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Post by andy on Nov 27, 2007 6:34:22 GMT
A couple of people have expressed an interest in coming and having a look round the garden i look after at work.
I have suggested a day in May....maybe one sunday and i was just wondering how many people would be interested in coming to Brighton for a day out.
I would show you around the rock garden and then onto Preston park opposite which houses some spectacular trees including some stunning old Elms and a gorgeous sunken rose garden.
I'd then take you to the Victorian walled garden which is about 200 yards from my garden and then on to our nursery for a look round and the opportunity to buy plants.
I will speak to my manager to arrange parking etc in the park and there will be refreshments available in the cafe if needed.
I know it's a bit early but you know how long it takes to organise these things....partners and kids are welcome too !!!
Let me know....i'll probably do it even if there's only one or two of you interested.
Andy
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 27, 2007 7:52:06 GMT
What a lovely idea Andy  If I was closer I would have loved to have come I'm a bit too far a way I'm afraid  I'm sure you'll have some that will jump at the chance. It does look fab were you work I have to say, and a personal guided tour round and next door too sounds great. |
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Post by Weeterrier on Nov 27, 2007 9:07:59 GMT
Dittto, but more so on the 'far way' front  |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 27, 2007 10:05:10 GMT
Well I'm definitely up for it Andy! Great idea, count me in!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2007 10:18:45 GMT
Andy, That would be lovely! I would like to come ;D Sara |
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Post by andy on Nov 27, 2007 10:59:05 GMT
I can give you a few rough driving times to Brighton....on a clear run, good weather doing 60-70mph. Dartford river crossing/Heathrow airport.....1 hour M25-A10 (top of M25).....1 hour 20 mins Grantham, Lincs....2 and a half hours Birmingham....two and three quater hours Norwich.....3 hours Weymouth.....2 and a half hours Central London....hour and a half Just to give people some sort of Ideas. Don't forget that Brighton ain't a bad place to come down for the weekend  and there's plenty of B&Bs around ! |
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Post by isabella on Nov 27, 2007 11:31:46 GMT
Andy - we don't have a car If I can cajole someone into bringing me I would love to come ;D |
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Post by andy on Nov 27, 2007 11:50:31 GMT
Andy - we don't have a car If I can cajole someone into bringing me I would love to come ;D No worries...i hope more people will sign up for it. Don't forget that if anyone does want to make a weekend of it, we have some stunning gardens to visit down here including... Sheffield park (20 mins drive)....one of Capability Browns finest gardens...now a national trust garden which boasts some of the most incredible specimen trees, awesome autumn colour and wonderful azaleas and rhodos. Wakehurst place (30 mins drive)....Kew in the country....again, lovely rhodos and azaleas plus lots of others And...Borde Hill and Nymans...both 20 mins away. |
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Post by Jonah on Nov 27, 2007 12:27:01 GMT
Oooh, I might be up for that Andy! ;D We aren't that far away, and the inlaws are in Worthing, so maybe I can leave the OH and children there and escape for a bit!  It is possible we are going camping near the end of May though, but I'll watch this space. |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 27, 2007 12:45:16 GMT
Andy - we don't have a car If I can cajole someone into bringing me I would love to come ;D No worries...i hope more people will sign up for it. Don't forget that if anyone does want to make a weekend of it, we have some stunning gardens to visit down here including... Sheffield park (20 mins drive)....one of Capability Browns finest gardens...now a national trust garden which boasts some of the most incredible specimen trees, awesome autumn colour and wonderful azaleas and rhodos. Wakehurst place (30 mins drive)....Kew in the country....again, lovely rhodos and azaleas plus lots of others And...Borde Hill and Nymans...both 20 mins away. And Leonardslee, that's not too far from you is it Andy?? Go and see the Wallabies in the woods!!  I'm not so far from you Isabella. It wouldn't be a problem to pick you up. |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 27, 2007 15:41:00 GMT
I would love it Andy but unfortunately you are just too far away. You couldn't swap jobs and work at Trentham could you??? ;D
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Post by snowowl on Nov 27, 2007 15:55:51 GMT
If i lived closer i would have loved to come and see you all but im just to far away. I see your point of a overnight stay andy but i have to many pets to find someone to look after mainly one spoilt cant be left cocker spaniel |
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Post by Barbara on Nov 27, 2007 16:44:07 GMT
I came to brighton once and city lost 4-0 in the cup >:  and it took 'till the next day to get home. ;D but if I am ever down your way I will take you up on it, |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 27, 2007 18:22:32 GMT
Lovely idea Andy, I'm sure it will be a great day for everyone and hope you can arrange it. I'm afraid I'm in Belfast and much too far away |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2007 18:41:46 GMT
Andy
I reckon I'm about 2½ hours from Brighton but if you let me know nearer the time, I'll try and see if I can work something out.
FA
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Post by andy on Nov 27, 2007 18:47:57 GMT
Andy I reckon I'm about 2½ hours from Brighton but if you let me know nearer the time, I'll try and see if I can work something out. FA Of course mate....hopefully one of the admin will kindly pin this. remember, the agenda will be set by the people who turn up...you can do as much or as little as you want. I'm your tour guide (read slave  ) for the day...or even the weekend if you want. |
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Post by Jardack on Nov 27, 2007 19:40:54 GMT
me I would love to come for a nosy around, would depend on the date tho as we have a 30th birthday party in N ewhaven the last weekend in May and I might not be fit on the Sunday!!! Jardack |
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Post by andy on Nov 27, 2007 19:59:06 GMT
me I would love to come for a nosy around, would depend on the date tho as we have a 30th birthday party in N ewhaven the last weekend in May and I might not be fit on the Sunday!!! Jardack The dates are there to be discussed.....i can pretty much work round any date in may or even june ? You choose....i'm easy |
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Post by Ruthie on Nov 27, 2007 19:59:23 GMT
I would be interested depending on what date was chosen. I'd have to arrange to spend the W/E with my sister in Croydon (could she come too?) and I'm already committed to taking my Mum over to Rellys in Telford sometime in May (date to be decided). Also 5/5 is OH's birthday and, although he puts up with me going away he may draw the line at that. (Don't invite him too BTW as, alas, he is not interested in gardening!) Hope all that makes sense!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2007 22:09:31 GMT
Forgot to say that it's my wedding anniversary in May (20th) so if that date could be avoided, all the better !
FA x
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Post by purplejulia on Nov 27, 2007 22:20:35 GMT
Sounds a great idea Andy. I don't drive myself but depending on the date I could probably persuade OH to drive me. He cycles to Brighton every year with the Veteran Cycle Club. He may well try and cajole me into taking our tandem! ;D Seriously I would love to come, by train if necessary.
Julia
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Post by Tig on Nov 27, 2007 22:53:01 GMT
Depends on the date - I may be able to come by train - but may need to find a B & B if I cannot get a return ticket for a reasonable time The pics you post are brill Andy - would love to have a guided tour x Tig |
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Post by Shrubrose on Nov 28, 2007 6:49:29 GMT
It's a great idea. I'd love to see the gardens and meet up with everyone but it's a bit too far for me Andy to comfortably manage in a weekend. Thanks for the invite. |
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Post by dirtyboots on Nov 28, 2007 10:20:20 GMT
I would love to come over Andy, not too far for what sounds like a wonderful time. Never been to Brighton either  We are busy in May and June with old car rallies, it just depends on the dates. Will watch this thread with great interest,thanks for the idea. <fingerscrossedsmiley> |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 28, 2007 11:16:30 GMT
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Post by nightowl on Nov 28, 2007 12:05:10 GMT
Chuckles!! How could you!!  Are you inferring thay we might abuse this generous offer by trying to steal cuttings? I'm sure that thought was very far from all our minds!! Of course Andy could avert this risk by having some already potted up to give away to us!! ;D ;D |
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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2007 15:22:43 GMT
Let me just add that you don't have to wait until May if you want to come and be shown around...there's still lots of nice stuff about in winter.
If you want a look round, just give me a day or two's notice by pm and i'll let you know if i'm going to be there.
Andy
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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2007 15:25:15 GMT
Chuckles!! How could you!! Are you inferring thay we might abuse this generous offer by trying to steal cuttings? I'm sure that thought was very far from all our minds!! Of course Andy could avert this risk by having some already potted up to give away to us!! ;D ;D  You can take as many cuttings as you like and as i say, if anyone wants to, we could go up to our nursery and there will be plants for sale of which i will organise a generous discount |
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Post by purplejulia on Nov 28, 2007 17:34:55 GMT
Oh yes please Andy, would love to go to the nursery and buy yet more plants. Will await a time in May when we can organise a party of GWD enthusiasts.
PJ
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Post by isabella on Nov 28, 2007 17:43:51 GMT
No worries...i hope more people will sign up for it. Don't forget that if anyone does want to make a weekend of it, we have some stunning gardens to visit down here including... Sheffield park (20 mins drive)....one of Capability Browns finest gardens...now a national trust garden which boasts some of the most incredible specimen trees, awesome autumn colour and wonderful azaleas and rhodos. Wakehurst place (30 mins drive)....Kew in the country....again, lovely rhodos and azaleas plus lots of others And...Borde Hill and Nymans...both 20 mins away. And Leonardslee, that's not too far from you is it Andy?? Go and see the Wallabies in the woods!! I'm not so far from you Isabella. It wouldn't be a problem to pick you up. Thankyou for your very kind offer nightowl If I can make it I may take you up on it ;D |
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I'm sure you'll have some that will jump at the chance. It does look fab were you work I have to say, and a personal guided tour round and next door too sounds great. 
Are you inferring thay we might abuse this generous offer by trying to steal cuttings?