Charity.

(Abbotsbury Gardens is just of the coast road, Buller’s Way, Abbotsbury DT3 4LA)