ZOOM TALKS!

These events are for members only

so JOIN NOW!

Examples of previous speakers are:

Phil Broomfield, Regional Co-ordinator for Dorset NGS and Lead Garden Volunteer at Russell-Cotes Museum spoke about the history of the National Garden Scheme with photos. It was a most enlightening presentation.

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.

Mary Payne MBE spoke eloquently on Compton Acres - who knew about the challenges of gardening on a sandy soil with so much tree cover! Again, the photos and the information were amazing!

The next Zoom presentation will be

Friday, 13th March 2026

at our new start time of 7pm

Paul Keeley, Outdoor Learning Co-ordinator at Winton Primary School will be talking about his experiences teaching 5 to 11 year olds in the age of technology and artificial intelligence.

How to blow young minds with golden raspberry! How to use aromatic herbs to help that Monday morning feeling! The best tomato for a pizza!

Members will receive the link by email a few days before

Our Year Book is available and contains all the dates and details for the Shows and Awards Event for 2026. Please join NOW to be on the mailing list to receive a year book and list of benefits including access to the Zoom meetings!

Show dates for 2026

Tuesday 7th April 2026 - Spring Show

Saturday 4th July 2026 - Summer Show

Saturday 12th September 2026 - Autumn Show

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

Doors open at midday until 4.30pm. Awards will be presented at 4.00pm

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

Other important dates this year to which all members are welcome:

Annual General Meeting - Thursday 21st May 2026 at The Library, the Miramar Hotel, 19 Grove Road, BH1 3AL.

Bournemouth in Bloom Annual Presentation Evening - Wednesday 14th October 2026, 7pm at the West Cliff Hotel, 7 Durley Chine Road, Westbourne, BH2 5JS