Meetings & Events Programme 2025
Meetings held at St Mary's Church Hall, Euxton on 3rd Tuesday each month begining at 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome
January 21st
AGM and hotpot
February 18th
"Daffodils - from start to finish" with Ian Tyler.
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Ian has been Chair of the Daffodil Society since 2021 and has written books on the subject.
March 18th
"Small summer flowering clematis" with Richard Hodson.
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Richard is based in Hesketh Bank and is amongst the top clematis growers in the country
April 15th
"The (apple) trees and the bees" with James Ellson
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James is a writer and ex policeman of 15 years. He is a passionate grower of fruit trees and lover of bees.
Spring & Summer Visits
To be announced
May Plant Sale
Saturday 10th May, Fazakerley Street, Chorley Town Centre.
Plant donations and volunteers to help on the day will be most welcome.
May 20th
"Bonsai" with Andy Gaskill.
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Andy is a grower of bonsai, based in Fulwood, and will be opening his garden for the NGS for the first time this year.
June 17th
"Growing for Show" with Chris Nightingale.
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Chris is a young and talented grower who has won many prizes for his exhibits including a number at our own show.
July 15h
"My journey to Tatton Park" with Nathan Webster.
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Nathan was the Tatton Park Young Designer of the Year 2023 and is a young and talented gold medal winning garden designer.
Chorley Flower Show
Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July.
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Full details on checkoutchorley.com
August 19th
"Community gardening at RHS Bridgewater" with Ozichi Brewster.
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Ozichi is the Community Garden Leader at RHS Bridgewater
September Flower Show
To be held at the Village Hall, School Lane, Euxton on Saturday, 6th September
September 16th
"My gardening year" with Carl Brabin.
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Carl is renown as being an engaging and entertaining speaker
October 21st
A talk by Stephen Lowe - topic TBA
November 18th
"A Year in Flowers" with John Smiles.
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John is a gardener and farmer with extensive knowledge. He is a judge for the National Vegetable Society
December 16th
Christmas get together with entertainment and refreshments