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UID:5596-1791108000-1791129600@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:The Forest Showcase Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Food festival celebrating the quality and diversity of local independent food and drink producers and suppliers. Free talks and demonstrations\, hands-on workshops\, children’s activities\, and much more. As usual\, BGS will have a stall – always a popular event at which to volunteer.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/the-forest-showcase-food-festival/
LOCATION:The Speech House Grounds\, GL16 7EL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T094237Z
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SUMMARY:Visit: Member's Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Deanoaks ‘Secret’ garden has a key theme to support nature. It has a wide variety of Bird\, Bee and insect loving flowers\, fruit trees\, shrubs\, small vegetable plots and ponds and many pots. \n\n\n\nCome along and see for yourself. Ken warmly welcomes your gardening advice while you can enjoy some tea and homemade cake. \n\n\n\nVenue information will be sent with booking confirmation. \n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/visit-members-open-garden/
LOCATION:Coleford\, Coleford
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T224626Z
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SUMMARY:visit: John's Garden at Ashwood Nurseries
DESCRIPTION:As previously announced we will be visiting “John’s Garden” at Ashwood Nurseries\, Kingswinford on 12 September. \n\n\n\nIt is a wonderful eight acre private garden created by nursery owner and Chelsea Gold medallist John Massey VMH. Informal borders\, island beds\, woodland dells and a wildlife garden are set against the beautiful backdrop of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. \n\n\n\nRegarded as one of the finest private gardens in the UK\, there are magnificent collections of trees\, shrubs\, herbaceous perennials\, conifers and bulbs adding to the interest all year round\, with an abundance of rare plants as well as familiar favourites. \n\n\n\nWe had previously intended to have a formal guided tour of the garden but now learn that\, on the day we have chosen\, they will be having an Autumn Plant Fair\, and so are not offering tours. Autumn Plant Fair | Ashwood Nurseries  \n\n\n\nHowever the gardens are still open for “self guided” tours (i.e. wandering about and having a snoop). It seemed too good an opportunity to pass up the chance to look at a garden\, visit a plant fair\, nursery and\, of course\, tearoom\, and so we’re going ahead with the visit. \n\n\n\nWe will be travelling to John’s Garden via car share and admission will be £8 per person at the entrance. (I am afraid that there were no discounts available for group or advance bookings.) \n\n\n\nWe have a booking form we’d like you to fill in here: \n\n\n\nBooking form for John’s Garden  \n\n\n\nThis will enable us to know who is planning to be there and arrange a WhatsApp group\, for all who wish to join\, so that we can provide assistance to anyone lost or in difficulty. It will also allow us to organise the car shares.  \n\n\n\nWe intend to meet at the garden entrance at 11:00am. My sat nav tells me that Kingswinford is 1hr 40mins away so leaving from Bream at 9:00am should see you safely there in time. The garden closes at 5:00 pm. The Plant Fair is open from 10:00am – 3:30pm.  \n\n\n\nSorry\, I am afraid that no dogs or picnics are allowed in the gardens. 
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/visit-johns-garden-at-ashwood-nurseries/
LOCATION:Ashwood Nurseries Kingswinford\, DY6 0AE
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T213000
DTSTAMP:20260825T112112Z
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SUMMARY:Severn Treescapes
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This talk replaces the previous advertised talk. Megan Finn of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be talking about the Severn Treescapes (Wye to Wyre) which is Gloucestershire\, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts’ partnership project working across the three counties.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/severn-treescapes/
LOCATION:Bream Sports Club\, Bream Sports Club\, High Street\,\, Bream\, Gloucestershire\, GL15 6JF
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222218Z
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SUMMARY:161st Bream Summer Show
DESCRIPTION:Competitions for vegetables\, flowers\, flower arranging\, art\, crafts\, photography\, baking\, preserving\, and beekeeping. Separate competitions for children and young people. Tea tent with homemade cakes\, raffle\, plant stalls\, games\, craft stalls\, local food producers\, Bream Silver Band\, and hot food. Please support our traditional village show as a volunteer\, exhibitor or visitor.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/161st-bream-summer-show/
LOCATION:Bream Sports Club\, Bream Sports Club\, High Street\,\, Bream\, Gloucestershire\, GL15 6JF
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222039Z
CREATED:20260506T222038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T222039Z
UID:5588-1786476600-1786483800@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Making a sustainable garden from scratch - Prof. Clive Stainton
DESCRIPTION:When Clive and his wife developed their hectare of garden\, they wanted to make it as environmentally sustainable as possible. Clive will take you through the work – the successes\, trials and failures. He will talk about water storage on a grand scale\, being self-sufficient in electricity production\, least CO2 emitting machinery\, minimising the use of chemicals\, tree planting and more. A story of aspiration and disappointment\, cooperation and struggle alone.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/making-a-sustainable-garden-from-scratch-prof-clive-stainton/
LOCATION:Bream Sports Club\, Bream Sports Club\, High Street\,\, Bream\, Gloucestershire\, GL15 6JF
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T222713Z
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UID:5594-1784367000-1784394000@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Visit: Nant-y-Bedd - Garden in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:A private group tour around this 10-acre organic garden\, hidden in conifer woodland high in the Black Mountains. A wonderful mixture of organic fruit and vegetables\, imaginative planting\, mature trees\, winding paths\, bridges\, pond\, stream and ‘designer’ dry-stone walls. Previous winner of the RHS’s Partner Garden of the Year. https://nantybedd.com/Car share from West Dean Centre\, Bream. (Other locations by request.) See programme for venue details and departure times.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/visit-nant-y-bedd-garden-in-the-forest/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T230441Z
CREATED:20260505T230440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T230441Z
UID:5586-1784057400-1784064600@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Tasting the science and craft in your coffee - Peter James
DESCRIPTION:Peter is going to introduce us to a selection of coffees grown in different parts of the world. He will discuss why the different varieties are grown\, the effects of terroir\, and how climate change is altering the course of the perfect brew. He will also talk about coffee processing and the history of coffee. Sampling will form an important part of the evening – like a wine tasting!
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/tasting-the-science-and-craft-in-your-coffee-peter-james/
LOCATION:Bream Sports Club\, Bream Sports Club\, High Street\,\, Bream\, Gloucestershire\, GL15 6JF
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T230142Z
CREATED:20260505T230141Z
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UID:5582-1783504800-1783873800@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:RHS Badminton Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Set within the beautiful South Gloucestershire countryside\, an exciting new RHS Show on our doorstep. www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-badminton-flower-showBGS Young Gardeners will be exhibiting their wheelbarrow garden at this event!
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/rhs-badminton-flower-show/
LOCATION:RHS Badminton GL9 1DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T113058Z
CREATED:20260505T225839Z
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UID:5578-1782552600-1782579600@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Annual coach trip: Yeo Valley Organic Garden & Bristol Botanic Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Mead has spent over 30 years transforming the garden at this famous organic dairy farm\, emphasising bold planting and whimsical elements. Come with us to see the stunning results. www.yeovalley.co.uk/the-organic-garden 6.5-acres of Soil Association-certified ornamental and edible plants in a seasonal patchwork. Cosy garden cafe and organic garden shop. Coach pickups in Bream\, Lydney and Chepstow.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/annual-coach-trip-yeo-valley-organic-garden/
LOCATION:Holt Farm\, Bath Road\, Bristol. BS40 7SQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T070242Z
CREATED:20260505T225623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T070242Z
UID:5576-1781033400-1781040600@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Adapting to Climate Change for Gardeners - Sally Oates
DESCRIPTION:Sally will explain how she uses the knowledge she has gained from her many decades of practical organic gardening experience to adapt to climate change. Concentrating on the essentials of soil\, water\, light\, temperatures\, and planting times.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/adapting-to-climate-change-for-gardeners-sally-oates/
LOCATION:Bream Sports Club\, Bream Sports Club\, High Street\,\, Bream\, Gloucestershire\, GL15 6JF
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T225350Z
CREATED:20260505T225349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T225350Z
UID:5574-1780149600-1780160400@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Visit: Members’ Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us in visiting the gardens of two of our most prolific show winners: Sue Hill and Cheryl Hutchinson-Holford. Both are keen fruit\, vegetable and flower growers\, but with quite different garden styles and problems to overcome. We will start by exploring Sue’s garden and field in Bream before driving on to Cheryl’s hidden garden in Milkwall in time for tea and homemade cakes.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/visit-members-open-gardens/
ORGANIZER;CN="Bream Gardening Society":MAILTO:breamgardeningsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T225137Z
CREATED:20260505T225135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T225137Z
UID:5572-1779616800-1779638400@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Forest Showcase Spring Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:The spring edition of the Forest Showcase highlights fresh produce from over 100 local producers and chefs. Gardening tips and workshops\, children’s garden area\, floral displays\, and activities. As usual\, BGS will have a stall – always a popular event at which to volunteer.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/forest-showcase-spring-food-festival/
LOCATION:The Speech House Grounds\, GL16 7EL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260305T212340Z
CREATED:20260305T212338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T212340Z
UID:5430-1778614200-1778621400@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:May meeting: Designing an Organic Garden - Nicola Hope MHort (RHS)
DESCRIPTION:Nicola is a consultant organic horticulturalist who has previously worked insuch inspirational gardens as Highgrove\, Lake House\, The Abbey House andCole Park. She is a planting focussed garden designer\, writer and speaker.Nicola will provide us with lots of garden design tips and tricks for a pleasingand productive organic vegetable and ornamental garden.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/may-meeting-designing-an-organic-garden-nicola-hope-mhort-rhs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260220T225337Z
CREATED:20260220T225336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T225337Z
UID:5366-1777714200-1777741200@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Morton Tulip Festival
DESCRIPTION:see February newsletter for full details
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/morton-tulip-festival/
LOCATION:Morton Hall Gardens\,\, Morton Hall Lane\, Redditch\, B96 6SJ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T224130Z
CREATED:20260305T211610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T224130Z
UID:5426-1776195000-1776202200@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:April meeting: Change of speaker
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen consequences\, we have rearranged speakers for our April meeting. This month we welcome Marion Stainton who will give a talk titled “For the Love of Blue Poppies”What have the Himalayas ever done for us?This talk is based around the historical introduction of many very familiar plants and the influence they & those who collected and introduced them had on styles in gardens at the time. It also looks at why many plants from the Himalayas have been so popular and why it was a very popular place for plant hunters to go\, despite the difficulties they encountered
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/april-meeting-biodynamic-principles-for-gardeners-mark-moodie/
LOCATION:St James’ Church Hall\, Coleford Road\, Bream\, GL15 6ES
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260305T211256Z
CREATED:20260305T211255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211256Z
UID:5422-1775759400-1775770200@www.breamgardeners.net
SUMMARY:Film screening: ‘Seed; The Untold Story’
DESCRIPTION:BGS is helping to organise this event as part of the Forest Food Network.An evening featuring the award-winning film ‘Seed’\, followed by a paneldiscussion and Q&A. Tasty vegetarian meal included.
URL:https://www.breamgardeners.net/event/film-screening-seed-the-untold-story/
LOCATION:Gallery at The George\, Newnham
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