Local gardeners, friendly people, practical ideas

Ridgeway Gardening Club is a volunteer run club for gardeners of all experience levels. We meet monthly for guest speaker led talks, workshops and social events, with extra benefits for members.

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Monthly talks
7.00pm arrival, talks from 7.15pm
Venue
Bishopstone Village Hall
Members and Non Members
Members free entry, Non members £5 per session

Upcoming Events

Hidcote Garden Trip

Thursday 18th June 09.30–15.00hrs

Trip Costs

  • Garden Entry – National Trust (NT) members Free entry
  • Garden Entry – Non NT members £19 per head
  • Coach (Bishopstone Village Hall return) £20 per head
  • Places allocated on a first come first serve basis

Register Your Interest

Send an email to info@ridgewaygardeners.co.uk or register your interest below.

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Please mention “Hidcote Trip” in your message.

Meetings and events

All meetings open at 7.00pm with talks at 7.15pm. Venue: Bishopstone Village Hall, SN6 8PW

Date Speaker or meeting
Wednesday 14 January Festive break
Wednesday 11 February, 7.00pm Rebecca Brain: No-dig vegetable gardening (talk and workshop)
Wednesday 11 March, 7.00pm Paul Green: The best thing since sliced bread (greens, leaves and more)
Wednesday 8 April, 7.00pm Harriet Rycroft: Pots for hot spots and shady characters
Saturday 9 May, 9.30am to 11.30am Plant sale at Bishopstone Village Hall
Wednesday 13 May, 7.00pm Jane Pearson: Creating a new border from scratch
Wednesday 10 June, 7.00pm Ben Newman: Creating and caring for garden ponds
Thursday 18 June, 9.30am - 3.00pm Hidcote Garden Trip
Wednesday 8 July Talk to be confirmed
Wednesday 13 August Summer break
Wednesday 9 September, 7.00pm Richard Ricket: Honey bees and pollination
Wednesday 14 October, 7.00pm Charlotte Howard: Houseplants and how not to kill them
Friday 16 October Quiz and chilli con carne night
November (date to be confirmed) AGM and festive meal (venue and date to be confirmed)

Guests are welcome. If you would like to visit before joining, please get in touch and we will let you know what to expect.

Membership

A simple annual membership of £12.50 per member which covers speakers fees, hall hire and refreshments.

What you get

  • Free access to monthly talks and events
  • Opportunity to participate in the Garden Buddy Scheme
  • Member discounts with selected suppliers
  • A friendly local community for advice and encouragement

How to join

  1. Email us at info@ridgewaygardeners.co.uk or use the get in touch form below
  2. We will reply with membership details and how to pay
  3. You can also sign up as a member by attending one of our monthly talks.
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If you prefer to come as a guest first, that is absolutely fine. We want the club to feel welcoming and easy to join.

What members get

Great speakers

Topics across plants, pests, pruning, composting, design and seasonal gardening.

Club benefits

Free entry to all Monthly talks, discounts with selected suppliers plus the chance to share tips, swaps and recommendations.

Garden Buddy Scheme

Pair up with another club member for encouragement, ideas and a gentle nudge to give it a go.

Garden Buddy Scheme

Pair up with another member for motivation, ideas and shared learning.

How it works

  • You register your interest
  • We match you with another member where we can
  • You agree what support looks like for you

What it is and what it is not

  • It is friendly encouragement and shared learning
  • It is not a professional gardening service
  • You can change buddy if it is not a good fit
  • You set your own pace and boundaries
Register interest

Get in touch

If you have any questions then please do get in touch using this form.

Contact details

Email
info@ridgewaygardeners.co.uk

Volunteers run the club, so replies may take a few days, please bear with us. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Please also see our privacy notice.

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