Monday morning talks with the Perennials

Come and join the Perennials! The Perennials are a small group of friendly over 50s who meet at the Gardens for a talk and lunch. The venue is the Patrick Room in the Study Centre, a pleasant airy room overlooking the Gardens. Meetings are held on Mondays, 5 per term and start at 10.45am for coffee, biscuits and time for a chat. Everyone is welcoming! There is then a speaker, and talks may be gardening or gardens related, or on a general topic.

Lunch may be taken at the Pavilion Tearoom or a local restaurant. Afterwards there is plenty of opportunity to stroll around the Gardens. Visits are occasionally arranged to other Gardens.

New people are always welcome. There is no need for commitment - just turn up. The price is £14.00 which includes coffee and biscuits, the talk, a two-course meal and drink, and admission to the Gardens. You may also pay £5.00 without lunch.

Autumn Dates

20th September- "The restoration of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens" - Jean Draycott.   Lunch at the Apollo Hotel.

18th October- "How the Venetians manage...an illustrated account of how Venetians mnage without a single main road and with a novel bin lorry" - A return visit from Jack Reedy. Lunch at the Plough and Harrow Hotel.

15th November - "E H Wilson - the Botanical Gardens' plant hunter" - a talk from our Plant Collections Manager Simon Gulliver who will explain more about the recent blue plaque erected at the Gardens.   Lunch at the Pavilion tearoom.

13th December - "To see the beginning of time" - a welcome return from Andrew Lound who mesmerised us last year on board the Titianic. Christmas lunch at the Apollo Hotel.

If you would like more information please contact the Perennials co-ordinator Tina van Zeller by phone or email.