Programme 2026
Please note the 2026 talks in January and February will be held via Zoom. Other talks will be at Samlesbury War Memorial Hall, PR5 0UY. Entrance for talks at Samlesbury WMH (including tea or coffee and biscuits): Members £3; Visitors £5.
| Date & Venue | Time | Title | Speaker | Other Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 19th January 2026, Zoom |
7.30pm |
Meconopsis and Woodland Plants |
Julia Corden |
From Sussex. International botanical trip guide |
Monday 16th February 2026, Zoom |
7.30pm |
Wild Flowers in Greece, Crete and the Peloponnese |
Cliff Bowker |
Medal winning grower of alpines, flower holiday guide and author |
Monday 16th March 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Through the Eyes of David Attenborough's Gardener |
Alan Hulme
|
Heritage garden and parkland manager at Lytham Hall |
Monday 20th April 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
The Perfumed Garden |
Karl Shorrock |
Owner of Willowbridge Plants in Catforth |
Saturday 16th May 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
10am-4pm Provisional |
Plant Sale |
Details to be confirmed` |
|
Monday 18th May 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Making the most of your Garden Space |
Jane Allison |
Garden designer and owner of Mayfield Plants |
Monday 15th June 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Talks by Members |
John Dixon + others |
Details to be confirmed |
Monday 21st September 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Meconopsis at Holehird |
Pat Murphy |
Plant Heritage National Collection Holder at Holehird |
Monday 19th October 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Seasonal gardening via demos |
Greg Anderton |
From Lytham Hall |
Monday 16th November 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
Fantastic fungi of the NW |
Dave Winnard |
Foraging expert |
Monday 14th December 2026, Samlesbury War Memorial Hall |
7.30pm |
AGM and social eveing (Jacob's join) |