| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| Group email: | Gardens group |
| When: | Monthly The dates and times vary |
There is no need to be a member of the Garden Group to attend our trips or to commit to any specific number of visits. Once at the location you are free to do exactly what you want - we wander around in small groups or alone!
Transport costs are estimated - the more people that come the cheaper it will be. We normally give a rebate on the day if numbers allow a reduction in the charge. Costs are published on the website event and in the Newsletter once we have an idea of numbers.
Please note that payment for the transport is required TWO WEEKS before the trip - please make cheques payable to 'Ashbourne and District U3A' and either bring to the Monthly Meeting or give to Sandra Holmes and Mary Marshall;
Cancellation - in the unlikely event that you need to cancel PLEASE ring one of the Organisers to let us know at your earliest opportunity. If you can get someone to take your place please do so - if not we will try and repay transport fees in part or in full - but we CANNOT do so if we have not covered our costs.
Booking lists are available at the Monthly Meeting or book directly with Sandra Holmes and Mary Marshall
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Dates For Your Diary
March 9th 2026
On Monday March 9th at 2:30, there will be a talk at Wyaston Village Hall by Jeff Bates on Colour in Garden Design. Everyone is welcome. This will be followed by tea and homemade cakes. The cost is £5 each, payable on the day.
Jeff is a local horticulturist and garden designer besides being a Britain in Bloom regional and national judge. He has been recommended by one of our members.
March 15th 2026
On Sunday 15th March there will be a visit to hear Monty Don. This one is full and paid up. Those who are coming will receive an email with details of times etc. a little nearer the time.
March 30th 2026
A visit to Felley Priory has been arranged for Monday 30th March. This visit is full but there is a waiting list if you would like to go. Again, those who have booked will be sent an email nearer the time with further details regarding costs and times.
April 30th 2026
A visit has been arranged to RHS Garden Bridgewater on Thursday April 30th 2026. The cost is £17 for card-bearing RHS members and £30.82 for non-members. The visit will include a tour of the Weston Walled Garden by an experienced volunteer. Please note, there is a small number of free mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available to borrow at no extra cost if required. Would you please get in touch via Beacon if you would like to go on this visit and also if you will need a mobility scooter or wheelchair.
June 23rd 2026
There will be a visit to the very popular Floral Media on Tuesday 23rd June. It is almost full so if you would like to go there are just a few places left. This visit will include lunch.
July 15th 2026
We will visit Easton Walled Garden on Wednesday 15th July. The visit takes place in the middle of the sweet pea season which is their speciality so hopefully (weather permitting) will be very fragrant! This excursion is almost full but a waiting list will be set up if needed.
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