Snowdrop Events, 2018

[Maggi Young]

Let's make a start to the  dates for 2018

 Thenford Gardens in Northamptonshire will be having two snowdrop days next year, on the 7th and 18th of February-
   http://thenfordarboretum.com/visiting/   

 February 24 and 25, 2018: Schneeglöckchentage im Luisenpark, Mannheim, Germany

[Alan_b]

The Hardy Plant Society Galanthus Group holds an annual AGM & Study Day and in 2018 this will take place on Sunday 18th February, somewhere in the West Midlands.  A unique and popular feature of this event is the opportunity for members to sell snowdrops with just a small percentage commission going to the Group.

[Blonde Ingrid]

Harvey's Snowdrop Day is being held on 20th January 2018.

Like this year it will be a week before Myddelton!

[JanB]

Myddelton House Ultimate Snowdrop Day: 27/01/18
AGS: 3/2/18
Shaftesbury: 10/02/18
Oirlicher/Nettetal: 17/02/18
Cottage Garden 17/02/18
HPS: 18/02/18
Mannheim: 24/02/18
Hamburg: 3/03/18

[Alan_b]

As above, the AGS Snowdrop Day is on Saturday 3rd February 2018.  AGS members can book now but non-members have to wait until 31st October.  There will be talks by Andy Byfield, David MacLennan and Wim Boens.  Nurseries attending include: Monksilver, Glen Chantry, Woodchippings, Ivycroft, Matt Bishop and this year Edulis Nursery.

I forgot to mention the venue (which is the same as for the last two years) http://www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk/ , Lilleshall near Newport in Shropshire.   

[Brian Ellis]

First and Last depending on which way you see it!

Speaking to Joe Sharman yesterday I learnt that there will be a talk by Melvyn Jope on November 4th 2017 at Shorelands AKA Blacksmiths on G.reginæ-olgæ, I understand Melvyn is bringing bulbs for sale and Joe will also be there.

Also there will be a Snowdrop Event at The Old Vicarage East Ruston, home of Alan Gray and Graham Robeson on February 4th 2018, the day after the AGS meeting:

http://www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk/pages/view/563/Find-us.htm

No doubt there will be further details later.

[Bernadette]

Great Bens last autumn snowdrop event at Blacksmiths was excellent,  it was nice
to have a snowdrop event in the latter part of the year,  and an opportunity to purchase
R O snowdrops,  please keep us informed of any further details.

[Alan_b]

I am given to understand that the Shorelands/Blacksmiths event is still at the early planning stages so you should probably hold-off trying to make a booking until it has been officially announced.  But thanks for the heads-up on both events, Brian.

Emma T. had been thinking about organising an event for aficionados of autumn-flowering snowdrops but she has not written anything about this lately.  In my opinion, the real Cinderellas of the snowdrop world are the ones that flower in November and December and never get to be exhibited.     

[Maggi Young]

Nettetal Snowdropdays 2018

17 February and 18 February 2018
Daily from 10am to 5pm
Entrance fee: 5, - Euro
The price includes free use of the shuttlebus and the entrance to the exhibition at the "Oirlicher-Blumengarten"

As one of the biggest snowdrops festivals outside Britain, the nettetaler snowdrops days have been developing for years to become a attraction and mark the first highlight in the garden calendar
Plants friends from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France and England are here to choose from the great selection of Exquisite Dealers and lovers. Well-known British breeders will still be on site and offer their treasures for sale.
The family atmosphere also offers a traditional opportunity to exchange experiences and exchange experiences.
The Garden with the snowdrops collection of marlu & Günther Waldorf is also open during the days and attracts a visit to the extensive collection

Nettetaler snowdrops days 2018
17. February and 18. February 2018
Daily from 10.00 to 17.00
Admission fee: 5,- euro

As in the previous year, cars can be parked on the private site, around the " Royal Court

Location:
Land Café
Busses 14, 41334 Nettetal
http://www.zummuehlenberg.de


http://www.oirlicher-blumengarten.de/



Veanstalterverzeichnis:
Contact: Mrs. Waldorf Tel.: 02153-5967
Mr Bauer Tel.: 02202-7418

[Maggi Young]

As above, the AGS Snowdrop Day is on Saturday 3rd February 2018.  AGS members can book now but non-members have to wait until 31st October.  There will be talks by Andy Byfield, David MacLennan and Wim Boens.  Nurseries attending include: Monksilver, Glen Chantry, Woodchippings, Ivycroft, Matt Bishop and this year Edulis Nursery.

I forgot to mention the venue (which is the same as for the last two years) http://www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk/ , Lilleshall near Newport in Shropshire.   

[Alan_b]

From Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery

We are pleased to announce that we are holding an Autumn Snowdrop Lecture on November 4th. Melvyn Jope will be giving the lecture and both Melvyn and Joe Sharman will have snowdrops and related plants for sale. This will be a ticketed event, more details will be available next week and tickets will be on sale from the end of the month.

www.blackcottnursery.co.uk

Did this ever happen?  Were details announced and tickets put on sale?  The web site seems to be out of action at present.

[Maggi Young]

Comment on whether  Autumn Snowdrop Lecture  on 4th November  is going ahead at Blacksmith's Cottage ...

Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery " yes, we have just been busy with other projects! We might get the info out at the end of this week."

[Blonde Ingrid]

Blacksmiths Cottage Nursery " yes, we have just been busy with other projects! We might get the info out at the end of this week."

Beat me to it Maggs, just spoken to them and event tickets will be available around this weekend. Currently, Melvyn will be the only presenter and drops will be for sale! 

[Alan_b]

Thanks Maggie & Ingrid.  And I see that the link to the website is working again now. 

[Maggi Young]

Shaftesbury Snowdrop Study Day  -  Saturday 10th February 2018
Shaftesbury Arts Centre
13 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
SP7 8AR


The tickets for the Shaftesbury Snowdrop Study, Sale and Social are on sale now. We've adjusted them so you can select to attend (or not) the afternoon lecture.  Pam Cruickshank and the Shaftesbury Team  hopes old friends will approve and look forward to welcoming you and new faces too.

 There are still  titles for talks and speakers to be confirmed - but it's all looking good.....

Plans for the Day....

9.15 - 9.45 Registration, Tea and Coffee,

The art gallery and our pop-up shop will be open throughout the day.

Morning

10:00 - Kevin Hughes: TBC Kevin has spoken in Ireland and most recently in Sweden. Kevin is relatively local at Heale House.

11:00 - Joe Sharman: "Yellow Snowdrops - A Jaundiced View" We are delighted to have Joe speak for the first time at Shaftesbury.

Afternoon

12:00 - 14:00: VIP entry to our Snowdrop Sale, 'the Best in the West'

12:00 - Soup & Cake Lunch

14:00 - 14:45: Q&A session with the experts

14:00 - Guided tour of our Heritage Snowdrops with Emma Thick

*15:00 - 16:00: A horticultural talk by our guest lecturer, Anna Pavord, gardening correspondent for The Independent and the author of a number of books on plants and gardening. .... see details here :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anna-pavord-horticultural-lecture-february-10th-2018-tickets-38403133807?aff=ehomecard

*Anna Pavord's lecture is available with the Snowdrop Study Day with Anna Pavord Ticket or as a separate ticket.


Frequently asked questions  which may help......

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free all day parking is available at the Cattle Market Car Park behind Tesco SP78PH. There is long stay paid car parking directly opposite the Arts Centre but please make sure you are in the correct area of the car park!

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

We are a volunteer team and will be in the office on most Monday afternoons and on Thursdays 01747 300174 or email us on info@shaftesburysnowdrops.org

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes - please follow the instructions on eventbright.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have all your details at registration with your name badge.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

We'll hand write a ticket for you if come on someone else' ticket.


Buy tickets here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snowdrop-study-sale-and-social-day-february-10th-2018-by-shaftesbury-snowdrops-tickets-38401905132?aff=es2