Welcome to Lydford and District Gardening Club. This website has been developed for your guidance to enable you to join us and enjoy the activities of the club to the full.
The club meets in Lydford on Fosse Parish Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. There is no meeting in August, in September we have a BBQ and plant and produce swap, and in December we have a Christmas meal at a local pub.
The Committee currently consists of 6 members who are elected annually at the November AGM and they meet 4 times a year.
The Club’s activities are organised specifically for the membership however, visitors are very welcome to join us for a small charge per meeting.
see our events page
Please download our Membership Application Form. For more details, please contact Lynne,our secretary on ldgc2018@gmail.com
Membership Application formWe are able to accept payments via BACS Name “Lydford & District Gardening Club”.
Sort Code 60-04-33
Account Number 10506217
Please use your surname and “Subs” as a reference.
Payment by cheque or cash is also acceptable.
Members' details will be held in confidence safely on our computer. Please note that your personal details will not be made available to other organisations as a result of your membership.
Members will receive emails before each meeting outlining the subject for the evening. Following the meeting, a report is published in the parish magazine and on our Events page. As well as being on our Events page the details of meetings are on the Membership Card.
Some of the club members have been awarded a Wildlife Garden plaque by SWT showing their commitment to local wildlife. If you're interested in more information please visit our Wildlife page.
Lydford and District Gardening Club is supported by The Gardens Group, and they often come and speak at the club. The Gardens Group Friends is a club they've created to nurture relationships with the community for people to nourish their love of gardening and nature, with tailored advice, behind the scenes insights into the garden centre and seasonal inspiration, all while contributing to community causes.
They keep in touch by email, sharing news, tips and special invitations but promise that all communication will be considered, useful and relevant. They will also keep your personal data safe and secure and will not share it with third parties.
You can join THE GARDENS GROUP Friends in any of the garden centres and enjoy:
A BIRTHDAY TREAT
Freeslice of cake and hot drink during birthday month.
FRIENDS EVENTS
Sale previews, meet the maker events and invite-only celebrations.
DIGITAL RECEIPTS
Straight to your inbox to reduce waste and allow access to purchase history.
COMMUNITY CAUSES
Choose one of three nominated community causes to support after purchase.
CARE TIPS FOR PURCHASED PLANTS
Care advice and tips after purchase. Selected plants only.
SEASONAL INSPIRATION AND ADVICE
News, inspiration and timely tips.
REWARDS AND OFFERS
Free hot drink for frequent visitors and exclusive special offers throughout the year.
TO BECOME A FRIEND
Sign up in store
The Gardens Group have garden centres with restaurants at:
Brimsmore Gardens
Tintinhull Road
Yeovil BA21 3NU
Castle Gardens
New Road
Sherborne DT9 5NR
Poundbury Gardens
Peverell Avenue
Poundbury DTI 3RT
Lydford and District Gardening Club was established in 2004 and therefore celebrates 20 years in 2024! Of the original 24 members there are 8 who continue to be active members.
The club hosts a variety of meetings covering a wide range of gardening topics including gardening without plastic, companion planting, wildlife gardening, designing a border and soil structure.
The meetings are an opportunity to share stories of success and failure, exchange gardeners' tales, and to swap seeds and produce. There is the chance to learn new skills for both the novice and experienced gardener.
Gardening is medicine that doesn't need a PRESCRIPTION and has no limit on DOSAGE!
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