Bream Gardening Society

We are a group of people from Bream and district interested in gardening and our gardens. New members are welcome to join us to benefit from local knowledge, to swap ideas and plants with our friendly members and to enjoy our meetings, shows and visits.

We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on Tuesday 10th December. This is our ‘Bring and Share’ social meeting, further details will be available soon

Autumn Show

Thank you to everyone who made the show such as success.

Here’s a big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our summer show, whether as a volunteer, exhibitor or visitor.

Watering While on Holiday

Are you a BGS member? Would you like your garden watered while you’re on holiday? Select the button below.


Upcoming Events


Young Gardeners

The 2024 programme of FREE workshops for children has now concluded for 2024, our next workshop will be in February half term. Details to follow soon. To book places please email breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com and tell us your child’s name and age. Places are limited.


Buzz Club

Everyone is welcome to join in with Buzz Club projects, the Young Gardeners group are in, individual members can join too – more details can be found here:

Buzz Club


What we do

Each year we have a varied programme that includes:

  • Indoor Meetings, including talks and tips
  • Garden Visits, both local and further afield
  • The annual Bream Summer Show in August
  • The annual Bream Autumn Show in late October
  • Outings
  • Social gatherings

Our Shows are open for all to enter.

Indoor meetings

Our regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Our usual venue is Bream Sports Club (GL15 6JF, what3words///detergent.manage.trickles).
Other venues include
The West Dean Centre (GL15 6JW, what3words ///dummy.hope.trickled)
St. James’ Church Centre (GL15 6ES, what3words ///toothpick.puts.gravel).
Meetings are free for members to attend (non-members, £3), including refreshments.
Additional admission charges may apply for garden visits and other events.

Membership

BGS Membership — only £12 per person per year
We always welcome new members — no gardening experience necessary!
Join at any of our events or contact our Membership Secretary at bgsmembership@outlook.com
➢ Talks and demonstrations given by invited speakers on the second Tuesday of the month.
➢ Seed and plant swaps and sales. Workshops. Annual dinner. Guided walks and visits to local gardens.
➢ Informative monthly newsletters.
➢ 10% off full-priced items at Coleford Garden Centre
➢ 10% off at Wye Valley Flowers. Redeemable from April to November.
➢ 15% off all terracotta pots from Tom’s Yard, Much Birch. tomsyard.co.uk
➢ Opportunity to help with the garden at the Dean Heritage Centre.
➢ Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society. Benefits include discounted entry to RHS gardens.
➢ Member of the Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies.

If you are not yet a member but would like to join us, click here to contact us. New members welcome.