Welcome to South Chilterns Gardening

 
 

The South Chilterns Gardening Group was set up in 1997 it covers an area of about a twenty mile radius around High Wycombe, encompassing an area of clay, flint and chalk.

 

2008 membership is £10 per year (plus £5 extra for anyone living at the same address) this includes a quarterly newsletter, diversified events throughout the year which are discounted for members, opportunity to carry out surveys of local nurseries, products and suppliers, to take part in local trials and also to meet face to face people in your area who love gardening, whether they have a window box or a large garden. If you would like to join please send a cheque made out to South Chilterns Group to Lynn Powell, 7 Preston Crowmarsh, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6SL

 

South Chilterns Gardening sells produce at the Maidenhead Farmers' Market which is on the second Sunday of each month. Margaret Wilcox is the co-ordinator e-mail mbwilcox51@tiscali.co.uk.  If you can help at any time please contact Margaret 01628 486497, also if you have plants or produce to sell. It is a very pleasant morning out, if you are free. 

 
 

GARDENING LINKS

 

Newsletter Winter Issue 2007-2008

 

EVENTS FOR 2008/2009

 
N.B. For coach trips, the coach usually has pick up points at Chartridge near Chesham, Beaconsfield (the Greyhound) and Maidenhead (Braywick) depending on the destination.
Second Sunday of each month. 10am - 1.00pm April-September Farmers' Market, Maidenhead We are looking for both regular and occasional helpers.  Contact Margaret Wilcox Mgtcp@aol.com also plants and produce to sell. 20% of sales to SCG for costs if you come and help and 50% if you wish to just leave your plants for the others to sell. 
Saturday 28 January 2009  12th Anniversary Dinner 

At Annie Baileys restaurant near Great Missenden - you will get a menu to choose from.   A map will be sent with your tickets when you book.  Tickets cost £18.50 for members and £20 for non-members for a 3 course dinner and coffee.   Drinks extra.

Tuesday 10 February 2009 The World of Orchids WI Hall, Cookham Dean. 7.00pm for 7.30pm    Tickets £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members
Wednesday 18th March 2009  Talk by the Molecatcher 

WI Hall, Cookham Dean. 7.00pm for 7.30pm  Tickets £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members

Wednesday 6th May 2009 Chenies Manor and Cedar House 10.30am and 2.30pm . Optional lunch inbettween extra. £12 members / £13 no members (incl. coffee/tea).
Saturday 30th May 2009 SCG Plant Fair Borlase Hall, Beaconsfield. 10am - 4.00pm . Entry free. Refreshments available.
Friday 12th June 2009 Glen Chantry and another garden 9.00am from Chartridge.
Wednesday 1st July 2009 Bradenham Manor Nr High Wycombe/Gypsy House and the Plant Specialist 10.30am. Optional lunch at the Red Lion.
Saturday 8th August 2009 AGM Local Visit and Supper at the Gethins, Seer Green, Nr Beaconsfield  
Friday 29th August 2009 Windsor Castle. Visit to Governor's private garden 2.3opm £2.50 Members / £3.50 non members
Wednesday 16th September 2009 The Manor House, Stevington (Kathy Brown's Garden) Coach 9am from Chartridge.
Saturday and Sunday 26th &27th September 2009 Malvern Show  
If you are interested in taking part in any of the events send a cheque made out to "South Chilterns Gardening", a stamped addressed envelope, plus your name, address and telephone number along with the event you wish to attend to:

Lynn Powell, 7 Preston Crowmarsh, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 6SL

If you require more information you can contact Helen Turner on 01494 782 349 or Fax 01494 785193 or e-mail helenpanda@tiscali.co.uk

 

Can you help run the stall? Once a month or occasionally, the second Sunday in the morning.

Contact Margaret Wilcox   mbwilcox51@tiscali.co.uk 

GROUP CONTACTS - if you would like to help with any of the groups contact Liz Kwantes
Group Co-ordinator Liz Kwantes (01628 525130) liz@kwantes.com 
Events Co-ordinator and Newsletter Editor Helen Turner helenpanda@tiscali.co.uk
Membership Pauline Squires      
Communications Team Carole Selway CaroleSelway@talktalk.net
Surveys Co-ordinator Vacant  
Finance Lynn Powell lynn362powell@btinternet.com 
Trials Co-ordinator Marian Hoffmeister marianhoff@hotmail.co.uk 
Farmers' Market Margaret Wilcox mbwilcox51@tiscali.co.uk