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

"Daffodils - from start to finish" with Ian Tyler.

Ian has been Chair of the Daffodil Society since 2021 and has written books on the subject.

"Small summer flowering clematis" with Richard Hodson.

Richard is based in Hesketh Bank and is amongst the top clematis growers in the country

"The (apple) trees and the bees" with James Ellson

James is a writer and ex policeman of 15 years. He is a passionate grower of fruit trees and lover of bees.

To be announced

Saturday 10th May, Fazakerley Street, Chorley Town Centre.

Plant donations and volunteers to help on the day will be most welcome.

"Bonsai" with Andy Gaskill.

Andy is a grower of bonsai, based in Fulwood, and will be opening his garden for the NGS for the first time this year.

"Growing for Show" with Chris Nightingale.

Chris is a young and talented grower who has won many prizes for his exhibits including a number at our own show.

"My journey to Tatton Park" with Nathan Webster.

Nathan was the Tatton Park Young Designer of the Year 2023 and is a young and talented gold medal winning garden designer.

Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July.

Full details on checkoutchorley.com

"Community gardening at RHS Bridgewater" with Ozichi Brewster.

Ozichi is the Community Garden Leader at RHS Bridgewater

To be held at the Village Hall, School Lane, Euxton on Saturday, 6th September

"My gardening year" with Carl Brabin.

Carl is renown as being an engaging and entertaining speaker

A talk by Stephen Lowe - topic TBA

"A Year in Flowers" with John Smiles.

John is a gardener and farmer with extensive knowledge. He is a judge for the National Vegetable Society

Christmas get together with entertainment and refreshments