Abbots Langley Gardening Society
ALFA Event. Willow weaving with cheese and
wine.
June 2014
Despite the England football match
and the Gilbert and Sullivan evening we still had a good turn out for the
Cheese and Wine evening with willow weaving with Sandra Barker in Dr Tomson’s wonderful garden.
The weather was good to us and as we wandered around the garden enjoying the
colours, delightful floral fragrances added to the enjoyment. It is such a
pleasure to enjoy such a peaceful place that is in the centre of our lovely
village. There was a generous selection of delicious cheeses to choose from,
and to graze on, as we meandered through the grounds. The willow weaving was
a great success. It had been requested by several members as we had enjoyed
it the last time when we made pot hangers to grow plants from. Was that really
4 years ago? This time we made obelisks to grow plants up. The variety
of patterns that were woven up each of the creations was interesting to see
and all who participated had a delightful item to take home to use
in their garden.
Our other event this month was the
stall at the Carnival. Thank you again to all who generously gave us plants to
sell and we gained a few new members.
We have the Summer Breakfast BBQ for
our members on Saturday July 5th 9-10am at the Depot.
An Invitation. The Autumn Show is on
September 13th at the Abbots Langley Community Centre. You can either just
visit for refreshments or supplies or better still, become a member and enter
something. The Show Schedule is available either on line on our web site or
from Jane our secretary and I am mentioning it here so that you have plenty of
time to think about your entries. There are classes for flowers:-
chrysanthemums, dahlias, roses, fuchsias etc. pot plants:- cacti, flowering pot
plants etc. vegetables:-runner beans, tomatoes, potatoes etc. wine, bread, and
photography plus so many more. I am sure you must have something you can enter.
There are classes for children in various age groups so that members children and
grandchildren can take part too.
Our first meeting back after the summer
break, September 18th, is by John Marshal on growing and showing
chrysanthemums. Darn, a bit late for this years show then.
Our socials evenings are held at the
Manor House Sports & Social Centre on the third thursday of the month and
you can, as always, try before you buy at only £2 entrance fee, though for only
another £3 you can enjoy our social evenings for free for the whole year. Doors
open at 7.30pm so you even have time to buy a drink from the bar before the
meeting starts. More details on our web site at
http://www.algs.org.uk/ or phone our
secretary Jane, on 01923 447281.
Have a great summer.
Pam Cotton