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 8th October
Autumn Show
NEW The Autumn Show schedule and advice sheets for each section are now available.
Select the Autumn Show menu option to view it or use this button.
Here’s a big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our summer show, whether as a volunteer, exhibitor or visitor. We’re busy getting ready for the Autumn Show now. Details to follow shortly.
Watering While on Holiday
Are you a BGS member? Would you like your garden watered while you’re on holiday? Select the button below.
Young Gardeners
The 2024 programme of FREE workshops for children is currently being updated. Our next event will be Friday 1st November 2.00 – 4.00pm. Check back here later for further details.
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.