SRGC Shows and Events 2022

[Maggi Young]

SHOW NEWS FROM DAVID MILLWARD, Convener of Show Secretaries:
 
"Well, rather disappointingly another spring show season has passed in which we have not been able to enjoy the splendour of benches bulging with wonderful rock garden plants, the pleasure of meeting friends and of delicious home baking. I’m sure we all yearn for this to become the norm once again – but not quite yet, I’m afraid. With the cancellation of the Discussion Weekend, once again there will unfortunately not be an autumn show in Scotland this year.
At the time of writing, it is still hoped that the pandemic situation will have improved sufficiently to allow our joint autumn show in Hexham to go ahead on Saturday 2nd October 2021. However, as we have become used to, nothing is certain. So please watch for updated information as the date approaches; this will be made available on the Club’s website and on the Forum. If we are able to go ahead then exhibitors should note that the 2020 schedule and rules will apply, as published. For those members who require a copy then this can be downloaded from the website or obtained from me directly.
I’m ever hopeful that we will be able to return to a near normal programme next year. With that in mind, the provisional dates for the shows next year are given below. In the meantime, I hope you will continue to enjoy your gardens.
Convener, Show Secretaries
David Millward "


PROVISIONAL 2022 SHOW & EVENT DATES- see next post for updated list.

19th February: Early Bulb, Dunblane
19th March: Kendal Joint AGS/SRGC Show
26th March: Stirling (Dunblane) Show
2nd April: Hexham Spring joint AGS/SRGC Show
9th April: Edinburgh & the Lothians Show
16th April: Perth Show
30th April: Highland (Nairn) Show
7th May: Glasgow Show
21st May: Aberdeen Show
20th August: Dunblane Summer Event
8th October: Hexham Autumn joint AGS/SRGC Show
14th - 16th October: Discussion Weekend (Grantown-on-Spey at The Grant Arms)

[Maggi Young]

Updated SRGC Provisional Show Dates for 2022  - (subject to Covid-19 regulations)

Shows crossed out below have been cancelled.

Sat 19th Feb    Early Bulb Display in Dunblane

Saturday 19th March    Kendal  (Joint with AGS; AGS rules apply)
 
Saturday 26th March    Hexham (Joint with AGS; SRGC rules apply)

Saturday 9th April        Edinburgh & the Lothians

Saturday 16th April       Perth

Saturday 7th May        Glasgow

Saturday 14th May       Stirling (in Dunblane)

Saturday 21st May        Aberdeen

Friday 30th Sept to Sunday 2nd Oct    Discussion Weekend Saturday

8th October    Hexham Autumn (Joint with AGS; AGS rules apply)

Please note that there will not be a Highland Show in Nairn in 2022

[Maggi Young]

   
2022 Show Schedules

The show schedules for 2022 have been loaded to the to the Show information page of the website – see here: https://www.srgc.net/add-show-info.asp

We very much hope that these shows can go ahead, though they may still be affected by any changes in Covid restrictions.

[Maggi Young]

DUNBLANE EARLY BULB DAY 2022 -  Saturday 19th February 2022 - this event has been cancelled in view of continuing Covid difficulties - however,  Zoom meetings in lieu of the physical event are planned.
Full details and for actual Zoom link in due course: https://www.srgc.net/add-event-20220219-early-bulb.asp


In view of the pandemic, we have decided that there will be no physical meeting in February. Instead, we shall go ahead with lectures delivered online using Zoom.  The details are as follows (all timings in GMT):

10.30 am -            Virtual Doors open for chat between members.

11.00 am -            ‘Bulbs Later in the Year’ - Sandy LEVEN (Dunblane)

12 noon -               Break for coffee/lunch/chat.

12.30 pm -            ‘The Woodland Garden Throughout the Year’ - Colin CROSBIE (SRGC President)


1.30 pm -               Thanks and final chat.

The clickable Zoom link will be made available on the SRGC website 24 hours beforehand under Shows & Events > Club Events >2022 Early Bulb Day.

ALL WELCOME !  Full details and for actual Zoom link in due course: https://www.srgc.net/add-event-20220219-early-bulb.asp

[Maggi Young]

Saturday 19th March 2022   Kendal Show (Joint with AGS)



Nurseries expected are: Pottertons, Kevock, Edrom, Hartside, Slack Top, Summerdale House, Primrose Bank and Tinnisburn Plants.



Hoping for a great turnout of entries from SRGC Members!

[Maggi Young]

26th March 2022 - Alpine Flower Show in Hexham. Jointly organised by AGS and SRGC:

SRGC rules this year so a Forrest Medal may be awarded.

RHS Joint Rock Committee meets at 11.30am.

For full full Show details click here
 
     

     

[Maggi Young]

I am obliged to Mala Janes for this note of the nurseries expected at the Hexham Show on 26th March 2022 :
Aberconwy Nursery - Colwyn - Wales
Edrom Nursery - Coldingham - Eyemouth
Pottertons Nursery - Market Rasen - Lincolnshire
Halls of Heddon - Heddon on the Wall - Northumberland
Primrose Bank Nursery - Kexby - Yorkshire
Harperley Hall Farm Nursery - Stanley - County Durham
Hartside Nursery - Alston - Northumberland
Ryal Nursery - Ryal - Northumberland

[Maggi Young]

Edinburgh SRGC Show - 9th April 2022



 Nurseries expected are MacPlants, Kevock and Binny Plants, plus the group's stall.

[Maggi Young]

From Perth  SRGC Show Secretary, Alison Hogg:

Scottish Rock Garden Club - Perth Show returns in 2022

After an absence of two years, Scottish Rock Garden Club Shows return in 2022.  Perth Show will be held on Easter Saturday, 16th April at Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth.  Exhibitors and nurseries from all over the country will take over the Bowling Hall in what will be a welcome return for visitors, rock gardeners and exhibitors alike.
 


We hope you will join us to see the wonderful displays of plants exhibited by expert growers and enjoy the chance to catch up with old friends over a cup of tea and some cakes.  Come along and indulge in some long-awaited retail therapy!  This year six specialist nurseries will be offering a huge range of alpine and other plants:

   Aberconwy Nursery       Ardfearn Nursery        Ashbrook Nursery
         
   Binny Plants          Hartside Nursery        Macplants

 (Don't forget that these nurseries may be able to bring an order to the Show for you if there's something particular you're after!)

Plant Sales are available from 11am and the show benches open to the public from 12noon when judging is completed.  The Bowling Hall at Dewars offers a large space and rest assured that our teams will be doing their best to ensure that the events are as safe as we can make them with COVID 19 still present in the community.  It is recommended that all take a lateral flow test before visiting the show and that a face covering is worn whilst moving around the show.

We look forward to welcoming you to Perth for a colourful and memorable Easter Show. 


Medal Contenders 2018


Plants from Hartside Nursery

ALL WELCOME!!

[ian mcdonald]

I know the Nairn Show is cancelled, was a reason given? There are no shows within reasonable travelling distance now.

[Maggi Young]

I know the Nairn Show is cancelled, was a reason given? There are no shows within reasonable travelling distance now.

There can be many reasons for the cancellation on an event - rest assured that such decisions are not taken lightly.  I believe the Convenor of the Show Secetaries Committee has messaged Ian in reply.

[Maggi Young]

Glasgow SRGC Flower Show - 7th May 2022 : The Glasgow show will now be at the new venue of the  Baljaffray Parish Church, Grampian Way, Bearsden, G61 4RN.


All welcome!

[Maggi Young]

More on the Glasgow Show:  The nurseries attending are Ardfearn, Hartside and Kevock, plus the West of Scotland members stall, and plant sales are open from 10am as we have them in a separate hall from the show itself, which is an advantage of the new venue.

[Maggi Young]

Next Scottish Rock Garden Club flower show - 14th May 2022 @ Victoria Hall, Dunblane - all welcome -  great garden plants on display & for sale!! Open 12noon to 3.30. ALL WELCOME

[Maggi Young]

Aberdeen SRGC Show Saturday 21st May 2022 -
Victorian Corridor, Winter Gardens, Duthie Park Aberdeen AB11 7TH
11.30am  to 3.30pm Entry Free, Plants for sale as well as on display.  All Welcome