Diary/Calendar of Meetings and events



Come and join us.........Everyone is most welcome.

Membership is £10.00/year, (includes local discounts) 
 Members £2.00 entry fee per month. Non members are very welcome & pay a £4.00 entry fee per month. 
This entry fee includes refreshments.

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DIARY 2026



Sunday 16th August - * 2pm start *


Private group visit to: 


Sonja Gaffers' Tropical Gardens at Hellesdon


This will be an exclusive personal tour of an inspiring garden featuring a fascinating mix of exotic & tropical plants. Sonja will be available to answer questions & will also provide tea & cakes.
For those who haven't visited before, Sonja's garden is a hidden gem, & her cakes are amazing! 


The cost for the visit is £10 for members, including Tea and cakes & £15 for non-members. 


Please sign up and make your payment by the end of July so we can confirm the number of attendees. Contact Suzanne:
Email: sue@farmsidecottage.co.uk or tel/text: 07780 985 425.


Located at 33 Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon, NR6 6TB.
Sonja's Tropical Garden is approximately 400 m from the Norwich ring road towards Cromer on the A140.

We'll try to organise car sharing where possible. Please let us know if you need a lift.

There is parking along the road outside Sonja's address.



Friday 21st August - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start


   "Fungi - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" 

 Join us as Tony Leech returns to share his insights into the fascinating world of fungi. Tony is the Norfolk Recorder of Fungi and an award-winning conservationist. He has dedicated decades to recording and studying fungi, earning a reputation as a leading authority in his field. With a deep scientific understanding of the subject, Tony presents information that is both accessible and captivating, grounded in careful observation.

This event will be followed by a private foraging walk with Tony for members only, scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Pigneys Wood near North Walsham. Scroll down for details


Saturday 5th September

The Annual Autumn Show 

Schedules available here 


Friday 18th September 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

    "Bulbs" – Simon White 


 Wednesday 21st October  

- Private group - for members only 

Foraging walk with Dr Tony Leech, Norfolk's recorder of Fungi & award-winning conservationist.
This guided foray offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the region's most respected fungi experts. Tony has dedicated decades to recording and studying fungi, earning a reputation as a leading authority in his field.

Members only. There are a limited number of spots for this event, so please sign up ASAP. Cost is £5 per person.

Put your name down & make your payment by the end of September so we can confirm the number of attendees. Contact Suzanne:
Email: sue@farmsidecottage.co.uk or tel/text: 07780 985 425.

Meeting at the car park at Pigneys Wood, near North Walsham,
at 2pm . 
Please let us know if you need a lift. We'll try to organise car sharing where possible.


Friday 16th October - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

An Introduction to Chocolate -Simon Partridge
Bring a plate of your favourite homemade chocolate dish to share


Friday 20th November - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

AGM - End of year get-together & Quiz night



Diary 2026

Friday 15th January - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

'The Fascinating World of Insects' – Tony Brown 


Friday 19th February - 4.45pm for a 5pm start

 "Incredible Edible & Drinkable Plants"- Gwenda Kyd



Friday 19th March - 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

"Gardening naturally"

Changing from chemicals to nature - Annette Hurt


Saturday April 3rd  

The Annual Spring Show 


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