30 Sept 2021 Marina Christopher: Perennials for Late Summer Interest Marina has been growing perennials and wildflowers commercially since 1984 (Phoenix Perennial Plants). She returns to Reading Gardeners to give another of her lovely ‘hands-on’ plant demonstrations, this time on late summer colour. Plants for Sale. Please note our new venue for the winter lectures is Caversham Heights Methodist Church Hall 74 Highmoor Rd, Caversham RG4...
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Our Visits Secretary enjoys her first visit since they were all cancelled last year because of Covid. This visit, as all the others this summer, was by private car. Given the regulations and guidelines around larger groups in enclosed spaces we decided that visits by coach were not Covid safe....
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The details of arrangements and venue will be published with the winter programme at the end of July/early August...
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It was with great sadness that we learnt of Ian's death on 29th April. Ian was an active, enthusiastic and committed member of Reading Gardeners. Generous with his time, a stalwart of the Christmas social with his passion for a good sing along, and memorable for his willingness to give an always thoughtful vote of thanks.  He was invaluable first as Secretary, then as Chair and finally as Chair of Trustees. Ever welcoming he was thorough, well-prepared, and generous with his knowledge and experience. We shall miss him. Our thoughts are with Barbara and his family at this sad and difficult time....
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CORONA VIRUS With the rapidly changing corona virus situation and concerns for people’s health and wellbeing it has been decided to CANCEL the meeting this Wednesday, Derry Watkins, and POSTPONE  THE AGM that was due to be held on the 2nd April. We will of course let you know when the situation allows us to rearrange the...
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