Van Dal & Norwich trip - Seats available

The local WI have arranged a visit to the Van Dal shoe factory and shop on 4th July and have seats available for anybody interested in joining them (couples welcomed).

After visiting the factory there will be ample spare time to wander around Norwich with its waterside, city centre and castle as obvious attractions.

If you are interested contact 01206 240854 to book a place on the coach, seats are £16 and the coach departs from Orpen Hall car park at 8:15.

Garden & Planting Design

Members and visitors enjoyed an interactive quiz at the December meeting of the Gardeners Club, followed by a knife and fork buffet. The scheduled speaker was unable to attend at short notice.

The next meeting will be held on Monday 21 February, when Hilary Thomas, Garden Designer, Lecturer, Writer, will speak on “Garden and Planting Design”.

DON’T FORGET the summer outing to East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, North Norfolk planned for Wednesday 15 June 2011. The coach will leave the Orpen Hall at 9.30am, stopping on route at Taverham Garden Centre. And depart East Ruston at 5.40pm. Cost is £18.50 for coach and entry. Non-members are also welcome. Further information obtainable from terryclaydon@aol.com.

Joining our organisation is easy and inexpensive at £8 per year; visitor entry is £3 per meeting. For all details on the Association and its programme, contact Valerie Lofthouse, Chair at valerielofthouse1@hotmail.co.uk or Terry Claydon, Treasurer (above).