CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Kentish Garden Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month (or the
Saturday after that day in May, June and July). Currently the club meets at the
Bible Chapel Hall (45 High Street, Sheffield) unless noted. Please refer to the
calendar below for meeting time and details of any guest speakers or special
events. If you would like to suggest a guest speaker or topic, then please
contact us.
Meetings 2024
July 13
Grapevine pruning and care. Meet at 2pm at Barrington Road vineyard (call 0488
047 011 for address), followed by a formal meeting and afternoon tea from 3pm at Barrington
Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington. Optional wine tasting after 4pm at the vineyard.
August 3
Dividing dahlias workshop with Joyann Bramich (dahlia expert, grower and judge).
Meet at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington, 1-3pm. If you are bringing a clump
to divide, firstly wash as much soil off as possible, then turn it upside down to drain away
excess water. This will make it easier to see what you're doing and cause less mess.
August 8
AGM and annual dinner. Meet at 6.30pm at Sheffield Golf Club for two-course sit
down dinner and meeting. Guest speaker Jennifer Stackhouse on Chelsea Flower Show 2024
and UK gardens. Cost - members $18, non-members $38. Drinks for sale at the club. RSVP
by August 1 to 0488 047 011.
September 12
Meeting at Bible Chapel, 45 High Street, Sheffield from 6.30pm. Speaker Olivia
Rundle, Plump Berries, Barrington.
October 10
What's new in the garden centre with plants for sale with Mark Hay from Allan's
Garden Centre at Prospect. Meet at 7.30pm at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road,
Barrington. The meeting will be preceded by a garden visit from 6pm (call 0488 047
011 for garden details).
November 14
Tool sharpening and care with Gerry Hopkins. Meet at 7.30pm at the Bible
Chapel, 45 High Street, Sheffield. The meeting will be preceded by a garden visit
from 6.30pm (call 0488 047 011 for garden details).
December 15
Christmas party lunch from 12 noon at Claude Road Hall, Claude Road, Bring
a salad/side and/or dessert to share. Club provides ham, chicken and sausages with bread
rolls. BYO drinks. RSVP December 10 (0488 047 011).
The Kentish Garden Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month (or the
Saturday after that day in May, June and July). Currently the club meets at the
Bible Chapel Hall (45 High Street, Sheffield) unless noted. Please refer to the
calendar below for meeting time and details of any guest speakers or special
events. If you would like to suggest a guest speaker or topic, then please
contact us.
Meetings 2024
July 13
Grapevine pruning and care. Meet at 2pm at Barrington Road vineyard (call 0488
047 011 for address), followed by a formal meeting and afternoon tea from 3pm at Barrington
Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington. Optional wine tasting after 4pm at the vineyard.
August 3
Dividing dahlias workshop with Joyann Bramich (dahlia expert, grower and judge).
Meet at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road, Barrington, 1-3pm. If you are bringing a clump
to divide, firstly wash as much soil off as possible, then turn it upside down to drain away
excess water. This will make it easier to see what you're doing and cause less mess.
August 8
AGM and annual dinner. Meet at 6.30pm at Sheffield Golf Club for two-course sit
down dinner and meeting. Guest speaker Jennifer Stackhouse on Chelsea Flower Show 2024
and UK gardens. Cost - members $18, non-members $38. Drinks for sale at the club. RSVP
by August 1 to 0488 047 011.
September 12
Meeting at Bible Chapel, 45 High Street, Sheffield from 6.30pm. Speaker Olivia
Rundle, Plump Berries, Barrington.
October 10
What's new in the garden centre with plants for sale with Mark Hay from Allan's
Garden Centre at Prospect. Meet at 7.30pm at Barrington Hall, 52 Barrington Road,
Barrington. The meeting will be preceded by a garden visit from 6pm (call 0488 047
011 for garden details).
November 14
Tool sharpening and care with Gerry Hopkins. Meet at 7.30pm at the Bible
Chapel, 45 High Street, Sheffield. The meeting will be preceded by a garden visit
from 6.30pm (call 0488 047 011 for garden details).
December 15
Christmas party lunch from 12 noon at Claude Road Hall, Claude Road, Bring
a salad/side and/or dessert to share. Club provides ham, chicken and sausages with bread
rolls. BYO drinks. RSVP December 10 (0488 047 011).