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Perennial is the national charity for those who work or have worked in horticulture, providing help, advice and support for anyone experiencing need or difficulties, whatever their age or horticultural trade."
http://www.perennial.org.ukhttp://www.perennial.org.uk/events.aspxEvent Ticket bookings:
http://shop.perennial.org.uk/acatalog/Tickets.html"Founded in the 19th century, the charity has moved with the times as both horticulture and the needs of its people have changed. Perennial helps by providing money and services, and by ensuring people get the help they need from government departments, public and private organisations that are there to assist. Their highly skilled caseworkers are accessible and available to all who work in horticulture."
A charity worthy of our support andthere are various ways to do this, listed in their website. One ofthe most pleasureable ways is surly to attend one ofthe many events arranged to benefit the charity, held all around the UK, such as these two examples mentioned below:
30/09/2010
Garden Party Question Time
Scotland
Netherurd House, Blyth Bridge, Peeblesshire
Thursday 30th September, 2.30pm - 5.00pm
£20, including afternoon tea.
A joint event with Mercy Ships - tickets available from Susie Hope, 01899 830 475 or email susie.hope@mercyships.org.uk
http://www.mercyships.org.uk/-now, I'm not sure if tickets for this event are still available: make contact with Susie Hope sooner rather than later if you wish to attend.
07/10/2010
John Massey’s Private Garden
(Tickets still available)
http://shop.perennial.org.uk/acatalog/Tickets.htmlWest Midlands
Ashwood Nurseries, Kingswinford, W Midlands
10.30am - 12.00 noon (tour takes approx 1 hr)
£13, includes coffee and cake
20/11/10
Festive Gourmet Day, Oatridge College, Broxburn, Edinburgh
(Tickets still available)
http://shop.perennial.org.uk/acatalog/Tickets.htmlSaturday 20th November 2010, 10.30am to 4pm
£30 including lunch
.....and lots of other events with interesting places and people!
