NEWS & EVENTS: Our Events: Trips, Talks & Workshops
We have an interesting set of events for the year and are pleased to be able to share the event details, dates, ticket prices and booking arrangements with you.
EGT AGM 2024
This year's AGM will be held at Cressing Temple Barns and will include a talk by Sandra Nicholson, former senior lecturer at Writtle University College and a guided tour by Rebecca Ashbey, Head Gardener at Cressing.
AGM only at 1.30pm which is free to attend - it would be useful to know numbers, so please register on Eventbrite below.
Where? Cressing Temple Barns
When? Saturday 26th October at 10.30am - 2pm (arrival from 10am).
Tickets: EGT members £10 and non members/guests, £12.
‘Ellen Willmott’s Alpine Gardens and the Backhouse Nursery of York’ - Lecture by Gillian Parker
Writtle University College, Lordship Rd, Writtle
The Backhouse Nursery played a significant role in the development of alpine gardens in the 19th and early 20th century throughout the country, including those of historical interest such as that of Ellen Willmott. Gillian Parker has been carrying out research for her PhD into the work of the York-based Backhouse Nursery, who offered not only alpine plants but also garden design and construction services. Gillian’s talk will include a history of this family-run nursery, with a particular focus on their work at Warley Place.
This talk is being held in conjunction with Essex Wildlife Trust.
Where? Writtle University College, Lordship Rd, Writtle
When? Saturday 16th November 2024
Tickets: EGT Members: £8.00 & Non-members and guests: £10.00
Booking via Eventbrite to follow >>
