Events Calendar
All talks and the AGM take place in the WI Hall in Crookham Village, starting at 7.30pm. The WI Hall is located at the rear of the Crookham Street Social Club - post code GU51 5SJ for satnav users.
Please park on the gravel area by the WI Hall, not on the Social Club’s tarmac area.
These social evenings are very popular, helped along with a glass of wine (or soft drink) & food provided free of charge! The current cost for the evening is £3 for members (no charge for the AGM). Non-members are welcome and are asked to contribute £4.
After the AGM has finished, attendees are able to take advantage of the gathered experts in the room when we traditionally hold an informal Q&A session.
DWCVHS Main Programme
| Thursday 12th September 2024 | The World of Alpines by Jon Evans |
| Friday 27th September 2024 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
Judging of the Squash and Pumpkin Competition followed by a cream tea. Please let the Chairman know if you wish to enter. |
| Thursday 10th October 2024 | Watts Gallery by Jane Turner |
| Thursday 14th November 2024 | The History and Locations of Hampshire that have inspired my novels by Michael Salter |
| Thursday12th December 2024 | Christmas Quiz by Brian Leversha |
| Thursday 9th January 2025 | Japan and its Gardens by Graham Boyer |
| Thursday 13th February 2025 | Poisonous Plants by Christopher Clarke |
| Thursday 13th March 2025 | AGM and Q&A with Helen Baker |
| Thursday 10th April 2025 | TBA |
| Saturday 19th July 2025 | Summer Show |
DWCVHS Garden Visits 2024
Saturday 1 June 2024 or |
Upper and Lower Froyle Open Gardens Weekend Lower Froyle Village Hall, GU34 4LG. Cost £10.00 from 1330 to 1800 hours. Freshments will be served here. Froyle Gardens open their gates once again, enabling visitors to enjoy a wide variety of types of garden, all of which have undergone further development since last year and will be looking splendid. There are two new gardens to explore in Upper Froyle. Froyle (the Village of the Saints) has many old and interesting buildings. The gardens harmonise well with the surrounding landscape and most have spectacular views. The gardens themselves are diverse with rich planting. There are greenhouses, water features, vegetables, roses, clematis and wildflower meadows. There are plants to buy and teas served in the village hall. There is also an exhibition of richly embroidered historic vestments in the Church in Upper Froyle (separate donation). The gardens are well spread out so wear comfortable shoes! |
*Friday 21 June 2024 |
We are delighted to let you know that one of our members, Sarah Adams, has very kindly allowed us to visit her lovely garden from 2.30pm. Address: The Old Rectory, Winchfield, Hook, Hants. RG27 8DB. There will be no charge and refreshments are being kindly supplied. You might like to meet up for a pub lunch prior to the garden visit at the Barley Mow, The Hurst, Winchfield at 1300 hours. If you would like to join us please contact Brian on 01252 615534. |
Wednesday 4 September 2024 |
We have arranged a private visit to the garden of Blounce House, South Warnborough, Hook, Hants, RG29 1RX from 2.30pm. There are two acres surrounding a classic Queen Anne house with mixed planting to give interest from spring to late Autumn. Again, some members will meet up for a pub lunch beforehand at The Poacher Inn, Alton Road, South Warnborough RG29 1RP at 1300 hours. Please contact Brian on 01252 615534 if you would like to join us. Our Chairman, Brian will send the usual reminder email prior to each visit - please let him know if you are planning to attend. |
* Members only visit.
Keith Hine talked about propagation: "Plants for Free" on 10 November 2022
