Talk, The Journey from Bush to Cup, with Giles Oakley, Thursday 19th June 2025, 7:45pm, Holmer Green Baptist Church

Most people love a cuppa but how much do we know about how our tea gets from the bush where it grows into our cups and mugs? Giles Oakley, who with Mark Lawson runs Two Spoons Tea in Chesham (https://twospoons.co.uk), will reveal all about the journey of Britain's favourite drink. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE FROM OUR USUAL VENUE.

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)

Outing to RHS Garden, Hyde Hall, Wednesday 10th September 2025

May thanks are owed to Terry and Val Owen, who stood down as Outings Organisers two years ago but, as nobody else has stepped forward to fill the role, have organised our annual visit to an RHS Garden on Wednesday 10th September. You can download full details and a booking form here.

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.