Let’s get together
It is no surprise that our meetings are so well attended. Not only are they interesting and informative, they are also enjoyable social gatherings.
As always, our Programme Committee has worked hard to invite speakers with very different skills, knowledge and experience and you will see below that their subject matter is not always gardening related.
So, if you are thinking of joining us, come along to a meeting and you will be made very welcome – for non-members there is a £2.00 entry fee.
All meetings are in the WI Hall, North Street, Bridport and start at 7.30 pm.
Contact details for officers of the Bridport & District Gardening Club are available in the Newsletter.
A talk about The Unbelievable Truth; Wildlife Stories that must be seen to be Believed
Thursday, 20 November 2025 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Stephen Powles Sometimes you have to see something to believe it. Over many years photographing and filming wildlife Stephen has captured wildlife antics that he would not have believed possible had he not seen the story unfold in front of his own eyes. A rabbit that buried her offspring under a vegetable patch, a robin that bathed before turning in for the night and a population of elephants that travel deep underground to mine salt are a few of the characters that will surely amaze you as they did him.
A talk on Wildflowers of West Dorset by Colin Varndell
Thursday, 15 January 2026 7:00pm for 7:30pm
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Colin Varndell
A talk on Wildflowers of West Dorset by Colin Varndell
How Does My Garden Grow
Thursday, 19 February 2026 19:30
W.I. Hall, North Street, Bridport
Speaker Bridport & District Gardening Club Members
We are planning a Club members’ evening next February 19th on the topic of “How does my garden grow.”
It will consist of a series of short talks by members about your own gardens and how you have changed and developed them over time. It would be interesting to compare now and then, so get out your old photos and take some new ones from the same or similar viewpoint to compare. Each talk can be structured around: what has been a success, what hasn’t worked so well, parts of your garden or seasons in the garden which give you most pleasure and why. Is that shaft of sun through tulips in the spring, a shady bower you have created for these hot summers, a raised bed of asparagus or a tranquil space with plants donated by friends?
It should be a great way to share enjoyment and some tips about garden and gardening.
We already have several members keen to get involved, so please get in touch with Sibyl or me if you are keen. I will be happy to help with scanning photographs and putting them into a PowerPoint presentation.
Tim Gale timgale1@me.com