Talk, Paddington and Euston Stations: History, Design and Drama, with Mike Grundy, Thursday 15th May 2025, 7:45pm, Church Centre, Featherbed Lane

Mike Grundy has previously given us very interesting talks on the art of the London Underground, and the art of the Paris Metro. He now returns to talk about Paddington and Euston Stations, two of London’s great termini, opened in 1854 and 1859 respectively. Mike will pick out the distinctive architecture, design and drama represented by each station.

Talks at The Prestwood Gardening Society

Don't forget that we have a reciprocal arrangement with our friends in the Prestwood Gardening Society whereby our members can attend each other's talks at no cost. You can view Prestwood's programme here: Events Calendar - Prestwood Gardening Society (e-voice.org.uk)

Winchmore Hill Open Gardens, Saturday 14th June 2025

We're not organising an Open Gardens event this year but our friends in Winchmore Hill are so, if you need your fix, you know where to go. Previous visitors will know that Winchmore Hill has many fine gardens to show including this year those of Penn House and Hertfordshire House. There will also be a plant sale and refreshments for sale at the Memorial Hall. Admission is by programme (£5 per person, under 16s free) available from the Memorial Hall, and the gardens will be open between mid-day and 5pm.

Visits and a holiday with the Hughenden Allotment and Garden Association (HAGA)

Our friends at HAGA have organised three visits for 2025 and also a short break in Chester in June. They have kindly extended an invitation to VPA members to join them on these excursions and fuller details can be found on our Outings page.