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
LONDON VISIT
Thursday 3rd September from 11.00 – 12.00
Private guided tour of Chelsea Physic Garden, limited spaces.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 5th September at 2.30
Roy Barker will present ‘Conquering the Queyras: alpine plants of the southern French Alps’.
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 3rd October at 2:30
Meet this year’s winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A with afternoon tea to follow.
CLUB MEETING - GARDENERS' QUESTION TIME
Saturday 24th October at 2:30
Bring along your questions and sample plants for our panelists, Jennie Kettlewell, Harvey Groffman and Penny Pocock. More information is available HERE
CLUB MEETING
Saturday 14th November at 2:30
Timothy Walker, botanist, gardener and author, will introduce us to ‘Colour in Garden Design’.
FIND A COPY OF OUR FULL PROGRAMME HERE
