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Events

On the second Monday of each month, we have an event night with guest speakers, a seed swap, refreshments and raffle. We meet at Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre in Bishops Cleeve.

Doors open at 18:45 for a 19:00 start. Free for members, £4 for non-members.

 

In addition to having our event nights, we plan to have various other events throughout the year. Please see below for more information.

Upcoming events

  • Pests and Disease Control Without Chemicals by Roger Umpleby October 2024
    Pests and Disease Control Without Chemicals by Roger Umpleby October 2024
    Mon, 14 Oct
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    14 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Roger Umpleby is a professional entomologist and horticulturalist with many years of consulting and research with government and industry. He will guide us on different pests of the garden and how to overcome them without chemicals.
  • Alpines Around The Garden by Pam Turner November 2024
    Alpines Around The Garden by Pam Turner November 2024
    Mon, 11 Nov
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    11 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Pam will dispel some of the myths about alpines, give hints on their cultivation and show ways they can be used around the garden. She will also run through the year showing plants which can be attractive in every season.
  • Christmas Quiz hosted by guest David Cropp December 2024
    Christmas Quiz hosted by guest David Cropp December 2024
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    09 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    David Cropp joins us for a festive Christmas gardening quiz, and general festive celebrations.
  • Winter Scent in the Garden by guest speaker Gail Plant January 2025
    Winter Scent in the Garden by guest speaker Gail Plant January 2025
    Mon, 13 Jan
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    13 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Gail Plant will present a variety of beautifully fragranced flowers and plants collected from her garden that day for us to smell and enjoy. This will be an interactive talk. Gail has been lecturing for 15 years and enjoys bringing back memories through smells and enhancing our garden knowledge.
  • Plants of the Season by guest speaker Paul Green, March 2025
    Plants of the Season by guest speaker Paul Green, March 2025
    Mon, 10 Mar
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    10 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Paul, an experienced nurseryman from Green Leaves Nursery will show us a mix of rare and common, old and new plants and give tips and tricks to get great performance from your plants. Paul will also bring some plants along for sale.
  • The Honey Bee and Beekeeping by guest speaker Brian Miller-Hall, April 2025
    The Honey Bee and Beekeeping by guest speaker Brian Miller-Hall, April 2025
    Mon, 14 Apr
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    14 Apr 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Brian will give a high level insight into the fascinating life of honey bees and the role of the beekeeper. Brian has been keeping bees for 16 years and currently manages 12 hives. Brian’s honey will be available to purchase on the night so please bring cash!
  • Understanding Your Garden Soil by Sally Oates September 2024
    Understanding Your Garden Soil by Sally Oates September 2024
    Mon, 09 Sept
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    09 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Knowing what kind of soil you have in your garden helps you plan what plants to grow, how much water and nutrients to apply.
  • Japanese Acers by Jonathan Billinger of Leaf Creative August 2024
    Japanese Acers by Jonathan Billinger of Leaf Creative August 2024
    Mon, 12 Aug
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    12 Aug 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Jonathan Billinger is a horticulturalist and photographer, he works as a Plantarium manager at Leaf Creative in Huntley, Gloucestershire.
  • A Willow Weaving Demonstration by Vicky from Dovecote Willow July 2024
    A Willow Weaving Demonstration by Vicky from Dovecote Willow July 2024
    Mon, 08 Jul
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    08 Jul 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    The wonderful Vicky of Dovecote Willow will be giving a private demonstration for our club, weaving a willow peony support, other items by Vicky will be available for sale on the night.
  • RHS Rosemoor
    RHS Rosemoor
    Sat, 22 Jun
    Torrington
    22 Jun 2024, 08:00 – 19:00
    Torrington, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington EX38 8PH, UK
    Join Bishops Cleeve Gardeners Club for their annual RHS garden visit with entry tickets and return coach journey all included in the price
  • The Scented Garden by Gail Plant June 2024
    The Scented Garden by Gail Plant June 2024
    Mon, 10 Jun
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    10 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Gail is a plants woman and metal artist. She lectures on scented plants with a touch of science and history thrown in. She also designs and supplies scented gardens.
  • A Hanging Basket Demonstration by Mark of Gotherington Nurseries May 2024
    A Hanging Basket Demonstration by Mark of Gotherington Nurseries May 2024
    Mon, 13 May
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    13 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Mark will be demonstrating the best way to create a beautiful hanging basket that will last all season. There will also be plants for sale on the night.
  • Defensive Gardening at a time of Climate Change by David Cropp April 2024
    Defensive Gardening at a time of Climate Change by David Cropp April 2024
    Mon, 08 Apr
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    08 Apr 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    David will guide us through adaptations we can make to our gardens to work with the climate, not against it.
  • Plants for Awkward corners by Julie Ritchie of Hoo House Nursery March 2024
    Plants for Awkward corners by Julie Ritchie of Hoo House Nursery March 2024
    Mon, 11 Mar
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    11 Mar 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Julie will bring us some planting ideas for tricky spots in the garden, from pond side to dry shade.
  • House and Garden plants by Philip Aubury February 2024
    House and Garden plants by Philip Aubury February 2024
    Mon, 12 Feb
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    12 Feb 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Philip will showcase some wonderful varieties of houseplant and explain their general care and also pest control.
  • Gardening for Wildlife by Dede Liss January 2024
    Gardening for Wildlife by Dede Liss January 2024
    Mon, 15 Jan
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    15 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Some great ideas to make changes in your garden to be home for a variety of wildlife.
  • Christmas Event Night
    Christmas Event Night
    Mon, 11 Dec
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    11 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    Join us for seasonal festivities, Christmas gifts and a glass of mulled wine or two
  • National Garden Scheme by Vanessa Berridge
    National Garden Scheme by Vanessa Berridge
    Mon, 13 Nov
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre
    13 Nov 2023, 19:00 – 20:30
    Cleeve School and Sixth Form Centre, Two Hedges Rd, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8AE, UK
    A short history of the National Garden Scheme
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