During the lock-down, Groves Nurseries have been running deliveries to the DT6 and DT8 areas. They are operating with a skeleton staff and, it appears, most of the Groves family. To show our appreciation 60 Bridport Gardening Club members responded to an appeal to fund at least one treat for the hard-working team. On Monday 27th April Groves staff enjoyed a lunch provided by local caterers Hungry Mule while sitting in the sunshine.
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We spent our first day at Bodnant, a Grade One listed garden in Snowdonia’s foothills, with excellent mountain views. There are 80 acres of Italianate formal gardens with shrub-filled glades, historic plant collections and 42 UK Champion trees. We rounded off the day with a trip on the Great Orme Railway around the promontory overlooking Llandudno Bay. The second morning was spent at Portmeirion Village, which was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis (C.W.E.). The site he found had everything[…]
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Yes, the chairman, as you have not seen her before, ably supported by Maureen Hymas in her ”best ” scarecrow outfit. We had great fun at the Bridport Carnival Parade and want to thank all BDGC members who cheered us on our way. Maureen & Margaret
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