Snowdrop Events 2010

[Alan_b]

I went to an open garden last Sunday where they had Amy Jade on sale for £10.  I t didn't look that special to me but I vaguely recall someone was looking for it.

[Alan_b]

Much of the Galanthus Gala was being taped for a radio show (featuring Mark Smyth as the star performer).  Does anyone remember when it will be broadcast, or have I missed it?

[Toft Tops]

I seem to remember that it's tomorrow, 7 March, at 14:45, i.e. in the 15 minute slot after the main programme has finished.

[Toft Tops]

Now realise that this answer wasn't helpful!  I think it will be broadcast on Radio 4 after Gardener's Question Time (Sunday repeat 14:00 - 14:45 ) at 14:45.

[mark smyth]

what a coincidence I have just come to the computer to post info. You're correct about the time.

I wasnt going to post all of this but thought why not

"Hi Mark

It was great to meet you last week and I'm sending you a wee note to say thank you so much for your time at the Galanthus Gala - it was a real eye-opener for me and I'm afraid to say that I'm hooked, so you might have another 'young-ish' person joining the Scottish forum. Give me a couple of years or so to collect a few bulbs !! Mrs McNamara made the journey back in-tact I'm pleased to say, considering the battering she had with all the tube and train connections !

I've been at it cutting the programme to shape, and I have used some of the conversation you had with Kerry tten Kate, you were a star ! - you are so natural and unfazed and the executive producer of the programme loved your contribution, so many thanks.
 
The programme will go out on Radio 4 on the 7th of March at 2.45pm - it is only a short programme - but I hope you will enjoy listening to it. It's called 'Snowdrop Mania'. It captures the passion of the galanthophile and also has some history in it."

[Toft Tops]

Enjoyed re-living the Gala today listening to the programme on Radio 4.  I thought it came over well with a 'sympathetic balance' and with Joe, Mark, John, Wol and Rob all sounding relaxed.  Wonder if it will be available as a podcast?  Hope some others managed to catch it.

[mark smyth]

iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00r33y5

[mark smyth]

On the back of the radio programme two people tracked me down after a few phone calls and came for a visit.

I hate my accent. Anyone want to swap?

[Paddy Tobin]

I've just listened to the programme. Good to hear some familiar voices and some voices of familiar people. Rob was interviewed as the obviously too young to be a snowdrop enthusiast person at the gala and came across very well. Not named but I feel sure I heard Bob Gordon talking of his purchases - 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' and I shall now telephone him to chide him for spending his money when he could have had them from me.

The programme ended on rather a down note  with Joe Sharman telling of snowdrop thefts from gardens and how he does not open his garden to the public, keeps his location secret, leaves someone to guard the snowdrops when he is away etc. Such a pity people are do such things.

Paddy

[mark smyth]

Bob phoned me about the programme and told me he didnt feature.

[Paddy Tobin]

Bob phoned me about the programme and told me he didnt feature.

I felt certain it was his voice. Paddy

[David Nicholson]

Just listened to it. You did well Mark and your accent is one to be proud of and is much "softer" then the Belfast accents I was used to hearing when my son lived and worked there. Rob came across very well too agai with a regional accent but one he should be proud of too.

The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.

[mark smyth]

Sorry Paddy I worded that wrong. Bob said he wasnt on but he definitely was

[Maggi Young]

The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.

That gentleman is a very kind friend and one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet, David... and a great grower...... his voice "describes" him so well!

[Paddy Tobin]

The gentleman who had purchased 'Peter Gatehouse' and 'Sickle' had a soft Irish accent.

That gentleman is a very kind friend and one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet, David... and a great grower...... his voice "describes" him so well!

You describe him well, Maggi. I blame him completely for my snowdrops. You see, I am not a snowdrop collector simply a recipient of snowdrops from Bob and other kind people.

Paddy