SAHGA meetings and events
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When - the 2nd Thursday of each month apart from August at 7.30pm. Where - most are held in Shinfield Infant School apart from June and July. How much - the entrance fee is £1 and the first payment of the year gives you membership of SAHGA. What happens – a talk of interest to gardeners and allotment holders lasting approximately an hour followed by refreshments. Refreshments – tea and coffee is included in the entrance fee, Raffle - There is a raffle at each meeting with tickets £1 each. Special meetings January – the AGM is held followed by a short talk and a Cheese and Wine Buffet. June – a visit is organised to a Garden of interest. July – the annual SAHGA BBQ is held at the Millworth Lane Allotments. December - a demonstration of ‘Festive Flower Arranging’. The arrangements are then raffled. Members bring festive nibbles and SAHGA provides wine and soft drinks. Programme 10th September - Dr Rob Thompson, a SAHGA member will tell us about The Summer That Broke the Records - Climate change, weather and what it means for Shinfield Gardens 8th October - Lynn Dupont's talk will centre around Peat Free gardening. 12th November - Ailsa Claybourn’s presentation will be Winter Visitors. 10th December - Dawn Williamson, one of our members, will be giving a practical Flower arranging demonstration. 2027 14th January – AGM with Cheese and Wine. Isabella Clark from Reading University will give a talk about Hedgehogs. 11th February – 11th March – Kate Findlay, a local Textile artist, specialising in flora, fauna and landscapes, will be talking about her work. 8th April – 13th May – 10th June – Visit to 8th July – SAHGA BBQ. BYO meat, fish or veg to grill. Bread, salad, pud and soft drinks provided. No meeting in August. Details for Autumn 2027 meetings coming soon. |