Garden Visits
Four trips are organised during the year (April to October) with a mixture of half and full day outings.
Gardens local to Bridgnorth members share own car transport contributing to driver expenses.
Gardens at a distance, coach travel will be arranged.
Departing from Bridgnorth, Severn Street, Low Town Car Park usually at 10.00am.
Final and full details of each visit are emailed to u3a members approx 4 weeks before the visit.
Booking is in advance to the Group Leaders, by cheque payable to Bridgnorth u3a Activities A/c
Sometimes numbers are limited and if so a waiting list will be kept against any cancellations.
| Group Leaders: | Susan Powell & Pamela Oakley | |||
| Venues: | Varies - see Programme | |||
| Day/Time: | See Programme and Final Email details | |||
| Cost: | Entrance charges plus travel plus refreshments | |||
| Travel: | Coach or Shared Cars | |||
| Booking: | By cheque in advance payable to Bridgnorth u3a Activities A/c. | |||
| Email: | activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk | |||
| Date | Venue | Detail | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 6th May | Ashwood Nurseries - John's Garden Kinswinford, DY6 0AE (own (shared) shared car transport) |
Traditional plant nursery with arranged access to John's Garden in Spring. Arrive 1.15pm for 1.30pm access to Johns Garden £11.00 payable by cheque in advance to reserve place. (Bridgnorth u3a Activities A/c) Refreshments in Tea Room after tour (at own cost). |
Cut off date for booking 21st April BOOKING CLOSED |
| Tues 10th July | RHS Garden Bridgewater, Manchester M28 2LJ (Coach) |
A modern garden rooted in an historic setting in Salford, Greater Manchester |
see above |
| Thurs 12th Sept | Stockton Bury Gardens, near Leominster HR6 0HB (shared car transport) |
Four acre garden is home to a medieval pigeon house, kitchen garden and water gardens with planted borders. | see above |
| Thurs 7th Nov | Batsford Arboretum, Moreton in the Marsh GL56 9AT (Coach) |
In the Cotswolds and home to some of the world's most beautiful and rare trees, shrubs and bamboos across 56 acres |
see above |
| Wed 11th Dec | Bodenham Arboretum - Xmas Lunch | Seasonal social time together for Garden Group Members | see above |