Welcome to the South Chilterns Group

 
 

The South Chilterns Gardening Group was set up in 1997 as a trial group which was attached to Gardening Which? It covers an area of about a twenty mile radius around High Wycombe, encompassing an area of clay, flint and chalk.

 

Membership includes a quarterly magazine, diversified events throughout the year, 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.

 

The South Chilterns Group 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

 
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. 
13-15 June  Away Trip to Suffolk  This is now fully booked
Wednesday 9th July Coach to Hampton Court Flower Show  Leaving Windsor End Beaconsfield at 12.45pm picking up at Braywick Sports Ground Maidenhead at approx 1.10pm Members and 1 guest £17.00 each, non members and extra guests £18 each. NB You must purchase your own afternoon tickets (3.00pm) for the show in advance £16,.50. 
Friday 8th August  Visit to Dorneywood Gardens 3.00pm and Annual General Meeting 

Fish and chip supper at Stafferton Lodge Hotel, Braywick Heath. Members and 1 guest £18.00 each. Non members and extra guests £20.00 each. (Deduct £8.50 if you can only attend the evening function). 

September  Possible Visit to Kingston Bagpuize Date to be discussed
NB Members can bring one guest at member prices
If you are interested in taking part in any of the events send a cheque made out to "Gardening Which? South Chilterns Group", a stamped addressed envelope, plus your name, address and telephone number to:

Helen Turner, P.O. Box 88, Chesham, Bucks HP5 2SR

If you require more information you can contact Helen on 01494 782 349 or Fax 01494 785193 or e-mail helen@buslinslane.fsnet.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 helen@buslinslane.fsnet.co.uk
Communications Team Carole Selway CaroleSelway@talktalk.net
Surveys Co-ordinator Lynn Powell lynn362powell@btinternet.com 
Finance Lynn Powell lynn362powell@btinternet.com 
Trials Co-ordinator Marian Hoffmeister marianhoff@hotmail.co.uk 
Farmers' Market Margaret Wilcox mbwilcox51@tiscali.co.uk