Lytchett Minster & Upton Gardening Club


In March, Lois Phillips told us about compost making. She gave us a ‘Powerpoint type’ presentation. We all learnt something and were happy to welcome eight visitors to the evening as well as our members.


In April, Rob Ayres presented ‘The Rivers of Dorset.’ More about that next time.


Programe for 2019: On Thursday May 23rd


Jeff Porter and LMUGC Members present ‘A Quiz Evening’


At 7.30pm at Upton Community Centre, Poole Rd BH16 5HY (or if there are elections that day, in St Dunstan’s Church Lounge at the same location.)


This is a social event, open to all, with refreshments mid evening, so we hope to see you there, and to be able to chat and have fun.


The teams will be decided on the night, so no pre-booking, but there will be a prize for the best team. (Normal fee of £3 per person applies to non members.)


Upton In Bloom


A Plea For Help: Those viewers who have been following “Britain in Bloom” on BBC2, will have witnessed communities coming together to create spectacular make-overs and fl oral displays throughout the country. Fundamental to the success of these ventures were the role of volunteers and the support of the business community. And despite the many successes of Upton in Bloom, we have never been able to tap into that business support, which would make such a difference. For each year, the In-Bloom judges, comment on the fact that the local shops do not display hanging baskets or tubs. Because of that, the Gold Award remains elusive. We, of course, accept that extra work would be involved, especially watering, but what a difference it would make to the appearance of Moorland Way, The Triangle and the Co-op area – and might even improve the footfall. We would supply them to interested parties on request. So please contact us or call into the Town Council Offi ces any weekday morning to enquire.


Welcome Back: We were delighted at our most recent meeting, to welcome representatives from Yarrells School which is re-joining our endeavours to impress the In-Bloom Judges.


Horticultural Show 17th August 2019: The 2019 schedule is now available from the Town Council


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Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday 1st June, 10am-12noon At the Community Centre


As usual, we share this event with the ‘Day Centre,’ so come and see all the stalls, buy plants, teas, homemade cakes and much more.


‘Wasabi’ by James Harper Thursday 27th June, 7.30pm


‘Discovering Dorset (part 4)’ by Reverend Timbrell


Thursday 25th July, 7.30pm


A talk by staff about Keynston Mill Thursday 26th September, 7.30pm


‘Wildlife of a Working Forest’ by Mike Read Thursday 24th October, 7.30pm


Our Thursday evening events are held at Upton Community Centre, Poole Rd BH16 5HY. Our visitors fee of £3 includes tea/coffee and biscuits. You are most welcome!


For further details, visit www.lmugc.org.uk or contact secretary@lmugc.org.uk. Why not join us?


Tessa Burrows


Offi ces, Moorland Parade, the Upton Post Offi ce, Library, Central Café and shops, as well as other businesses around town. It does contain a number of changes, especially in the bakery and home produce classes for adults and in the children’s section. We are also increasing the number of trophies to be won.


NB: Would 2018 trophy holders please ensure trophies are returned to the Town Council Offi ces by the end of July. Thank you.


New Members: We were delighted to welcome two new members at our February meeting, Irene and Stuart McKell. For 16 years they were mine hosts at St Peters Finger and then established the very successful Lytchett Royal Cattery, before retiring to pastures new. Having settled in the town again, Stuart has already made his mark as a very active town councillor and we are very pleased that he and Irene are bringing their enthusiasm and gardening expertise to Upton in Bloom. YOU will be made very welcome if you would like to join us at our next meeting.


Ray Griffin For Upton In Bloom • 01202 623595 / 622046


To advertise, please contact 01202 657317 or email harriet@broadstonelink.co.uk


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