NEW! BiB ZOOM TALKS!

We are delighted to announce our speakers for the next 2 of our BiB Zoom Talks.

Exbury Gardens Head Gardener, Tom Clarke, who presented on ‘The Challenges of Managing a Historic Woodland Garden in our Changing Climate’ was an extremely engaging speaker and the photos were fantastic! Everyone who attended really enjoyed it.

The next event will be on Friday 14th June starting at 6pm (please log on a little earlier so that we can start promptly)

“Compton Acres – Revisited”  Friday 14 June, 5.30 for 6 start

Mary Payne MBE

Bio of Mary Payne MBE

I am a horticultural consultant to many gardens, specialising in planting schemes. I was awarded the MBE in 2004 for Services to Horticulture in the South West. I spent 10 years teaching horticulture at the University of Bath (1968 – 78) and have since run my own gardening classes. I have a clutch of gold medals from Chelsea and Hampton Court, including The Tudor Rose Award for the Best Exhibit at Hampton Court in 2009. For 20 years I have broadcast regularly on BBC Radio Bristol  and give talks to many garden clubs and other groups.

And the subsequent event will be

Thursday 12th September 5.30 for 6pm start

 Maria Tidy, Cherry Tree Nursery, Community Liaison Officer

These events are for BiB Members only, if you would like to access our Zoom events, please join Bournemouth in Bloom and the link will be sent along with your Year Book and membership card.

We have three shows scheduled for 2024

Tuesday 2nd April 2024 - Spring Show

Saturday 6th July 2024 - Summer Show

Saturday 7th September 2024 - Autumn Show

All our shows are open from noon to 4.30pm with the awards being presented by the Mayor of Bournemouth at 4pm

The venue is St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 480 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9SH

Members are admitted free of charge, non-members £1.

Other important dates

AGM - Thursday 18th April from 6pm at the Miramar Hotel, Grove Road, Bournemouth - all are welcome. There will also be a talk on the history of Boscombe Chine Gardens.

Schools’ Competition Presentation Event - Date to be confirmed

Bournemouth in Bloom Annual Presentation Evening - Wednesday 16th October 7pm at the West Cliff Hotel, 7 Durley Chine Road, Westbourne, BH2 5JS