Volunteer sessions are held on Wednesdays and
Fridays. We provide drinks but please bring a packed lunch. If you would like to start volunteering, or
just want to come and see what it is all about, please telephone Judith Hughes
(01248 670673) or Sarah Edgar (01286 674934).
There will be a small charge for most meetings (£2 for members, £3 for non-members - unless mentioned below), but note that students and children are free. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
There will be a small charge for most meetings (£2 for members, £3 for non-members - unless mentioned below), but note that students and children are free. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
EVENTS DIARY
A complete diary of events is available to download here.
N.B. Dates for these events cannot always be
guaranteed. Please check details with
the Friends nearer the date, especially if travelling any distance.
STARWATCH
Starwatch at Treborth. Bring torch and warm clothes – hot drinks provided. Check beforehand on 01248 353398 if cloudy or wet.
Date: Saturday 1st February 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden
Starwatch at Treborth. Bring torch and warm clothes – hot drinks provided. Check beforehand on 01248 353398 if cloudy or wet.
Date: Saturday 1st February 2014
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden
SPRING DINNER AND SOCIAL EVENING
Enjoy an excellent meal at this popular restaurant. See booking sheet enclosed with the
Newsletter for further details Places are limited – bookings to Julian Bridges by 1st March.
Smart casual dress please.
Date: Thursday 13th March 2014
Time: Drinks from 6.30 p.m., meal at 7.30 p.m.
Place: Garddfon Inn, Port Dinorwic
Cost: £20 – see booking form
LEN BEER MEMORIAL LECTURE. ‘CHALLENGING CONSERVATION’ BY TREVOR
DINES
Trevor is the Conservation Manager for Plantlife Cymru. He studied botany at Bangor
University and gained a PhD in plant architecture. Trevor undertakes conservation work on
highly threatened plants such as Sword-leaved Helleborine (woodland), Chamomile
(heathland), Cornflower (arable) and Lesser Butterfly Orchid (grassland).
Date: Thursday 20th March 2014
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Place: Main Arts Lecture Theatre, College Road, Bangor
Cost: Donations welcome at the door.
EARLY SPRING PLANT SALE
Indoor plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, bulbs, ferns, vegetable and salad seedlings. Carnivorous plants. fresh local produce (including a cake stall). Refreshments including tea, coffee and cakes. Contributions welcome as soon as possible, preferably labelled plants.
Date: Saturday 12th April 2014
Time: 10.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m.
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden. No charge
TEXTILE WORKSHOP
In conjunction with the Len Beer Lecture we will be hosting Plantlife’s Patchwork Meadow
Exhibition at Treborth and to celebrate this we will be holding a textile workshop with the
opportunity to learn basic skills such as knitting and embroidery, or to try something new, eg
spindle spinning or needle felting. There will be two sessions, morning and afternoon.
Booking essential – more details on the form which can be picked up at the Garden or
contact Angela Thompson (tel 01248 712564 or email act.celyn@gmail.com)
Date: Saturday 19th April 2014
Time: 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden
Cost: £10 per session
SPRING PLANT SALE
Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and house plants for sale.
Date: Saturday 17th May 2014
Time: 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden
Cost: No charge for entry.
DUNHAM MASSEY AND QUARRY BANK MILL
Visit Dunham Massey Hall and Park (National Trust), and a combination of industry and
gardening at Quarry Bank Mill (also National Trust).
Date: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Time: 9.00 a.m
Place: Treborth Botanic Garden.
Cost: Please see booking sheet.
FUTURE EVENTS
COACH TRIP TO IRELAND - 8th to 10th July 2014
We have arranged, jointly with the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust, a three day coach trip to
gardens in Ireland. We will be staying in Bray, and visiting the National Botanic Gardens of
Ireland at Glasnevin, and Powerscourt Gardens, as well as three small private gardens –
the Dillion Garden, Hunting Brook and Tinode. Cost will be £255 with a £36 single room
supplement. For more details please contact Ann Illsley (tel. 01248 364028 or email
pencefn@rhiwlas.org.uk), or pick up a booking form at Treborth.
