Please feel free to contact any of the people listed should you wish to take out a reference before making a booking.
2011
NOVEMBER
22nd
Say it with poison... - Bexrose Gardening Society
Contact: Jennifer Hetherinton 01322 527947
17th
The Painted Garden - Merstham Society
Contact: Bernard Hodge, Chairman 01737 643098
16th
The Painted Garden - Chiltern U3A
Contact: Katherine Anderson, Speaker Organiser 01923 282786
Dig for Victory- Weedon Tuesday Club
Contact: Judy Nagele 01296 641278
2nd
The Devil's Garden - U3A Bromley Gardeners
Contact: Estelle Jossett 0208 777 1341
OCTOBER
26th
The Ancient Garden - Cookham and Dean Horticultural Society
Contact: Mary Downes, Programme Secretary 01628 524881
20th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Yarnton Gardening Club
Contact: Caroline Briden, Programme Secretary 01865 372888
17th
The Capable Mr. Brown - NHS Retirement Fellowship
Contact: Izabel Dodd, Branch Secretary 01525 717620
The Devil's Garden - Charlton and Blackheath Horticultural Society
Contact: Joyce Snipp, Programme Secretary, 0208 858 0434
11th
The Art of the Folly - Fairfield WI
Contact: Ann Mansfield 01322 279194
14th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Gerrards Cross and Chalfont NT Members Association
Contact: Joan Shillabeer 01753 663359
12th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Totteridge Garden Club
Contact: Peter Lewinson, 0208 446 5216
6th
The Devil's Garden - Hampshire and IOW Plant Heritage Group
Contact: Lynsey Pink 01329 832786
5th
A Nice Cup of Tea - University of Bath GULP lecture series
Contact: Hillary Brummit
SEPTEMBER
27th
An A- Z of Garden History - CSRF North and South Harrow
Contact: Kath Wilkinson, Social Secretary 01895 672384
14th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association
Contact: Mrs. K. Clark 01732 453846
13th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton Valley Gardeners
Contact: Helen Allan 01962 779507
8th
The Devil's Garden - Higham and District Horticultural Society
Contact: Mrs. B Bojczuk 01634 221877
AUGUST
15th
Flower Power! - Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Ilford
Contact: Sylvia Green, Social Secretary 0208 594 5284
11th
The Devil's Garden - New Barnet Amateur Gardeners
Contact: Patsy Moy-Bevan, Hon Sec 0208 368 8294
2nd
Dig for Victory - Beltinge Gardeners Society
Contact: Deborah Allen 01227 365361
JULY
19th
Dig for Victory - Ewhurst, Bodiam and Staplehurst Horticultural Society
Helen Bowers 01580 891872
14th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Tenterden and District NT Associatio
Contact: Chris Standen, 01580 713627
13th
Dig for Victory - Caversham Horticultural Society
Contact: Carolinej@fsmail.net
1st
Dig for Victory - CSRF Leatherhead
Contact: Anne Thomson 01372 373258
JUNE
23rd
A Nice Cup of Tea - High Wycombe Friendship Centre
Contact: Jean Finlan, Vice Chairman 01494 528090
20th
An A-Z of Garden History - U3A Rickmansworth
Contact: Pat Evans, 01923 213392
11th
Dig for Victory - Hassocks Horticultural Society
Contact: Sylvia Hancock 01273 844544
9th
The Capable Mr. Brown -Tring U3A
Contact Jane Whigham, Speaker Secretary, 01296 660428
MAY
24th
The Art of the Folly - Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Camberley
Contact: Anne Morris
APRIL
27th
Dig for Victory - Chorleywood U3A
Contact: Juliet Hale, Programme Secretary 01923 283602
Flower Power - Horsley and Clandon Society of Arts
Contact: Lesley Garbutt, Programme Secretary 01483 222714
19th
Dig for Victory - Edgware and Mill Hill Friendship Centre
Contact: Miss D. Howes 0208 959 7134
7th
The Art of the Folly - Edenbridge Historical Society
Contact: Alice Peterkin, 01892 870503
6th
A Nice Cup of Tea Kingsmead Rambling Group
Contact: Mrs. J. Marriott, Secretary, 01438 317090
2nd
Flower Power - Worthing Art Club
Contact: Jill Sale 01903 234192
MARCH
31st
The Painted Garden Cuffley Horticultural Society
Contact: Carol Wilcox, Programme Arranger 07768 231685
28th
The Capable Mr. Brown Harrow National Trust Association
Contact: Alyson Brown, Lecture Secretary 07813 593315
22nd
The Devil's Garden - Chatham Library
Contact: Pat.odoherty@medway.gov.uk
17th
A Nice Cup of Tea Tunbridge Wells U3A
Contact: Lis Clare 01892 527587
15th
The Painted Garden Dacorum National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Nancy Royston 01142 265590
11th
Dig for Victory - Little Common Horticultural Society
Contact: Pat Kemp, Hon Se. 01424 842157
10th
Dig for Victory - Kilndown Gardening Club
Contact: Lynda Shepherd 01580 879549
9th
The Tale of the Tulip University of Bath - GULP Lecture Series
Contact: Hilary Brummitt, GULP Administrator 01225 388729
FEBRUARY
28th
The Literary Garden Eltham Co-operative Community Council
Contact: Daphne Tennant 0208 859 2301
22nd
The Ancient Garden Lower Medway Archaeological Group
Contact: Dana Adler
17th
The Capable Mr. Brown Wimpole Volunteers Club
Contact: David Lea, Chair 01799 523665
7th
The Art of the Folly Woodford Green Centre for the National Trust
Contact: Mike Osborne 0208 524 1831
JANUARY
18th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton Avery Hill Ladies Club
Contact: Daphne Tennant
15th
The Capable Mr. Brown Southend National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Mr. Ron Silk 01702 472803
6th
The Painted Garden - North Hampshire Centre of National Trust Members
Contact: Mrs P. A Courtney
2010
NOVEMBER
25th
An A-Z of Garden History - Scotney Castle (National Trust)
Contact: Joe Lloyd, Visitor Services Manager 01580 762334
24th
Dig for Victory - Scotney Castle (National Trust)
Contact: Joe Lloyd, Visitor Services Manager 01580 762334
17th
Dig for Victory - Edgware and District National Trust Centre
Contact: Alyson Brown, Vice Chair 07813 593315
10th
The Painted Garden - Wycombe National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Mrs. P. Yeabsley, Speakers Co-ordinator 01494 713705
4th
The Capable Mr. Brown - National Trust Herts and Essex Borders
Contact: Brian Bostock 01279 501168
OCTOBER
26th
The Devil's Garden - NHS Retirement Fellowship Bexley
Contact: Paula Inness, 0208 302 3574
22nd
An A-Z of Garden History - Hadley Wood Horticultural Society
Contact: Mrs. J. Watson, Chair 01707 876838
21st
The Capable Mr. Brown - NHS Retirement Fellowship
Contact: Helen Gyory
19th
Dig for Victory - Stone Local History Society
Contact: Carol Fryer, 01296 748538
10th
Dig for Victory - Reading NT Members Association
Contact: Janet Shurmer
7th
An A-Z of Garden History - Allington Garden Club
Contact: Mr. Brian Jordan 01622 675997
SEPTEMBER
28th
A Nice Cup of Tea - The Enfield Society
Contact: Joyce James Programme Co-ordinator 0208 367 3171
19th
The Devil's Garden - Ness Botanic Gardens
Contact: John Tallis 1616 283 2325
8th
The Capable Mr. Brown - U3A Aylesbury Vale
Contact: Rowenna Auger 01296 614167)
6th
The Capable Mr. Brown - U3A Haddenham
Contact: Larraine Gooch 01296 747 655
AUGUST
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Wembley National Trust Assn
Contact: Mrs. J. Ewen, 0208 904 5940
JULY
5th
An A-Z of Garden History - Swanley 50+ Club
Contact: John Hawkins 01322 669195
JUNE
14th
The Inexhausble Mr. Paxton - National Trust West Middlesex Members Association
Contact: Mrs. M. G loster, Lecture Secretary 01895 677857
10th
The Painted Garden - Royal Pavilion Brighton
Contact: Paula Wrightson, Museum Learning Officer 01273 292864
MAY
28th
Dig for Victory - GULP public lectures
Contact: Helen Redfern 01225 388729
27th
The Capable Mr. Brown - St. Albans and District NT Centre
Contact: Wendy Parsons, Meetings Secretary 01727 841379
20th
Dig for Victory - Bexley Archaeological Group
Contact: Clare Gillett 01322 310458
17th
Dig For Victory - Bexley Civic Society
Contact: Gill Brown, 0208 300 9866
5th
Flower Power! - University of Bath Lecture Programme
Contact: Helen Redfern 01225 388729
APRIL
20th
The Painted Garden - U3A Richmond
Contact: Stella Mummery 0208 977 7279
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown - U3A Rickmansworth
Contact: Pat Evans, 01923 213392
15th
The A-Z of Garden History - Ewhurst, Staplecross and Bodiam Garden Society
Contact: Ruth Close 01580 83191
9th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton - Cholesbury St. Leonards Local History Group
Contact: Mr. G. Cobby, 01494 762954
7th
Dig for Victory - Greenwich Stroke Club
Contact: Geoff Lander 0208 317 7015
1st
Dig for Victory - Sevenoaks Friendship Centre
Contact: Anita Cockrill 01322 865021
MARCH
25th
The Literary Garden - Sevenoaks Library
Contact: Fiona Dutton, District Manager 01732 453118
18th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton - National Trust Mid Sussex Association
Contact: David Mortimore 01444 457648
16th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Royal Arsenal Woolwich Historical Society
Contact: John Usmar, Chairman, 0208 304 1710
13th
An Armchair Guide to the History of Gardening - U3A Sussex
Contact: Maggie Roberts 01273 453285
11th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Chipping Barnet WI
Contact: Sylvia Roberts 0208 368 8864
10th
Dig for Victory - NHS Retirement Fellowship Greenwich
Contact: Doris Heard, Chairman 0208 306 1906
5th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Ballinger Horticultural Society
Contact: Alison Weil 01494 837 529
3rd
The Capable Mr. Brown - Petworth House (NT)
Contact: Karen Edwardson, Visitor Services Manager 01798 342207
2nd
Dig for Victory - Bromley Local History Society
Contact: Peter Leigh 0208 777 9244
1st
The Capable Mr. Brown - Cray Mens Afternoon Group
Contact: Tony Backaller 01689 833796
FEBRUARY
25th
Flower Power! - South East Berks National Trust Association
Contact: Jennifer Harding, 07730 962881
20th
The History of the Garden (or "Back to the Fuschia") - T.R.E.E. Lecture Series
Contact: Chris Meachen 01424 445334
19th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Seal Library
Contact: Fiona Dutton, District Library Manager : (01732) 453118
8th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Nymans Gardens
Contact: Edward Shorthouse, Visitor Services Manager 01444 405256
1st
The Ancient Garden - Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society
Contact: Carol Brighten 0208 505 2716
JANUARY
28th
The Painted Garden - Bletchingly Horticultural Society
Contact: Vanessa Jones 01342 893732
21st
Dig for Victory - NHS Retirement Fellowship
Contact: Helen Gyory
20th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Ewell Horticultural Association
Contact: Fred Evans, Lecture Secretary 0208 786 8398
16th
The Devil's Garden - Richmond Association for the National Trust
Contact: Pat Lewis, Social Secretary 0208 979 2615
2009
DECEMBER
9th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton - Ewell NT Members Assn
Contact Jackie Trifileti 0208 643 2553
NOVEMBER
19th
Dig for Victory - Yarnton Gardening Club
Contact: Mrs. E Anderson 01865 374567
12th
The Painted Garden - The Gregarian Society
Contact: Anita Bruce, Secretary 0208 467 0664
10th
The Roman Garden - Southampton City Museum Archeological Society
Contact: Anna Welch, Hon Sec 07812 851095
3rd
The Devil's Garden - De Beauvoir Gardeners
Contact: Celia Barlow 0207 249 4815
OCTOBER
20th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton
Contact: Jackie Evans 0208 300 4135
19th
Dig for Victory - Swanley Horticultural Society
Contact: Paula Povey, 01322 662729
14th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Meopham Historical Society
Contact: John Trethewey, Chairman, 01732 822817
9th
The Devil's Garden - Little Common Horticultural Society
Contact: Pat Kemp, Hon Se. 01424 842157
8th
The Inexhaustible Mr. Paxton - Group 19
Contact: Norman Sutherland 0208 670 3591
7th
An A-Z of Garden History - Godstone Gardeners Club
Contact: Tony Carter, 01883 741809
6th
The Painted Garden - Otford Gardeners Society
Contact: Janet Finney, Secretary 01959 523760
SEPTEMBER
21st
The Art of the Folly - Cray Mens Afternoon Club
Contact: Tony Backaller, Programme Organiser 01689 833795
19th
Dig for Victory - Gravesend Information Centre
Contact: Eileen, Information Officer 01474 337600
17th
Dig for Victory - Godmersham and Crundale Gardeners Assn
Contact: Richard Goodenough, Chairman, 01233 813709
JULY
17th
The Literary Garden - Elmbridge Literature Festival
Contact Maggs Latter Arts Development Officer 01372 474584
16th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Hertford NT Members Assn
Contact: Tony James
9th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Flitwick U3A
Contact: Rex Markham, Bookings Secretary 01525 712525
JUNE
24th
The Ancient Garden - Abbey Wood U3A
Contact Joyce McPherson, Hon Sec 0208 310 0637
APRIL
30th
The Capable Mr. Brown - National Portrait Gallery
21st
A Nice Cup of Tea - Bexley Heritage Trust
Contact Sarah Fosker info@bexleyheritagetrust.org.uk
14th
Dig for Victory - Hawkenbury Allotment Holders Society
Contact: John Leigh, Secretary, Tunbridge Wells 532089
MARCH
29th
The Painted Garden - Ness Botanic Gardens
Contact: John Tallis 0151 353 0123
25th
Dig for Victory - Epping Forest U3A
Contact: Carol Brighten 0208 505 2716
23rd
Dig for Victory - Crofton Rotary Club
Contact: Stuart Menzies 01689 826113
12th
The Capable Mr. Brown - The Amersham Centre
Contact: John Marriott, Programme Secretary 01494 724793
6th
The Devil's Garden -Sidcup and District Natural History Society
Contact: Tony Banks 0208 859 3518
FEBRUARY
30th
Dig for Victory - The 1940's Society
Contact: Ian Bayley 01732 452505
20th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Sidcup Horticultural Society
Contact: Jackie Evans 0208 300 4135
12th
Dig for Victory - CloG
Contact: Catherine Boorer 0207 116 2046
JANUARY
15th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Higham Village History Group
Contact: Kate Woolacott
2008
DECEMBER
9th
Dig for Victory - Upminster and District Horticultural Society
Contact: John Neville, Lecture Secretary 01708 501 491
NOVEMBER
9th
An A-Z of Garden History - John Lewis Garden Society
Contact: Betty Wheel 0208 989 6891
5th
Dig for Victory - North Herts National Trust Members Association
Contact: Jane Cave 01642 434665
OCTOBER
2nd
Dig for Victory - Edenbridge Historical Society
Contact: Alice Peterkin, 01892 870503
1st
The Painted Garden - U3A Bromley
Contact: Estelle Jossett, Talks Secretary 0208 777 1341
SEPTEMBER
25th
Dig For Victory - Bletchingly Horticultural Society
Contact: Vanessa Jones 01342 893732
20th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Welwyn Hatfield National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. B. Potts Programme Secretary, 01438 812618
18th
The Devil's Garden - Orpington History Society
Contact: Patricia Self
11th
Dig for Victory - Harpenden U3A
Contact: Valerie Hughes 01582 760805
JULY
22nd
The Literary Garden - Sole Street WI
Contact: Mrs. M. Goring 01474 822 666
JUNE
26th
The Painted Garden - SE Berkshire NTA
Contact: Jennifer Harding 07730 962881
MAY
13th
Gardens of the Tsar - Weedon Tuesday Club
Contact: Judy Nagele 01296 641278
3rd
The Painted Garden - Worthing Art Club
Contact: Mrs Jill Sale, Hon. Sec.
APRIL
19th
An Armchair Guide to the History of Gardening (full study day)
Contact: Vicki Woolnough, Day School Co-ordinator 01227 823662
17th
Dig for Victory - Brenchley and Matfield Local Historical Society
Contact: Eileen Williams, Programme Secretary
8th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Edenbridge Historical Society
Contact: Alice Peterkin, 01892 870503
MARCH
27th
Dig for Victory - Elmbridge Borough Council Royston Pike Lectures
Contact: Maggs Latter, Arts Development Officer, 01372 474584
20th
An A - Z of Garden History - The Marden Society
Contact: Mrs. E. Davis, 01622 831904
10th
Gardens of the Tsar - Tenterden and District National Trust Association
Contact: Chris Standen 01580 713627
6th
The Devil's Garden - Margate Civic Society
Contact: Ralph Handscomb, President, 01843 293169
FEBRUARY
26th
The Painted Garden - Sidcup Literary and Scientific Societ
Contact: Leslie Pike, Vice President, 0208 300 3825
20th
The Painted Garden - Owlesbury Village Festival of Gardens and Flowers
Contact: Judith Patrick 01428 723 869
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Lodsworth and District Gardening Club
Contact: Karen Brooks-Fisher, Honorary Secretary 01798 861918
13th
Gardens of the Tsars - Milton Keynes National Trust Association
Contact: Denise Gale, Programme Secretary, 01327 857203
7th
The Devil's Garden - Orpington and Chislehurst National Trust Members Association
Contact: Charles Dyer 01689 605396
JANUARY
29th
Dig for Victory - National Trust Solihull Centre
Contact: Demaris Hess, Talks Organiser 01564 777099
14th
Dig for Victory - Horton Kirby and South Darenth Local History Society
Contact: Keith Saunderson, 01322 862056
9th
A Nice Cup of Tea -Walsall Association of National Trust Members
Contact: Alison Beardwood, Lecture Secretary, 01922 452142
2007
NOVEMBER
30th
The Devil's Garden - Petworth House
Contact: Karen Edwardson, Visitor Services Manager 01798 342207
29th
The Literary Garden - Ealing Libraries
Contact: Linda Davies, Reader Development Officer 0208 810 7650
27th
Dig for Victory - Bexleyheath and District Rose Society
Contact: Janet Newson, Honorary Secretary 01322 445010
17th
Dig for Victory - Hidcote Manor Garden
Contact: Liza Edinborough, Visitor Services Manager 01386 438333
16th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Hidcote Manor Garden
Contact: Liza Edinborough, Visitor Services Manager 01386 438333
14th
Dig for Victory - GULP public lectures
Contact: Marie Salter, Programme Manager 01225 388729
5th
The Devil's Garden - The Vyne
Contact: Kellie Coughlin, Visitor Services Manager 01256 883858
1st
Dig for Victory Groombridge History Group
Contact: Don Dray, Meetings Secretary 01892
OCTOBER
24th
The Devil's Garden - Chevening Horticultural Society
Contact: Marcia Barton, Secretary, 01732 450831
23rd
The Literary Garden - Amersham Ladies Luncheon Club
Contact: Lois Fenn 01494 433653
5th
The Literary Garden - Wellington Town Council Literary Festival
Contact: Mike Bushell, Assistant Town Clerk 01952 567697
SEPTEMBER
19th
The Literary Garden - Elmbridge Literature Festival
Contact: Maggs Latter, Arts Development Officer 01372 474584
AUGUST
21st
The Literary Garden - Salford City Libraries
Contact: Sarah Coyne, Reader Development Officer 0161 778 0887
JUNE
18th
The Literary Garden - City of London
Contact: John Lake, Principal Librarian 0207 382 7098
8th
Dig for Victory - Trafford WordFest 2007
Contact: Diana Ashcroft
7th
The Literary Garden - Trafford WordFest 2007
Contact: Diana Ashcroft
MAY
31st
The Literary Garden - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Contact: Sue Riley, Principal Librarian 0207 361 3010
APRIL
27th
Dig for Victory - Alton Allotment Association
Contact: Linda Hutton, Secretary 01420 549054
10th
The Art of the Folly - Lammorby & Sidcup Local History Society
Contact: Denise Baldwin, Programme Secretary 0208 300 0984
5th
An A-Z of Garden History - Watford and District National Trust Association
Contact: Miss Lilian Pajet, Lecture Secretary 01923 248887
MARCH
15th
The Painted Garden - Group 19
Contact: Eileen Vassie, Programme Secretary 01689 820323
1st
The Devil's Garden - Killerton House
Contact: Sarah Harris, Property Manager 01392 883133
FEBRUARY
22nd
A Nice Cup of Tea - Killerton House
Contact: Sarah Harris, Property Manager 01392 883133
20th
The Art of the Folly - Avery Hill Ladies Clu
Contact: Mrs. D. Tennant 0208 859 2301
17th & 18th
Dig for Victory - Blenheim Palace
Contact: Kate Murray Threipland, Visitor Services Manager 01993 810 532
14th
The Devil's Garden - Sevenoaks Area National Trust Association
Contact: Joy Wyman, 01732 452607
10th & 11th
Dig for Victory - Blenheim Palace
Contact: Kate Murray Threipland, Visitor Services Manager 01993 810 532
7th
Dig for Victory - The Vyne
Contact: Kellie Coughlin 01256 883858
JANUARY
25th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Richmond Ramblers Association
Contact: Margaret Sharp, 0208 748 0049
18th
The Devil's Garden - Aylesbury National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Tony Fanthorpe, Hon Sec, 01296 612117
11th
Dig for Victory - Killerton House
Contact: Sarah Harris, Property Manager 01392 883133
2006
DECEMBER
5th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Dacorum Association of National Trust Members
Contact: Nancy Royston, Talks Secretary 011442 265590
1st
The Devil's Garden - Bateman's House
Contact: Fiona Hancock, Visitor Services Manager 01435 882302
NOVEMBER
22nd
Dig for Victory - Standen Manor
Contact: Ros Tees, Administrator 01342 323029
17th
The Painted Garden - Petworth House
Contact: Karen Edwardson, Visitor Services Manager 01798 342207
15th
An A-Z of Garden History - Hughenden Manor
Contact: Louise Slater, Visitor Services Manager 01494 755573
14th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Danson House
Contact: Sarah Fosker, Bexley Heritage Trust 01322 5265744
2nd
The Devil's Garden - Hughenden Manor
Contact: Louise Slater, Visitor Services Manager 01494 755573
SEPTEMBER
6th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Godstone Gardeners Club
Contact: Jill Lang, Programme Secretary 01883 743234
OCTOBER
17th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Claremont Landscape Garden
Contact: Shirley Brown, Enterprise Manager 01372 469421
6th
Dig For Victory - Barnet Federation of Allotment and Horticultural Societies
Contact: Stella Winskell-Moore, 0208 368 5701
4th
A Garden History A-Z - U3A Gardening Group
Contact: Miss Estelle Josset 0208 777 7341
JULY
26th
The Art of the Folly - U3A Abbey Wood and Thamesmead
Contact: Joyce McPherson, Honorary Secretary, 0208 310 0637
JUNE
22nd
A Nice Cup of Tea - Hertford National Trust Members Association
Contact: Tony James 01992 551967
APRIL
27th
The Capable Mr. Brown - U3A Harpenden
Contact: Valerie Hughes, Programme Secretary 01582 760805
12th
Gardens of the Tsar - Keston Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Pam Broughton, 01689 855855
MARCH
29th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Petworth House
Contact: Karen Edwardson, Visitor Services Manager 01798 342207
15th
The Ancient Garden - Edgware National Trust Members Association
Contact: Olive Wilson, 0208 954 3BA
8th
The Devil's Garden - Richmond Association for the National Trust
Contact: Jeremy Preston, Lecture Secretary 0208 487 143
3rd
The Capable Mr. Brown - Cholesbury St. Leonards Local History Group
Contact: Mr. G. Cobby, Programme Secretary, 01494 762954
FEBRUARY
14th
Dig for Victory - Finchley Horticultural Society
Contact: Mrs. V. Marsh, 0208 455 4143
13th
Dig for Victory - Meopham Garden Association
Contact: Ann Smith, Programme Secretary, 01474 814858
11th
Gardens of the Tsar - Bexhill National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. E. Moore, 01424 743454
10th
Dig for Victory - Ightham Mote
Contact: Linda Dillon, Administrator, 01732 810 378
9th
The Painted Garden - John Lewis Partnership Society
Contact: Miss B. Wheel, 0208 989 6891
8th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Walsall National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. A. Bearwood 01922 451142
7th
The Capable Mr. Brown - De Beauvoir Gardeners
Contact: Consuelo Moorsom 0208 986 3119
JANUARY
26th
The Literary Garden - Northampton Museum
Contact: Sarah Orton, Education Officer, 01604 838544
25th
Gardens of the Tsar - Chevening Horticultural Society
Contact: Marcia Barton, Secretary, 01732 450831
2005
OCTOBER
20th
Fountains and Follies-Mid Sussex National Trust Members Association
Contact: David Mortimore, Lectures Co-ordinator, 01444 457648
18th
The Capable Mr. Brown -Stone Local History Society
Contact: Carol Fryer, 01296 748538
5th
The Capable Mr. Brown - North Hertfordshire National Trust Members Association
Contact: Jane Cave, Programme Secretary 01462 434665
SEPTEMBER
24th
Dig for Victory - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Contact: Sue Chippington, Head of Education, 01223 835000
21st
A Nice Cup of Tea - Edmonton Hundreds Historical Society
Contact: Pat Keeble, Meetings Secretary, 0208 360 3873
20th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Welwyn Hatfield National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. B. Potts Programme Secretary, 01438 812618
14th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Darent Cray National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. P. McQuillen, Chairman 01322 401898
AUGUS
10th
Dig for Victory - Northampton Museum
Contact: Sarah Orton, Education Officer, 01604 838544
JUNE
18th
Dig for Victory - Swanley 50 Plus Club
Contact: Beryl Berry, Event Secretary, 01322 663709
8th
Dig for Victory - Hornchurch and District Probus Club
Contact: Mr. Hugh Morton, 01708 227527
MAY
30th
An Armchair Guide to the History of Gardening - University of Essex
Contact: Susan Rhodes, 01206 873333
9th
Dig for Victory - Wadhurst Gardening Association
Contact: Mrs. Humphries, 01435 883444
APRIL
20th
Dig for Victory - West Horndon Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Shirley Linton 01277 810 6017
13th
The Capable Mr. Brown - London Ashridge Circle
Contact: Mr. A. Amos, 0208 960 1435
FEBRUARY
16th
The Roman Garden - Islington Historical Society
Contact: Peter Briers 0207 226 8333
JANUARY
30th
Ancient Gardens - Hampstead Horticultural Society
Contact: Ms. Joan Payne, Honorary Secretary, 0208 450 2586
20th
Gardens of the Tsar - Wembley & District National Trust Members' Associati
Contact: Mrs. V. Thridgould, Lectures Organiser
12th
A Garden History A-Z - Beckenham and Bromley National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. W. Doublestone, Programme Secretary 0208 464 4067
2004
NOVEMBER
26th
A Nice Cup of Tea - Nymans Gardens
Contact: Jo Godbolt, Property Manager 01444 405250
16th
The Ancient Garden - John Lewis Partnership Gardening Society
Contact: Miss B. Wheel, Secretary, 0208 989 6891
15th
The Painted Garden - Chislehurst Women's Institute
Contact: Ann Singleton, Programme Secretary, 0208 467 8863
OCTOBER
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Barnet National Trust Members Association
Contact: Patricia Wright, 0208 346 3254
13th
Dig for Victory - Epsom and Ewell National Trust Members Association
Contact: Val Lewis, Lectures Organiser 0208 641 3479
JULY
7th
Dig for Victory - NHS Retirement Fellowship
Contact: Mrs. Metcalf, 01322 223678
3rd
The Painted Garden - The Trefoil Guild
Contact: Mrs. Bloomfield, 0208 304 8409
JUNE
24th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Dulwich Picture Gallery
Contact: Kate Knowles, Head of Press and Marketing 0208 299 8710
12th
The Capable Mr. Brown - The Cornwall Garden Society
Contact: Miss Pat Ward, 01872 863 300
11th
Dig for Victory - Friends of Eden
Contact: Carolyn Trevivian, Friends Administrator
MAY
18th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Dacorum and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. Crawley, Lectures Organiser, 01442 864122
APRIL
22nd
The Art of the Folly - St. Albans National Trust Members Association
Contact: Wendy Parsons, Meetings Organiser, 01727 841379
20th
The Painted Garden - Tunbridge Wells University of the Third Age
Contact: Mrs. L. Price 01892 538882
8th
The Painted Garden - New Barnet Amateur Gardeners Society
Contact: Brian Eastwood, Honorary Secretary, 0208 368 9543
MARCH
20th
The Painted Garden - University of Kent (full study day)
Contact: Lynn Birtles, Centre Administrator, 01732 352316
16th
Dig for Victory - Holmbury St. Mary's Gardener's Group
Contact: Lesley-Ann Sandbach 01306 731010
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Wilmington Active Retirement Association
Contact: Mrs. Susan Metcalf, Programme Secretary, 01322 223 678
11th
Gardens of the Tsar - Richmond and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Beryl Watts, Lectures Organiser 0208 940 9367
10th
The Painted Garden - St. George's Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Easterbrook, Programme Secretary 0208 697 2542
FEBRUARY
26th
Gardens of the Tsar - Ealing National Trust Members Association
Contact: Jerry Nolan, 0208 995 1532
20th
The Painted Garden - Owlesbury Village Festival of Gardens and Flowers
Contact: Judith Patrick 01428 723 869
10th
The Capable Mr. Brown - Shirley and District Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Kay Oliver, 0208 777 1422
9th
The Painted Garden - Woodford National Trust Members Association
Contact: Jack Gill, 0208 505 8785
7th
The Painted Garden - University of Reading
Contact: Vivienne Loren, History of Art co-ordinator, 0118 931 6600
JANUARY
5th
The Art of the Folly - Crofton Rotary Club
Contact: Mr. Menzies, 01689 826 113
2003
OCTOBER
30th
The Literary Garden - Essex Federation of Women's Institutes
Contact: Marion Garvey, County Secretary 01371 820024
25th
The Painted Garden - Friends of St. Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
Contact: Isobel Edwards, 01208 872993
24th
The Painted Garden - Friends of Eden
Contact: Carolyn Trevivian, Friends Administrator
15th
Dig for Victory - Wateringbury Local History Group
Contact: Mrs. J. Coltham, Honorary Secretary 01622 874916
14th
The Painted Garden - Darent Cray National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. P. McQuillen, Chairman 01322 401898
8th
Gardens of the Tsar - East Kent National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. Banks, 01227 794510
SEPTEMBER
28th
The Capable Mr. Brown - National Portrait Gallery
Contact: Jan Cullen, Public Programmes Officer, 0207 312 2446
26th
The Painted Garden - Bexley and Sidcup Townswomen's Guild
Contact: Mrs. Fowler, 0208 305 7570
25th
The Painted Garden - Hertford National Trust Members' Association
Contact Tony James, Lectures Secretary, 01992 551967
16th
The Art of the Folly - Stone Local History Society
Contact: Carol Fryer, 01296 748538
3rd
Dig for Victory Ticehurst Gardeners
Contact: Mrs Joan Lewis 01892782057
2nd
The Capable Mr. Brown Watford and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Alan Cockram, Chairman, 01923 677372
AUGUST
12th
Dig for Victory Fairfield Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Joan Hills, 01322292571
JULY
22nd
The Painted Garden Sole Street Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Goring, 01474 822 666
21s
The Capable Mr. Brown Reading National Trust Members Association
Contact: Ted Bell, Lectures Organiser, 0118 357 2711
10th
The Painted Garden Orpington and Chislehurst National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mr. Charles Dyer, Programme Secretary, 01689 605 396
9th (am)
Dig for Victory Keston Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Pam Broughton, 01689 855855
(pm)The Painted Garden Beckenham and Bromley National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. D. Carter, Programme Secretary 0208 462 2510
4th
The Painted Garden Bromley Art Society
Contact: Mrs. Tucker, Chairman, 0208 464 4734
JUNE
6th
The Capable Mr. Brown Sidcup and District Natural History Society
Contact: Tony Banks 0208 859 3518
APRIL
23rd
The Ancient Garden - Edgware National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mr. Craig, 0208 951 1578
8th
Gardens of the Tsar Finchley Horticultural Society
Contact: Mrs. V. Marsh, 0208 455 4143
MARCH
26th
The Painted Garden St. Albans National Trust Members Association
Contact: Wendy Parsons, Meetings Organiser, 01727 841379
19th
The Painted Garden Norfolk Women's Club
Contact: Mrs. Middleton 0208 300 3861
15th
An Armchair Guide to the History of Gardening University of Kent
Contact: Jayne Lawson, Development Officer 01227 827090
FEBRUARY
24th
The Ancient Garden South Thames University of the Third Age
Contact: Mrs. Grace Lally, Secretary
19th
The Capable Mr. Brown Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society
Contact: Denise Baldwin, Committee Member 0208 300 0984
12th (am)
The Painted Garden Painshill Park Trust
Contact: Michael Singleton, Education Manager 01932 866743
(pm)
The Painted Garden Sevenoaks and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Mrs. Barnard, Lectures Organiser , 01732 451847
8th
The Painted Garden Wimbledon and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Sue Morrell 0208 947 2639
6th
The Painted Garden Weald of Kent National Trust Members Association
Contact: Isabel Anderson, Meetings Organiser
5th
The Painted Garden Cobham Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Frances Viner 01474812402
JANUARY
16th
The Painted Garden Wembley & District National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Mr. B. Robinson, Lectures Organiser 0208 902 3544
2002
DECEMBER
13th
The Roman Garden Bromley and West Kent Archaeological Group
Contact: Freda O'Hara, Meetings Organiser, 0208 656 5473
NOVEMBER
21st
Dig for Victory Nymans Gardens (National Trust)
Contact: Martyn Stevens 01444 400321
20th
Dig for Victory Ealing National Trust Members Association
Contact: Jerry Nolan, 0208 995 1532
13th
Dig for Victory Croydon National Trust Members Association
Contact: Shirley Trimmer, 0208 654 3615
12th
Dig for Victory Great Saling Women's Institute
Contact: Marion Garvey - 01371820024
6th
The Painted Garden Epsom and Ewell National Trust Members Association
Contact: June Matthews, Winter Lectures Organiser 01737 359814
OCTOBER
27th
The Devil's Garden - North Middx Federation of Townswomen's Guilds
Contact: Marion Davis, 0208 357 1844
15th
Dig for Victory Thameside History Group
Contact: Mrs. Dyer 0208 857 7722
4th
The Ancient Garden Dacorum and District National Trust Members Association
Contact Mrs. Crawley, Lectures Organiser, 01442 864122
SEPTEMBER
5th
The Painted Garden Enfield and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Gwen Cunningham, 0208 360 0809
JULY
13th
The Painted Garden University of Kent
Contact: Jayne Lawson, Development Officer 01227 827090
JUNE
19th
The Art of the Folly Buckinghamshire Gardeners Group
Contact: Mrs. Mountain 01296 681354
FEBRUARY
5th
The Painted Garden Thameside History Group
Contact: Mrs. Dyer 0208 857 7722
JANUARY
28th
Ancient Gardens - Eltham Townswomen's Guild
Contact: Mrs. Thornton, 0208 853 1153
17th
Ancient Gardens
Wembley & District National Trust Members' Association
Contact: Mr. B. Robinson, Lectures Organiser 0208 902 3544
10th
The Painted Garden
Richmond and District National Trust Members Association
Contact: Beryl Watts, Lectures Organiser 0208 940 9367
2001
NOVEMBER
12th
The Painted Garden - Friends of Chelsea Physic Garden
Contact: Sue Minter, Curator 0207 352 5646
OCTOBER
4th
The Painted Garden Beckenham Civic Society
Contact: David Wood, Chairman 0208 650 4191
JULY
26th
The Painted Garden - Dulwich Picture Gallery
Contact: Kate Knowles, Head of Press and Marketing 0208 299 8710
25th
The Painted Garden - Waddesdon Manor (National Trust)
Contact: Suzy Barron 01296 653232
JUNE
9th
The Painted Garden - Painshill Park Trust
Contact: Michael Singleton, Education Manager 01932 866743
MARCH
31st
The Painted Garden - University of Essex Centre for Lifelong Learning
Contact: Susan Rhodes 01206 872519
15th
Ancient Gardens - Bexley and District Women's Institute.
Contact: Mrs. Fowler 0208 303 7570
FEBRUARY
20th
Ancient Gardens - Thameside History Group
Contact: Mrs. Dyer 0208 857 7722
2000
NOVEMBER
2nd
The Painted Garden - Nymans Gardens (National Trust)
Contact: Sue Batstone 01444 400321