MARCH 2010

3  Wednesday
Pruning, Pruning, Pruning at Waterperry Gardens, Waterperry,
near Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ. A one-day course on pruning shrubs and roses, using talks and demonstrations. From 10.30am to 3.30pm. Admission £33.
•Information: Call 01844 339254 to book.

13 Saturday
The Wild Gladiolus in Britain – Past, Present and Future at Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7RY. One-day conference. From 9.30am. Admission £5.
•Information: Email NatalieR@hwt.org.uk

14 Sunday
Mothers’ Day wildlife walk and cream tea at Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset. Enjoy a wildlife walk with a National Trust warden, exploring the island’s wildlife and stunning views plus tea in the Villano Café. From 2pm to 4.30pm. Non-members £7, members £6 including walk.
•Information: Booking is essential, call 01202 707744.  
Gardens Open at Dudmaston Estate, Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QN. Treat special mums to a lovely day out in the beautiful spring gardens. Open from noon to 6pm. Admission £5.80 adults and £2.90 children.
•Information: Call 01746 780866.
Mum’s the word at Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, Northern Ireland BT22 2AD. Enjoy a stroll in the beautiful gardens plus lunch. From 12.30pm to 2pm. Admission £30 adults, £10 children, booking essential.
•Information: Call 02842 787806.
Holker Gardens re-open for its 60th season. Holker Hall and Gardens, Holker Estate, Cark-in-Cartmel, Near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL. Open from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Admission £10 adults, £5 children.
•Information: Call 01539 558378 or visit www.holker.co.uk

15 Monday
William Tyler presents Dig for Victory at St David’s Church Hall, 400 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Essex. It was all hands to the spade and fork as Britain faced a war on The Home Front in 1940 to provide as much of its own food as possible. From 8.15pm. Admission £2.
•Information: Call Carole Shorney on 01702 201914 or email caroleshorney@hotmail.com

17 Wednesday
History of the Cottage Garden at Springfields Garden Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6EU. Discover the history of plants, their country names, sayings and old wives’ tales. From 1pm. Entry free.
•Information: Call 01775 764800 or email fenscape@bydesign-group.co.uk

19 Friday
RSPB – Birds of the Nene Washes, an illustrated talk by Charlie Kitchin at St Peter’s Church, High Street, March, Cambs PE15 9JR. From 7.30pm. Admission £1.50.
•Information: Call Rachael Cheverton on 01354 653277.

20 Saturday to Monday April 5
Ideal Home Show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5 9TA. Open from 10am to 6pm every day (open until 9pm on Thursdays). Tickets from £10.
•Information: Call 0844 415 4144 or visit www.idealhomeshow.co.uk.

20 and 21 Saturday and Sunday
RHS London Orchid Show and Botanical Art Show at RHS Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street and Vincent Square, London SW1. Hundreds of orchids on sale plus expert advice on orchid care. Open 10am to 5pm both days. Admission  £5 (£3 RHS members).
•Information: Call 0845 612 1253 or visit www.rhs.org.uk

21 Sunday
A guided tour of The Copped Hall, 112 Torriano Avenue, London NW5 2SD, a Gergian mansion and gardens under restoration. Begins at 10.15am and lasts two and a half hours. Admission £7.
•Information: Call 01992 571657.

27 Saturday
The Long Eaton and District Horticultural Society’s Spring Show at the United Reformed Church, The Green, Long Eaton. Open from 10am to 3.45pm. Entry free.
•Information: Call 0115 9735318.

27 and 28 Saturday and Sunday
Fine food market at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY. Celebration of local produce including Burghley venison and new Burghley Champagne. All against the magnificent backdrop of Burghley House. Open from 10am to 4pm. Entry free.
•Information: Call 01780 752451.

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