SRGC Show and Event Dates 2019

[Maggi Young]

New  SRGC Show Dates 2019 - and  note re  Dunblane Early Bulb Day


16th February  Early Bulb Display, Dunblane
16th March Kendal show  (Joint AGS/SRGC)
23rd March Stirling show  (in Dunblane)
30th March Northumberland (Hexham) show  (Joint  AGS/SRGC)
6th 13th April Edinburgh and the Lothians show
16th April – Plant Photography Workshop at Glenarn Garden, Helensburgh, by Liz Cole.
20th April Perth show
27th April Highland Show - local show, not  national  (in Nairn)
4th May Glasgow show (in  Milngavie)
18th May Aberdeen show
22nd  and 23rd  June   David Boyd  Event, Lockerbie
August  Summer Event in Dunblane  (TBC)
September Late Bulb Day, Glasgow (TBC)
5th October Hexham - Autumn show  (Joint AGS/SRGC)
11th - 13th October  SRGC Discussion Weekend  in  Grantown on Spey

Early Bulb Display
The Early Bulb Display will again take place in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane, opposite the Railway Station. 16th February 2019. Members are encouraged to bring plants or bulbs for the display and for the plant sale. For those who have not been to this event before, there is always a good display of  snowdrops, crocus, iris, cyclamen and other bulbous plants. It is stressed that this is not  competitive show but an opportunity to share  the plants you love with other  members.
We have two excellent speakers lined up for the event. Ian Young will speak about sixteen years  of the  Bulb Log and Ian Christie  will present on ‘Spring Delights’.


 16th April – Plant  Photography Workshop at Glenarn Garden, Helensburgh, by Liz Cole.
For those with an interest in in plant and garden photography, Liz Cole will be running an introductory workshop on the 16th April at Glenarn Garden, Helensburgh(thanks to  the owners  Michael and Sue Thornley). Liz is a photographer specialising in flowers, plants and gardens and her work has  been used in  magazines, books, newspapers and for plant labels and calendars. The workshop should last all day but timings are to be confirmed. Costs per participant will depend on numbers but it anticipated that it will be no more than £20 each.  To assist with planning, those who are interests should email Liz so she can gauge the level of interest. Liz’ website is at www.lizcole.co.uk   for anyone wanting to see some of her work.
Liz Cole ( liz_ukorchid@hotmail.com  )


22nd  and 23rd  June   David Boyd  Event, Lockerbie
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Individual downloads of schedules for each Show  can be  found here :
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=16851.0

[Maggi Young]

Show Secretary change :

Glasgow and West of Scotland Group Convenor and Show Secretary John Lee has  "retired"  after many years in post - the new  Convenor is Alison Ward  and the Glasgow Show Secretary will be Richard Green. Many thanks are due to John  for all his years of service to the Club - and all  best wishes to  Alison and Richard in their new posts.

Glasgow SRGC  Show Secretary : Richard Green 

Richard Green
Cedar Cottage
Balfron Station
nr Glasgow
G63 0SQ
Tel No:   01360440701

 e-mail:   rkpgreen@aol.com

[Maggi Young]

Update on  2019 dates :
Scottish Rock Garden Club Shows and Events 2019

16th February Early Bulb Display, Dunblane* – with Talks 
16th March Kendal Show  (Joint AGS/SRGC)
23rd March Stirling Show #  (in Dunblane)
30th March Northumberland (Hexham - Spring) Show*  (Joint  AGS/SRGC)
13th April Edinburgh and the Lothians Show*
16th April – Plant Photography Workshop at Glenarn Garden, Helensburgh, by Liz Cole.
20th April Perth Show
4th May Glasgow Show* (in  Milngavie)
18th May Aberdeen Show
31st May - 2nd June SRGC display* at  Gardening Scotland Show
22nd and 23rd June   David Boyd  Event, Lockerbie
17th August - Summer Event in Dunblane 
21st September -  Late Bulb Day, Glasgow
5th October  Hexham- Autumn Show  (Joint AGS/SRGC)
 11th to 13th October  SRGC Discussion Weekend  in  Grantown on Spey
9th November AGM and Autumn Event #, Burnside Hall, Scone

* denotes Joint Rock Garden Committee Meeting  # denotes Photographic/art competition

[Maggi Young]

Please note  change of date for Edinburgh Show to 13th April, from the provisional date  and the  lack of the Highland, Nairn, Show  which has not been able to find a venue for 2019.
 
The new Show  Secretary for  the Perth Show  is  Alison Hogg. 

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Full SRGC Show and Events Schedules  can be downloaded  via THIS LINK. 

Individual downloads of schedules for each Show  can be  found here :
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=16851.0

First event :
 Saturday 16th February!!
 Early Bulb Day  at Victoria Hall, Dunblane

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GARDENING SCOTLAND 2019
Show Dates: Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June

The Club will have a stand and display at Gardening Scotland 2019, at the Ingliston Showground in Edinburgh. We plan to have a similar educational exhibit to that in 2018, with a display of plants and troughs, although other ideas are welcome.
As usual we need Club members to help.

Daily Set-up: Monday 27th to Thursday 30th May

First, Set-up. We would appreciate help with assembling the stand and setting out the plants, from Monday 27th till Thursday 30th May. Setting up involves building the stand, carrying plants and materials, arranging the plants, writing labels, as well as setting out the seeds and information tables. It is essential that the stand is tidied up by removing dead leaves and flowers and other tasks so as to bring it up to the highest standard.

Second, Show Days. We need volunteers to man the stand on the three show days (Friday to Sunday). This involves engaging with the public, handing out leaflets, talking about the Club, local groups and the benefits of membership. There will be questions about the plants, usually growing conditions or where they can be bought. All the seed packets are labelled. You don't need to know everything because other members are there to help you.
There is a prearranged rota and volunteers choose their own time slots. We would welcome some new members helping this year. It is good fun and an excellent opportunity to meet fellow Club members at Scotland's top flower show.
 
If you would like to help please contact Richard or Stan:
Stan da Prato standaprato@talktalk.net will be in charge of the stand
Richard Green treasurer@srgc.net is organising the rota
Sandy Leven will be joint stand manager sandy.leven@btinternet.com

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[Maggi Young]

Dunblane  Summer  Meeting - Flowers  of the  hills and  mountains  - 17th August 2019

Talks at 11am amd  2.30pm  by  Christoph Ruby  of the  Hof  Botanic Garden on Germany

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Christophe Ruby  - photo by  Sandra  Langer

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[Maggi Young]

 Not  long  now  until the  Summer Event - Flowers of the  hills  and  mountains - which will take  place  in the  Victoria Hall, Dunblane on 17th August 2019   Two talks  by  Cristoph Ruby of the  Hof Botanic Garden in Germany, plant displays and super  sales from  our supporting  nurseries - All Welcome!!

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[Maggi Young]

What's On at Inverewe❓ The  next  SRGC David  Boyd  event!!

The Inverewe Rock garden project

Planting has always focused on the NZ flora and we have a large selection of such suitable plants ready to be planted into the new landscape that will be created.

In addition to the construction work on the rock garden we have arranged two talks:

Inverewe Garden Café
7pm Friday 6th Sep - Rock Gardening in Troughs and Containers – Ian Young
7pm Saturday 7th Sep - Crevice Gardens - Paul Spriggs

👨‍🌾 Subject to the weather a demonstration of landscaping in troughs and containers will take place near the rock garden at 2pm on Friday 6th and again on Saturday 7th September.

Find out more: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/events/inverewe-scottish-rock-garden-festival



Inverewe is working with the Scottish Rock Garden Club to offer a joint programme of talks and workshops looking at many aspects of rock gardening with leading experts Ian Young, Julia Corden and Matt Topsfield.

Wednesday 4–Monday 9 September

*This event is included in the garden admission price (free for members).

Not only talks but the chance to see  Canadian, Paul Spriggs and  Czech, Zdenek Zvolanek - two modern crevice garden experts @NTSInvereweGardens this September!!

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[Maggi Young]

Late  Bulb Display  Glasgow  21st  September 2019 - all welcome  -no entry  fee, only  donation suggested.

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[Maggi Young]

Hexham Autumn Show  5th October  - AGS/SRGC Show - SRGC rules this  year.

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Nurseries attending :
Harperley Hall
Hartside
Edrom
Aberconwy
Buried Treasure
Miniature bulbs
Jacques Amand International
Pottertons
Halls of Heddon
Ryal

[Maggi Young]

SRGC Annual General Meeting  9th November 2019

AUTUMN FESTIVAL AND SRGC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2019
 
Location: Burnside Hall (Old Scone Church Hall), Burnside, Scone, PH2 6LP.
Note that this is NOT the hall we have used for the last two years, but the one that we used before that. Directions: take the A94 Perth/Coupar Angus road from Perth. The hall is near the David Douglas Memorial, which is well signposted. As you approach Scone take the first left turn into Cross Street, and then an immediate sharp left into Burnside, which takes you to the hall. There is ample parking. The number 7 bus runs from Perth to Scone. 
 
Schedule

When you arrive – tea, coffee, and lots of wonderful cakes

11.00 Three short talks about how the club supports its charitable aims
Jens Nielsen will show highlights of his expedition to China, partly  funded by the Rock Garden Club, following in the tracks of Reginald Farrer. 

Scott Cook will tell us how a grant from the Diana Aitchison fund has helped him complete a work placement at Gothenburg Botanic Gardens, Sweden. Plus show us around the garden.

Reports on the David Boyd event held in June at Lockerbie and the Inverewe Event held in September.

12.00  Coffee, tea and a glass of wine will be provided; bring the rest of your own lunch (apart from the cake).
 
13.00  Our Annual General Meeting. Reports of activities, presentation of awards, electing Council members.
 
14.00  The Clark Memorial Lecture, "Utrecht Alpine Garden’ by Gerard van Buiten. Gerard will give a talk on the general history and overview of the Rock Garden and Peat Beds, at the world-famous Utrecht Botanic Garden, Netherlands.

15.00  More food, tea and coffee, and time to socialise before departing for home.
 
There will also be: 
• the second photographic/art competition of the year 
• a non-competitive display of plants 
• a members' 50/50 plant sale
 
 
 
AGM AGENDA
1.  Apologies for absence
2.  Minutes of the AGM held at Balformo Road Hall, Scone on 10th November 2018
3.  Matters arising
4.  President’s review
5.  Presentation of honours and awards
6.  Proposed change to the Club constitution
7.  Accounts: presentation and adoption of the accounts for the year ending 30th June 2019; appointment of examiner of accounts 
8.  Elections and appointments: office-bearers; ordinary members to serve on council; approval of other office bearers; approval of members of the Joint Rock Garden Plant Committee
9.  Date and place of the annual general meeting in 2020
10.  Any other competent business
 
NOMINATIONS TO COUNCIL
Nominations are invited for membership of council.
•  They must be received by the Secretary at least 30 days before the Annual General Meeting, which is on 9th November 2019.
•  They must be in writing from the proposer – on paper or by email.
•  Each nomination must state the names of one or more seconders.
•  Each nomination must state that the candidate has agreed to stand for election.
 
The Secretary, Treasurer, Subscription Secretary, Web Manager, Publicity Manager and Editor retire annually, but are eligible for re-election. Nominations are required as described above.
 
Ordinary members of council serve for three years; four are elected each year. There are also vacancies remaining from previous years, so one additional member may be elected for two years, and one for one year.
 
The Secretary is Carolyn McNab, 01557 814141, Barmagachan House, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4SW secretary@srgc.net.

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Gerard van Buiten  manager of the  Utrecht  Garden. pic by  Carien van Boxtel ex  FB.