The Istead Rise Gardeners Club was formed in 1946 and is located at the Memorial Hall, Lewis Road. DA13 9JQ which is between Gravesend & Meopham, Kent. It is the longest running club in the village of Istead Rise.
Come and meet us on the 1st Thursday of each month for talks, shows, socials and to learn about gardening from like minded sociable people
All meetings start at 7.30 p.m. doors open 7.00 Monthly admission £3.00 for members and £3.00 for visitors which includes refreshments There is a monthly raffle and members table show Annual membership £10.00 per calendar year
SHOWS
Saturday 9th April Spring flower and produce show with 43 classes Thursday 6th October Autumn evening fun show with 17 classes Download entry forms from the more page Free admission to all shows - refreshments available to purchase See more on the shows page including full schedules
SOCIALS
Thursday 5th May Fun Quiz night with Cheese and Wine £5 a head tables of 6
Saturday 23rd July Annual garden party and fete co-hosted with the Istead Rise Women's Institute
Thursday 1st December Christmas Social Admission to socials by ticket only
CLUB OUTINGS Mid June to Late July Trip by cars to Castle Lavender Farm at Eynsford
Mid August Trip to Dungeness the only desert in the UK See Prospect cottage garden and the lighthouse lunch at The Pilot and the chance to go from Dungeness to Hythe on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway Prices for all trips to be confirmed TICKETS AVAILABLE SEE BELOW
Further details in the 2022 programme or contact Dave Clark 01474 833496