2021

We are planning to enjoy ourselves as soon as it is possible and permitted again and have made plans:

Garden Visit to Stoberry House and Gardens in Wells

10 June 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

We will be making our own way by car to Stoberry Park, where our hostess Frances will greet us to give a brief introductory talk before showing us to the Walled Garden, after which refreshment will be served. With breathtaking views over the City of Wells and the Vale of Avalon, ponds, wildflower meadow, sunken garden, potager, lime walk and plenty of benches on which to rest and relax, this is just what we need to 'blow away the cobwebs'. 

£10 to include unlimited tea or coffee and a lovely piece of cake, to register click on 'Download' at the bottom of the screen to upload a booking form which you can print at home.

Garden Visit to Bishop's Palace Gardens in Wells

22 July 2021 at 7 p.m.

Once again, James Cross has very kindly invited us for a soiree in the beautiful surroundings of the Bishop's Palace where we will enjoy refreshments of wine and soft drink provided by the Club before wandering the grounds on a summer evening, enjoying all that it has to offer.  This event is free for members.

Garden Visit to Milton Lodge Gardens, Milton Lane, Wells BA5 3AQ

26 August at 10:30 a.m.

There is a book entitled Secret Gardens of Somerset in which Milton Lodge is described as 'having an evergreen appeal'  and the link with Wells provided by the Tudway Quilter family, who are in residence, goes back as far as 1678. Simon Tudway Quilter has kindly agreed to allow the club exclusive access to the 5 acre gardens, which command splendid views of the City of Wells. 

Set on the lower slopes of the Mendips, there are some interesting walks into the arboretum, along the terraces, on up past herbaceous borders, by the rose beds and swimming pool; with plenty of benches on which to rest, this gives us another opportunity to meet fellow club members in lovely surroundings. As before this year, we will be making our own way there and once Simon has given an introductory talk we will be free to wander and may even come across David Milnes the head gardener. To book for for this event please scroll down to the bottom of this screen.     £8 which also includes refreshments.

The following meetings are held at Wells Town Hall on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., guests are welcome.

9 September 2021

Green Daffodils & Wonderful Weeds - Plants of Morocco', by Rosemary Fitzgerald

14 October 2021

'Gardening in a Changing Climate: How to Future Proof Your Garden', by Sue Fisher

11th November 2021

''The Hedgehog Predicament' , by Colin Varndell

2020