Forncett Garden Club was inaugurated in July 2006 as a result of recommendations in the 2005 Village Plan Report. This document was based on the replies to a questionnaire completed by parishioners to discover what was needed in the parish of Forncett.

The Club meets monthly at Forncett Village Hall (on Low Road, near the War Memorial) on a Tuesday at about 7.20 p.m. for a 7.30 start.

At many of our Club meetings, we have a guest speaker who comes to talk on his or her specialist subject. So far we have enjoyed talks on Orchids, Dahlias, Roses, perennial plants, plants for shade, and garden power-tools; we also had talks by St John Ambulance on safely, and by the Police on security.

In the summer we have a feast-in-a-field, and this year we enjoyed a ‘tools-down’ meal at the Jolly Farmers. At Christmas we have a Quiz and Chips evening, hosted by Bob McClenning.

In collaboration with Sidelines Coach Excursions we have enjoyed trips to gardens like Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, and East Rusten Manor. In February 2009 we will be going to Anglesey Abbey Winter Garden.

All meetings are open to members who pay an annual subscription of £8, and also to non-members who pay £2 for the evening. A newsletter is published monthly - these can be found here ...

If you would like to join our club, or just see for yourself, please come to any of the above meetings where you will be made welcome.

For £1, tea and biscuits, and a raffle are provided each month. Garden related items are sold at the end of the evening to raise money for charity and club funds – so any unwanted plants, books, produce or tools are very welcome.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:-
Sarah House Phone 01953 788460, or Su Leavesley Phone 01953 789752 email: