I must admit to a growing excitement at the approach of the annual Discussion Weekend..... it is one of my favourite parts of the SRGC year, along with the Early Bulb Day.
The Early Bulb Day is so much fun as we all gather after the winter for a hectic day of chat, enlightenment and shopping.....probably in that order!!
The Discussion weekend is just an extended version of that, only instead of finding out what has happened to plants over the winter, we find out what everybody did on their holidays and which places are most popular/recommended....... then there are all the talks to inspire and encourage us....the cheerful company of friends with similar alpine obsessions.....the chance to see how many new ties Brian Smethurst has this year..... oh, the list of delights is endless......did I mention the comfy hotel and good food ?
For some of us, of course, the Weekend IS our holiday... so that makes it even more special.....but the best part is, without doubt, the company of so many lovely friends........I can hardly wait!!
