Mmm.... never a Belgian or a Dutchman here when you want one.... there will likely be three along in a minute!!
So, using Google translate and a little intuition, here's my take on the wording for the notice for the Kalmhout Snowdrop Event for Feburay 2010, as mentioned above....
Arboretum Kalmthout vzw
Heuvel 2
2920 Kalmthout
België
Snowdrops WEEKEND Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2010
The program of the snowdrops weekend is over 2 days:
Saturday
10:00 Reception (coffee, tea)
10:30 lectures in the Bar Room
13.30 snowdrops start selling special lectures for audiences
14.00 snowdrops special sales open for regular visitors
10 to 17 hrs in the historic exhibition Vangeertenhof
Sunday
10 to 17 hrs in the historic exhibition Vangeertenhof
11 to 16 every hour guided tours through the arboretum garden
COORDINATION
The coordination of the Snowdrop weekend is lead by Gerlinde Van der Auwera. She replaces Ellen Lutgen who is havings a one year’s break. Gerlinde works on Tuesday and Thursday at the educational service and can be reached by:
Tel 0032 (0) 3 666 67 41
Fax 0032 (0) 3 666 33 96
collectie@arboretumkalmthout.be
COMMUNICATIONS
After evaluation we found that while the names of Snowdrop Galanthus Gala /Show sound nice in the ear, but for many visitors have little meaning. They are only mildly familiar to most. It is now also opted for the clear Nederlanse Snowdrop weekend.
For the exhibition in the Vangeerten Hall will some notices will still refer to Snowdrop Show.
There are special leaflets printed again.
THE LECTURES
On Saturday morning there are again 3 lectures. Interested parties can register in advance on the day or possibly even buy a ticket on the day, provided that the maximum capacity of the hall is not reached.
This activity continues in the House Conservatory. The Foyer and the Bar Room last summer was completely renovated and all facilities refurbished
The speakers::
Elisabeth Reeves (Botanic Garden of Strasbourg, France)
Valentin Wijnen (collector, België)
Romke van de Kaa (greenjournalist, Nederland)
SALES Snowdrops
The sale of snowdrops will take place in the shed. It is a frost-free construction that can be heated if necessary. There is plenty of room and good lighting. The warehouse is easily accessible from the parking lot and completely closed to the public. There is just not much room to move, we also provide extra table space.
At 13.30 hours the visitors who attended the lectures will be able to enter the sales area, from 14.00 hours may also all other interested in the shed. In that respect there is no change.
Nurseries and enthusiasts have the opportunity to sell (special) snowdrops . They can sell Galanthus and other plants that combine well with them, provided that 70% of the plant offered for sale are snowdrops. There are tables available and there's no state money / commission to be paid.
The market stalls can be arranged from 7.30 pm on Saturday and at the end of the day cleared away.
EXHIBITION
In the historic Vangeerten Hall will again be an exhibition (Snowdrop show) with special snowdrops. There is room for both potted plants and cut flowers. This is made possible by collections of breeders and enthusiasts who we ask to take part. .
Plants and other materials can be brought in during the week of February 22, 2010. Ideally, we plant Friday, February 26th at noon so there is still enough time to make a good arrangement. If desired it is also possible on Saturday morning to deliver material from 7.30 hours, but preferably as soon as possible.
All plants and other borrowed material will be returned to the owners on Sunday, February 28 from 17.00.
There is insurance for all exhibits and plants.
VISITORS
The lunch that was provided last year in the Saturday program (reading, lunch, exhibition, garden, sale) has been discontinued.
The removal of included lunch for the audience to the readings, is helpful in bringing down the registration fee. There is easy access to the cafeteria to order what food you might want.
Visitors to the Show and the Snowdrop arboretum garden just buy a ticket at the counter, they do not need to register.
SPEAKERS, EXHIBITORS & Lender
Speakers, sales booth holders, lenders to the exhibition throughout the weekend get free access to the garden and arboretum in the Vangeerten exhibition Hall.
On Saturday they get free access to the readings in the SerreHouse and a sandwich lunch.
