Meeting and Events

Throughout the year Purbrook Horticultural Society lay on a series of informative meetings about gardening, conservation, plants, nature, flower shows and lots more besides. On this page you can see our list of forthcoming meetings for the year ahead.

2024/2025 Programme and Meetings

Something for everyone

Updated: 27th October 2024
We are very excited for the 2025 year ahead. Our range of speakers for 2025 will provide something for everyone, and we look forward to sharing their expertise we our members. If you have any questions about the speakers, just contact Lynda.

Start Times & More Details

All talks are held at Deverell Hall, London Road with doors open at 7PM for a 7.30PM start. Meetings are free to members and there is ample free parking behind the hall. An interval is normally held mid talk in order to have a free cup of Tea or Coffee and Biscuits; purchase from the Sales Table; announce the winner of the £5 Store voucher for best exhibit on the Show table [as judged by the speaker]; book your seat on the trip; draw the raffle, renew membership and take a comfort break!

Thursday 7th November 2024 - Pumpkin Evening

It's that time of year!
The Thursday 7th November meeting is our fantastic Pumpkin Evening and Quiz. Free to members and prizes to be won! For those not yet attended these they are fun! Some [although not mandatory] do decide to come dressed for the occasion that is not that they usually attend naked but in a mildly spooky but fun way.

Tea/Coffee and light refreshments are served free and you have the opportunity to win prizes in the following classes:-

1. A Decorated Pumpkin; Squash or Gourd which may be shop bought and then decorated if you have not grown any
2. A Floral Arrangement with the title "Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness" which is an Autumnal arrangement to include fresh or artificial Pumpkin or Gourd
3. Any crafted item relating to Autumn.

There will also be a quiz to be done in teams of 4 with Frances as the quiz master with prize given to team achieving the highest number of correct answers.

Thursday 5th December 2024 - Our AGM

AGM - Have your say
The AGM, not a boring evening, but a chance for you to find out all the facts about the club and to have your say.

Thursday 6th February 2025 - Speaker Andrew Negus

The History of Portsmouth 1930 to Present Day
Andrew Negus will continue his 'History of Portsmouth' with Part 4- 1930 to Present Day. Andrew is a local retired history teacher who has been around the world twice. He is a Blue Badge guide for the South. He also keeps chickens, bees and daughters (his own words).

Thursday 6th March 2025 - Speaker Alan Horgan

Apprentice to Scientist
Alan Horgan is a qualified horticulturist and in 55 years has covered all aspects of gardening, plant trials, teaching and plant protection. Since retiring he judges and exhibits in local shows and has an interest in photography and art. He will take us through his career as 'Apprentice to Scientist'.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GARDENING?

The society is open to ALL who are interested in gardening. Meetings and talks are held at DEVERELL HALL, LONDON ROAD, PURBROOK and start at 7.30pm.
For just £5.00 PER YEAR for a household, you can access these meetings and our Trading Store which offers discounted gardening items.