News from Hedgerley Historical Society John Lovelock, the secretary of the HHS has kindly forwarded the programme for the next few months. If you are interested in attending please contact John on jdlovelock@btinternet.com History of Cranford Park 15th January Hedgerley Wassail 18th January Burnham Abbey Tour 24th January Mudlark Walk 3rd May Mikron 17th June...Read More
Frank Thomson Remembered We were sad to hear of the recent death of Frank Thomson, former Head Gardener at Stowe Gardens. A service of thanksgiving took place in Weston-Super-Mare on 4 December 2024 to remember Frank, who died on 3 November, aged 71. Frank was recruited by Stowe School in 1980 and spent his early...Read More
Please click on link to view Newsletter: BGT Autumn 2024 Newsletter draft The Newsletter of the Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust Autumn 2024 Claire, receiving her award from The Gardens Trust for Exceptional Contribution Award. The Gardens Trust Exceptional Contribution Award. The Trustees and Council of Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust are thrilled that Claire de Carle, the Chair,...Read More
Members of the Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust met for the annual Christmas Lunch at The Crown, Granborough on Saturday 30th November including a number of founding members. After drinks and a delicious seasonal lunch, Claire de Carle the Chair, thanked the Committee and all those who had helped with various events this year. The guest speaker...Read More
Exciting news for Milton Keynes as The National Trust has announced The Parks Trust as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. The big reveal during National Tree Week [1] follows a nationwide invitation, on the anniversary of the...Read More
National Tree Week National Tree Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of trees and The Tree Council wants as many people as possible to connect with, learn more about, benefit from, and maybe even help plant, these magnificent mainstays of our landscapes. Traditionally marking the start of the winter tree planting season, National Tree Week (NTW) 2024...Read More
Off the Wall Art Fair 16 November – 15 December The ever popular Off the Wall Art Fair is back for the first time since 2021. Come and enjoy browsing the great selection of art to choose from, with work by both established artists and new talent from the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire area and beyond....Read More
As we wrap up another year (and ourselves!), there’s still plenty of activities to enjoy across the city’s parks! Getting out into nature is essential for our wellbeing, even when the weather is a little chillier! There’s still lots to enjoy and get involved in across the parks as we head into the festive period....Read More
2025 Exhibitions We are excited to share two new exhibitions to look forward to at the Garden Museum in 2025, continuing our explorations of the intertwining of art, creativity and gardening: Garden Museum www.info@gardenmuseum.org.uk 19th March- 20 April 2025 John Morley: Artist Gardener 14th may – 21st September Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party Read More
Michael has been out taking photographs at the arboretums – look what happens in a week. November 14th – Evenley Wood Arboretum. Evenleys Stand of beech trees in autumn splendour and with the strange climate a Parrotia Persica (persian ironwood) was in flower this normally flowers in February!! November 19th – Tomkins Arboretum8th Birthday,...Read More
