Halloween is behind us and the clocks have gone back and that can mean only one thing – the Gardening Club year is coming to an end. Of course, we still have our AGM and social which is coming up on Friday, 8th November – a chance to get together in a convivial atmosphere.

Next year’s talks programme is ready, so if you would like to renew your membership on Friday, please note that, as agreed at last year’s AGM, the annual membership fee has increased to £7. However, for the sake of convenience, we are keeping the cost of supper down to £3 this year, so please come armed with your £10 notes!

We have invited Mary Benger from Burrow Farm Gardens to bring along copies of her just-published book, A Compulsive Gardener, which she will sell after supper. The book tells the story of the development of her garden in Dalwood since she and her husband moved there in 1959. The price is £21.99, cash or cheque only. For more information, see the website www.burrowfarmgardens.co.uk/a-compulsive-gardener.

We very much look forward to seeing you at the AGM.