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Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« on: February 18, 2011, 10:38:28 PM »
DUNBLANE EARLY DWARF BULB DISPLAY
19th February 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

VENUE: Victoria Hall, Stirling Rd, Dunblane, Perthshire
LOCATION: Opposite the railway station.
ENTRIES: To be staged on the day. Queries to the Show Secretary
STAGING: 9.00 - 10.00 am, Saturday of the show
RHS JOINT ROCK GARDEN PLANT COMMITTEE: will meet at 12.00 noon.
Plants for consideration must be registered by 11.00 am.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
BROOKFIELD PRIZE one pan Crocus grown from seed by the exhibitor.
First prize £10 Second £5 Third £3

TALKS:
11.00 am “Species variation in Narcissus”
Brian Duncan
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2.00 pm “Smaller Daphnes”
Peter Erskine

Members are invited to contribute to the day by bringing as many pans of dwarf bulbs and early flowering alpine plants as possible. Every contribution increases the value of the display for others. Please bring as many pans of bulbs and alpines as possible. Plants will be grouped into `classes' on the morning between 9 am and 10 am. The usual rule of one pan per class per exhibitor will be waived. No prize money or points will be awarded.
Space will be available for cut flowers of plants which members do not want to disturb in the garden. Please bring your own vases for cut flowers. Members may also stage small exhibits of several pans to show variation in species etc.
Contributions are invited to the 50:50 plant sale, which will be held to cover expenses.
Members are asked to help with the teas and plant stall as this day is organised by the Bulb Group rather than a local group, and the Bulb Group’s activities benefit all members.


A coach load of Aberdeen Group Members are headed down to  Dunblane tomorrow ... hope we meet lots of  you there!
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2011, 07:25:34 PM »
A great day out. I was on the bus from Aberdeen and everone seemed to have a very enjoyable day.

               Thanks to everyone infront of and behind the scenes.

                       Here are some photos to give a flavour of the event.

                                    Graeme
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2011, 07:33:57 PM »
And more.

          Graeme
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2011, 07:37:37 PM »
Nice set of pics Graham. Was it cold up there today, they've all got their fleeces on. 14C here this afternoon.
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2011, 08:18:56 PM »
David,
         We drove down through rain then sleet and some of the fields had a little carpeting of snow, however it was fine inside the hall and I had a bowl of spicey parsnip soup there to warm me up.

                                          Graeme
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2011, 08:20:46 PM »
David, please no talk about the English Riviera...I awoke to snow before heading up to Dunblane! We usually get a bright sharp day at Dunblane; not today, it was dreich.
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2011, 08:22:13 PM »
12c here today  ;D
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2011, 08:41:30 PM »
14c here. ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2011, 09:10:00 PM »
Quote from: FrazerHenderson on February 19, 2011, 08:20:46 PM
David, please no talk about the English Riviera...I awoke to snow before heading up to Dunblane! We usually get a bright sharp day at Dunblane; not today, it was dreich.

Frazer, you know what they say about Devon! Rains six out of seven ;D Today must have been the seventh.
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2011, 09:25:53 PM »
The dodgy weather could not dampen the spirits of the Aberdeen gang on our comfy coach.  Isobel McW. brought along a LARGE tin of chocs  which were shared around all through our journey....a very kind thought of Isobel and much appreciated by the munching crowd.

 Will try a pic or two....
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2011, 09:27:44 PM »
more.....
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2011, 09:30:54 PM »
yet more......
 Not as neatly taken as Graeme's but hope it gives a flavour.
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2011, 09:38:52 PM »
Talks at the EBD were by Brian Duncan in the morning and Peter Erskine in the afternoon.
There were other visitors from "Norn Iron" in the form of June D and Kay, but I only spotted them from afar I didn't get a chat.
 I did however, meet Richards Hobbs who had been talking at the Snowdrop Day on Friday at the RBGE - he didn't think he'd be here today but had mis-read his plant ticket and isn't off home till tomorrow so he was off  back to Cambo... wondering what the weather was going to be. It was good to meet one of the folks the galanthophiles are always speaking about - a charming fellow.

Sue Gill and Christine B came...... Brenda and Alan Newton.... they all  "let the train take the strain".... Don and Linda Peace.... but they came by car so I hope they had a safe journey home, though the weather wasn't too bad by then ( well not going north  :-X)
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2011, 10:01:15 PM »
more photos......
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Re: Early Bulb Day -Dunblane 2011
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2011, 10:11:35 PM »
and the last ones.....

 ebd2011_j1 has David (Dr Rock) Millward in the background and Cyril the Glenrothes Greenfinger and Roma Fiddes.... finding something very amusing...
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