NCCPG: The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens Ron Sidwell Lecture on October 12 was given by Jane Sterndale-Bennett, former chairman of the Hardy Plant Society. Bulb Day is on March 9. The day will encompass two lectures and a visit to Spetchley Park for a conducted tour of their famous daffodils. For information contact Hugh Blundstone on 01386 830909. On November 9 in the Frank Parkinson Centre at Pershore College a lecture will be given by Bob Brown, plantsman, TV personality and raconteur, on plant collecting in Argentina.

Visitors are always welcome at the monthly meetings in the Frank Parkinson Centre at 7.30pm for coffee.