WEST HALLAM AMATEUR GARDENING SOCIETY

At the fourth AGM held on 21^st February, the following committee members were elected; Jane Cartwright (Chair), Brian King (Vice Chair), Peter Steiner (Secretary),

Hilary Hotter (Treasurer), Barbara Brown, Pauline Collison, Jackie Holness, Peggy Mew,

Jill Steiner, and Geoff Belk

 The Society meets at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month at the West Hallam Methodist Church Hall.  In addition to a guest speaker, meetings include a raffle, member plant sales, book and magazine club and advice on “This month’s garden events” and refreshments.  Visits are also arranged from time to time.  Membership is £10, Meeting fees: £1 Members, £2 Guests

 The speaker programme for the coming year is

         2005

      April 18^th                   Ken Russell            Orhids

      May 16^th                   Sheila Asher           Flower Arranging

      June 20^th                  Dermot Murray      Hedgehogs in your garden

      July 19^th                   Des Martin             Bamboos

      August 15^th              Ann Liverman         Scents and Sensibilities

     September 19^th         Linda Smith            Ponds and their plants

     October 17^th             Andrew Ward         Plants that Excite

      November 21^st                    Ann Bird                 Roses – Old and New  *

      December 19^th         Members Only       Christmas Social

      2006

      January 17^th             Sylvia Martin          Local Gardens of the National Trust

      February 21^st             AGM followed by

                                      Bob Taylor             Cottage Garden Nursery to

                                                                   Astrantia National Collection

 A warm and friendly welcome awaits anyone who wishes to join the Society, or just come along for a particular talk as a Guest.  If you require any information then please contact Peter Steiner  (0115 9303426)