Programme of events for 2026
This year's programme contains a rich mix of garden visits, nursery tours and informative talks as well as the our traditional seasonal Gardening Fayres.
(All of these activities are open to non-members (at a slightly increased entry price) and our garden fayres are free to all!
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Saturday January 17th
Members’ subs. afternoon
A social gathering and a chance to renew your membership
at Fakenham Garden Centre
Demonstration by Oliver/Fakenham Garden Centre
Presentation from Norfolk Gardens Trust
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Saturday February 21st (tbc)
Annual Dinner at Qs Bistro
Quaker Lane
Fakenham
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Saturday March 14th
Spring Gardening Fayre
Hempton Memorial Hall
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Wednesday April 15th
Visit to Norfolk Herbs
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the April visit has had to be changed.
We will no longer be going to Fiddian's Follies; we are now booked to visit "Norfolk Herbs" on Wednesday April 15th.
We are hoping to visit Fiddean's Follies in May - to be confirmed.
The address for "Norfolk Herbs" is:
Blackberry Farm
Dillington
Dereham
NR19 2QD
Directions are available on their website.
https://www.norfolkherbs.co.uk/
We will meet at Blackberry Farm at 10:30 am. Parking is available on site; the nursery is located on flat ground. A coffee machine is available for drinks.
There will be a talk to introduce the nursery, its plants and environs. There will be an opportunity to purchase herbs - when I have visited the nursery, I have always been impressed by the wide range of herbs available, many of which I have not encountered before. I can thoroughly recommend this visit.
After our visit, there is an opportunity to have lunch at the community pub at Gressenhall - the "White Swan". If you fancy a lunch there with fellow Members, it would be useful if you could let Jane know so that the pub staff have an idea of numbers.
Jane Churly
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Wednesday May 20th
Visit to Fiddians Follies
What to expect -The garden at Upwood Farm (affectionally known as Fiddian's Follies), has been described as quirky, full of surprises and generally very different to usual herbaceous borders, rose beds and sweeping lawns. There are several follies, lovingly created with brick and stone elements, in and around what was once an old quarry. The garden, set in three acres, boasts wonderful unspoilt views.
How to get there - the address is Upwood Farm, North Barningham, NR11 7LA
Parking - there is plenty of parking on site
Access - the site is suitable for a mobility scooter
Cost - £7 per head for the garden tour. £5 a head for tea, coffee and cake - payable in cash. Card payments are not available.
What's planned - we plan to meet at 10:30am for a walk around the garden, with the owners, who will talk about the development of the garden and take any questions on the way around. The tour will take up to two hours. The owners are happy for people to picnic in the grounds if they wish.
The nearest pub is the Wheatsheaf at West Beckham. The menu includes jacket potatoes with various fillings, sandwiches as well as main courses.
If you wish to join us for lunch at the Wheatsheaf, please let Jane know so we can reserve table/s.
We hope to see you there.....
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Saturday June 13th
Summer Gardening Fayre
Hempton Memorial Hall
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Wednesday June 17th
Visit to Mannington Hall
Cost tbc - but likely to be £10. RHS members free. Cafe on site.
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Wednesday July 15th
Visit to Dale Farm Garden
Cost £12 per head. Bring a picnic
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Wednesday August 5th
Social Gathering
Around 18:30 Venue - communicated to Club members by email
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Wednesday August 19th
Social Gathering
Venue and cost to be communicated to Club members by email
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Saturday September 26th
Autumn Gardening Fayre
Hempton Memorial Hall
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Wednesday October 21st
A talk by Andrew Sankey - ‘Funny Garden Features’
This is a welcome return visit by Andrew: garden designer, grower, and author of the best-selling book “The English Cottage Garden”.
Previous talks from Andrew at the club - have been informative, entertaining and great for new ideas for club gardeners.
We’re sure Andrew will again wow us with this talk on Funny Garden Features.
Complimentary tea/coffee is served before the talk begins.
Join us on Wednesday 21st October from 7:00pm
Fakenham Cricket Club, Highfield Lawn, Field Lane, Fakenham NR21 9QR.
Members £4, Guests £8Fakenham Cricket Club
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Wednesday November 18th
A talk by Andy Broomfield - ‘An Introduction to Holkham National Nature Reserve’
I'm sure we have all delighted in one of the most unspoilt, natural, and beautiful stretches of coast in the country, along with the many fascinating habitats and rare species of flora and fauna that make up the Holkham National Nature Reserve.
Andy will talk to us about how they have conservation and sustainability at the heart of everything they do and how we cannot underestimate the importance of protecting our natural environments for future generations.
Complimentary tea/coffee is served before the talk begins.
Join us on Wednesday 18th November from 7:00pm
Fakenham Cricket Club, Highfield Lawn, Field Lane, Fakenham NR21 9QR.
Members £4, Guests £8
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Other local gardening events
(organised by clubs and associations in and around Fakenham)
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