ABOUT OUR CLUB
The Kensington Gardeners' Club meets in Kensington and trips start and end there, and membership is open to ALL. We offer a series of lectures, visits and also host an annual garden competition. The Kensington Gardeners' Club is affiliated to The London Garden Society. Many of our members, past and present, have gone on to win prizes in the LGS London-wide competition.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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VISITS to interesting gardens
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TALKS by gardening experts
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GARDEN COMPETITION with prizes and trophies
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
I love being a member of the club because it is full of friendly and interesting people who share similar interests - June
The parties are fun and well organised. There is a good variety of talks - Peter
I just love everything about our club: our garden visits are so varied and well organised, the talks really quite suit our wet and cold months and the venue is great - Angela
CLUB MEETINGS & TALKS
Meetings take place at St George's Church, Aubrey Walk, W8 7JG. Doors open at 2.00 and talks commence at 2.30. Afternoon tea follows - £3. This is a good opportunity to meet fellow members and socialise. Meetings are free to members and members are welcome to bring guests at a cost of £5 per guest. Payment may be made by cheque or bank transfer. To participate and for more payment details please email Susan at susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com
MEETINGS, LECTURES and TRIPS
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 14th November at 2.30
Timothy Walker, botanist, gardener and author, will introduce us to ‘Colour in Garden Design’.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 9th January at 12.00
Join us for New Year’s Lunch with fellow members and a raffle with great prizes.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 16th January at 2.30
Andy McIndoe, garden author and designer. ‘How to achieve a Fabulous Garden with maximum impact – low maintenance and easy planting’.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 13th February at 2.30
We welcome back Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, advisor to the Royal Palaces.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 13th March at 2.30
Sean Harking, Head Gardener, presents ‘Revealing London's Secret Garden: Beauty and Biodiversity at
The Inner Temple Garden’.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 17th April at 2.30
Beekeeper Ray Nicol, Chairman of the Twickenham and Thames Valley Beekeepers Association – ‘Bees,
Honey Bees and Honey’.
LONDON VISIT
Tuesday 4th May
Private tour of The Garden at Charterhouse with head gardener Justin Dennis. Limited places.
GARDEN VISIT
Friday 14th May
The Saville Garden, Windsor Great Park, a 35-acre haven of gardens, woodland and seasonal display.
GARDEN OPENING
Friday 28th May from 6.00 - 7.00
£5 donation to charity. Simon Pirzada – Flat 1, 13 Pembridge Villas, W11 3EW.
GARDEN HOLIDAY
Tuesday 8th June - Thursday 10th June
We'll be staying in Stratford upon Avon and visiting North Cotswolds gardens including Hidcote and Kiftsgate.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Sunday 27th June
Justin Dennis will judge this year's competion.
GARDEN OPENING
Sunday 4th July and Sunday 18th July from 2.00 - 5.30
National Garden Scheme, £5 donation. Harvey Groffman – 57 St. Quintin Ave, W10 6NZ.
SUMMER PARTY
Wednesday 14th July from 6.00 t0 7.340
Join us for drinks and canapés.
PRIVATE VIEW FOR MEMBERS
Sunday 25th July from 2.30 - 4.00
National Garden Scheme
£5 donation includes tea and cake. Harvey Groffman - 57 St. Quintin Ave, W10 6NZ.
GARDEN VISIT
Thursday 2nd September
Wisley Gardens, the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 18th September at 2.30
Annabel Watts, head gardener – ‘Changing Seasons at Munstead Woods’, Gertrude Jekyll’s garden.
CLUB MEETING - PRIZE GIVING
Saturday 16th October at 2.30
Our judge Justin Dennis presents this year’s winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A with afternoon tea to follow.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 13th November at 2.30
Emma House, Curator of the Garden Museum – ‘Artist Gardeners' including Derek Jarman, Cecil Beaton, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Vanessa Bell.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 4th December at 12.00
Enjoy Christmas Lunch with fellow members and a fabulous raffle!
FIND A COPY OF OUR FULL PROGRAMME HERE
