February's luncheon is booked for Thursday 20th February, 12.15pm, at Porto Douro Restaurant, 680 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DX, with a maximum number of 20 people.  If you would like to go please sign up with your choice of menu at the Core meeting next Friday, 7th February.  The sheet will be in the foyer. Read more

Join us for an excursion with Johnson's Coaches to St Paul's Cathedral in London for John Rutter's 80th Birthday Celebration. Sir John Rutter himself will be conducting the performance which will feature the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bach Choir. Be one of the first to hear the world premiere of a new piece specially Read more

We will organise a Car Share journey to visit the Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth. We have reserved tables in the Cafe and will pre-order lunches. In November, the Garden Centre will be full of autumn plants, spring bulbs and CHRISTMAS decorations/gifts. Come join us for a day out with Gardening Group Friends. Planters Tamworth Read more

Schedule:9:30am Depart Solihull (Station Road)11:15 Arrive WildegooseArrival Coffee/Tea and Cake12:00 Introductory Talk and exploring the garden 1:15pm Lunch (included), followed by plant shopping and further exploration4:00pm Depart5:45pm Arrive back in Solihull Wildegoose is a small independent nursery and garden housed within the old redbrick walls of a former kitchen garden, nestled in the beautiful Shropshire Read more

We will have a full day to explore this interesting National Trust Manor house, art gallery and gardens. The schedule for the day is:9:30am Depart Station Approach Road (across from Solihull Methodist Church)10:30 – 10:45am Arrive Wightwick10:45am INCLUDED Tea/Coffee and biscuits11:45am Guided Garden Tour Explore gardens, house, and art exhibits independentlyLunch independently in tearoom3:30pm Depart4:30-4:45pm Read more

We will have a tour by the Head Gardener (or Owner) showing us the April garden highlights, which should include Anemones, Erythroniums and Epimediums in the East Terrace Garden with Narcissus, Amelanchiers, Fritillaries in the New Garden. The Stroll Garden should be filled with Camellias, Narcissus, Pulmonarias and hopefully some Japanese Cherries. Following our tour Read more

Address: Hidcote (Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LR) This trip is to visit two beautiful summer gardens near Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds. We will have time at each garden to explore independently. (As the gardens have very narrow paths, guided tours are not available). Hidcote Manor Gardens has intricately designed outdoor spaces Read more

We planned our autum visit to Hergest Croft Gardens just before these gardens were featured in the October 23, 2024 Country Life Magazine. Five full pages of photos and stories were devoted to showcasing the garden's autumn glory. Given the added attention, we are lucky to have reserved a date so far in advance. Autumn Read more

We're trying something new this year- a Spring luncheon at the very lovely Arrow Mill in Alcester. We have been given a wonderful menu for our luncheon, with 5 choices for Starters, 7 choices for Mains and 6 choices for Desserts. Surely everyone will find something they fancy. Click the BLUE BUTTON below to access Read more

Schedule:8:15am Depart Solihull - Station Approach RoadAround 10:15 Arrive University Gardens10:30 coffee available to purchase in Cafe11:30am Guided Tour (90 minutes)1:00pm Lunch available to purchase followed by more garden exploration3:30pm Depart6:00pm Arrive Solihull - Station Approach The cost of £47.80 includes coach (Landflight 37-seater), garden admission, private garden tour and gratuities. Cambridge University Botanic Garden Read more