SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2009 at 11.00am
Visit to Colby Woodland Garden with Lunch
see Events Page for further details.

TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2009 at 7.30pm
‘Lilies, Lama and Leeches – Plant Hunting in Nepal ~ Chris Chadwell
Chris has led 23 plant hunting expeditions in the Himalayas and is a recognised expert on the area.

TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER 2009 at 7.30pm
Christmas Social with Buffet Supper.
Arrangements nearer the time but will follow a similar format to last year's very pleasant evening. Please see the note on Autumn Colour for your photographs further down the page.
 
TUESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2010 at 7.30pm
‘An Interest in Dayliles’ ~ Sylvia Brown
Sylvia  runs Isfryn Dayliles, with her daughter Helen, who sell a range of more than 2000 daylilies. They have now started their own hybridizing programme. This is the re-arranged talk from September.
 
TUESDAY 2 MARCH  2010 (AGM at 7pm prompt)
‘Plant Hunting in Tasmania’ ~ Laura Davies
Laura, who is currently part of the team at the National Botanic Gardens, tells of her experiences.
 
TUESDAY 6 APRIL 2010  at 7.30pm
‘A Year with Fuchsias’ ~ Mr Gareth Davies
Mr Davies is a Judge and Radio & TV contributor

TUESDAY 5 MAY 2010 at 7.30pm
‘Bringing the Garden to Life’ ~ Mr Richard Fishbourne
Mr Fishbourne, a Wildlife Gardener and Naturalist is Director of Wiggly Wigglers

VISITS
We are proposing instead to visit Colby woodland garden on Sunday 18th or 25th October 2009 using members transport. The garden has some fair autumn colour and we can arrange a light lunch for the group at the Bothy tea room; costing around £10. 

PLANT SALES
Madeleine Sadler is organising our plant table. Plants are sold at every meeting in aid of our funds, so please support Madeleine by bringing along your spare plants and seeds correctly labelled please. Books and other surplus gardening sundries can also be sold.

PLANT FAIR REPORT
Another successful Plant Fair was held in 2009, although takings were about 10% down, mainly due to less stalls The next plant fair will be on  25th April 2010 from10am to 4pm. Please start growing plants for the Tombola early; growing new plants from your spare perennial divisions in autumn!!.

MEMBERS  PHOTOS
A change of format this year. Can you please bring along up to 5 photographs illustrating ‘Autumn Colour’ to the October or November meeting and we will make them into a presentation for the Christmas Social.  Pictures may be taken anywhere, but should not be more than two years old.

COMMITTEE CHANGES
Following this year’s AGM the only change is the departure of Brian Henn, after long service as treasurer and committee member. Thank you Brian.

MEETING ROTA
The meeting rota was reasonably successful last year but we need more of our members to take on several of the tasks essential for meetings to run smoothly. We would like members to:-

1.    Volunteer as greeters who will chat to visiting or new members, joining us for the first time.
2.    To sell raffle tickets, we will still provide the prizes.
3.    To help sell the plants on the plant stall, we will still provide plants.
4.    Help make coffee and tea, guidance and provisions will be provided.
5.    Offer accommodation. Once or twice a year the committee need to accommodate visiting speakers. If you can help this would spread the load. Please speak to our Programme Secretary, Liz Thomas if you can help.

At each meeting the rota is placed on the table next to the signing in book Please do not ignore it, but fill in your names where you can help.  Many thanks

BAD WEATHER
In the event of very bad weather please check the website or telephone 01559370538 between 5-6pm on the evening of a talk to check whether the talk is still on. 

HPS SUBSCRIPTIONS
These will rise to £17 for an individual and £19 for a couple from 1st January 2010

YOUR COMMITTEE
Chairman ~ Sue Papworth
Honorary Secretary & Newsletter Editor ~ John Lewis
Honorary Treasurer ~ Frank Dalton
Programme & Events ~ Liz Thomas
Publicity ~ Linda Soper      
Plant Sales ~ Madeleine & Ivor Sadler
Plant Fair ~ Richard Cain
Web Manager ~ Richard Cain