ABOUT OUR CLUB
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The Kensington Gardeners' Club meets in Kensington and trips start and end there, and membership is open to ALL. We offer a series of lectures, visits and also host an annual garden competition. The Kensington Gardeners' Club is affiliated to The London Garden Society. Many of our members, past and present, have gone on to win prizes in the LGS London-wide competition.
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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VISITS to interesting gardens
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TALKS by gardening experts
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GARDEN COMPETITION with prizes and trophies
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
I love being a member of the club because it is full of friendly and interesting people who share similar interests - June
The parties are fun and well organised. There is a good variety of talks - Peter
I just love everything about our club: our garden visits are so varied and well organised, the talks on zoom really quite suit our wet and cold months and the new venue is great - Angela
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CLUB MEETINGS & TALKS
Meetings take place at St George's Church, Aubrey Walk, W8 7JG. Doors open at 2:00 and talks commence at 2:30. Afternoon tea follows at modest cost. This is a good opportunity to meet fellow members and socialise. Meetings are free to members and members are welcome to bring guests at a cost of £5 per guest. Payment may be made by cheque or bank transfer. To participate and for more payment details please email Susan at susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com
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MEETINGS, LECTURES and TRIPS​​​​
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COMPETITION JUDGING
Friday May 23, 2025
Judy Fish will judge this year. For more information please call 07949 441 662 or email kensingtongardeners@gmail.com.
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LONDON VISIT
Thursday June 5, 2025, 3:00
Meet Dr Alice Laughton of the Holland Park Ecology Centre for a tour including the woodland side of the park normally closed to the public.
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GARDEN HOLIDAY
Tuesday, June 17 - Thursday June 19, 2025
Join us on this three-day holiday to Canterbury where we will visit Emmetts Garden, Sissinghurst, Goodnestone Park and Gardens, Belmont Gardens and Rivermill Himalayan Gardens. We will stay at the centrally located Hampton by Hilton Hotel and will dine on the first evening on the 5th floor in the restaurant overlooking Canterbury Cathedral.
SUMMER PARTY
Wednesday July 9, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30
Join us at St. George's Church.
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GARDEN OPENING
Sunday July 6 and Sunday July 20, 2025, 2:00 -5:30
National Garden Scheme - £5 donation. Harvey Groffman – 57 St. Quintin Ave, W10 6NZ
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PRIVATE VIEW FOR MEMBERS
Sunday July 27, 2025, 2:30 -4:00
National Garden Scheme - £5 donation includes tea and cake. Harvey Groffman – 57 St. Quintin Ave, W10 6NZ
CLUB MEETING
Saturday September 20, 2025 - 2:30
Mark Wasilewski LVO, park manager at the Royal Parks, will provide insight into ‘The Queen’s Garden.’ Please note that this meeting will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Holland Road, Kensington, W14 8HA.
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CLUB MEETING - PRIZE GIVING
Saturday October 18, 2025 - 2:30
Meet this year’s winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A with afternoon tea to follow.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday November 15, 2025 - 2:30
Andrew Babicz, horticultural journalist, presents the Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday December 6, 2025 - 12:30
Enjoy Christmas Lunch with fellow members and a fabulous raffle!
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FIND A COPY OF OUR FULL PROGRAMME HERE
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