Horticultural

Ludlow and District Horticultural Society,  They meet every 3rd Wednesday in the month except October at St Peters hall, Henly Road, Ludlow.  Talks are held on a wide range of gardening subjects.  Summer visits are organised to garden and horticultural establishments and there is an annual dinner in October (usually a Saturday).  There is a small annual fee (discount for family groups) and there are no charges for meetings.  For any information contact Hon Secretary Mr A G Cook  01584 872067

 

Ludlow and District Flower Club  they meet at St Peter's Church Rooms, Henley Road, Ludlow on 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm.  They have domonstrations, talks and outings and have flower arranging practice. Annual subs £10, there are about 35 members.   wwwflowersmerciawales.co.uk

Ludlow in Bloom  this committee/groups organise Ludlow's entry into the IN BLOOM COMPETITION,  and are responsible for some of Ludlow's floral display and tubs in conjunction with Ludlow Town Council,  for more information contact Colin 01584 875946 

Caring for God's Acre.  Churchyard Task Team is a group of volunteers getting together to help with practical conservation tasks in some of the beautiful churchyards of Herefordshire and South Shropshire. Help with travel and training is provided.  The contact number is 01568 611154,  As it is hands on you will need to bring old, warm, work clothes or overalls, strong work boots, (not trainers), work gloves, waterproofs, Lunch including plenty of drinks.  Task days will include looking at and recording wildlife.  You might like to bring a camera or binoculars, if you have them. info@cfga.fsnet.co.uk,  www.caringforgodsacre.co.uk

Clows Top and District Gardening Club  this is a friendly club for people who have an interest in gardening and/or country matters.  The club meets at Clows Top Village Hall on the fouth Wednesday of each month at 7.45pm  for an 8.00 pm start.  At each session there is a raffle, a plant stall and refreshments.  Annual membership is £3.00 per person.  The club visits local gardens in the spring and summer, and holds four shows throughout the year.  The Chair is Mrs Marion Wilson  telephone 01299 270475.  New members are welcome.


Orleton and District Gardening Club .  This club has about 120 members.  They meet at Orleton Village Hall 7.30 for 8 pm.  They have a range of activities and speakers, and have a small annual membership with no charges for meetings.  They have 2 shows a year, one in June (mainly flowers) and one in August (veg, floral, cookery etc..).  Members range from novice to the experienced gardener.  visit   www.orletongardeningclub.co.uk