Warwickshire
We are a friendly group with a lively and interesting lecture programme. We make sure there are plenty of opportunities to share tips and knowledge with other members.
A small group of alpine enthusiasts meeting in Stratford-upon-Avon.
About our group
We are a small group of around 25 members who meet each month during the Autumn, Winter and Spring. We enjoy a lively and interesting lecture programme, plant sales and plant display table; we always with plenty of time to chat with others who have a keen interest in plants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. The programme also includes, practical events, garden visits and opportunities to benefit from the knowledge and experience of other members.
The range of alpine plant interests is perhaps surprisingly wide, including alpine and rock garden plants, small herbaceous plants, hardy and half hardy bulbs, hardy ferns and small shrubs. All of this is reflected in our programme with many of our lectures being about plants in the wild in faraway places..
Our base is the Bishopton Community Centre Stratford on Avon. We normally meet on the third Monday of each month from September to April. Meetings start at 7.30pm, and visitors are always welcome. The venue is self-contained with a kitchen and toilet facilities. There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the adjacent school.
The address for our meetings is:
Bishopton Community Centre, Drayton Avenue, Stratford on Avon, CV37 9PB.
Our annual membership fee is £10 per person. Visitors always welcome.
Programme
2025
September 15th Blackthorn Nursery Through the Seasons Jon Evans
October 20th The Picos de Europa Barry Hennessey
November 17th Norway via Gothenburg Botanic Garden
Richard Horswood(Live Zoom talk from Devon)
December 15th Across the Shans Duncan Coombs
Christmas meeting with Punch and Mince Pies
2026
January 19th AGS YouTube recorded lecture
February 16th Lofoten Islands, Arctic Norway David Charlton
March 16th Alpines in the Wild and Cultivation Diane Clement
April 20th Mini Show and AGM
Virtual Shows 2021
While we were all locked down we made an effort to pull together these shows:
Virtual Flower Show 10 March 2021
Virtual Flower Show 16th April 2021 – Part 1
Virtual Flower Show 16th April 2021 – Part 2
Details
Bishopton Community Centre Drayton Avenue Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9PB
Third Monday of the month, from 7.30pm ( Our programme runs from September - April)
All groups
Upcoming events
December 15, 2025
Event