Lostwithiel Area u3a
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MARCH Saturday 29th |
The Lodge, Fletchersbridge | 3-acre riverside garden specialising in trees and shrubs chosen for their flowers, foliage and form, and embracing a Gothic lodge remodelled in 2016, once part of the Glynn estate. Water garden with ponds, waterfalls and abstract sculptures. Magnolias, Camellias and spring bulbs, early rhododendrons and azalias. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 30 mins Meeting time: 2pm Dogs: Yes on leads Entrance fee: £6 cash/card |
Liz Hemsley 01208871012 or 07740369846 lizhemsley@mac.com |
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APRIL Wednesday 23rd |
Polventon, Fletchersbridge PRIVATE VISIT |
Restored 1 1/4 acres bordered by mixed woodland and divided into different 'rooms'. Kitchen garden, mixed and cut flower borders, hydrangea walk, small waterfall bog garden. Rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas, bluebells, Japanese acers, sloping areas, narrow paths,stout shoes recommended. Limited numbers/parking. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 30 mins Meeting time: 1.30pm Dogs: N Entrance fee: £6 cash/card |
Irene Eliot 07732641207 i.eliot@btinternet.com |
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MAY Tuesday 6th |
Antony Woodland Garden, Torpoint | Antony Woodland Garden runs along the Lyner estuary and is one of the most beautiful gardens in Cornwall. One of only four international Camellia Gardens of Excellence. Magnolias, Rhodonendrons, wildflowers and sculpture. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 45 mins Meeting time: 10.15am Dogs: No Entrance fee: £10 Cash/card Proceeds to NGS |
Irene Eliot 07732641207 i.eliot@btinternet.com |
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JUNE (A) Tuesday 17th |
Roseland House PRIVATE VISIT |
This 1 acre garden is a mass of summer colour in late June/early July when the national collection of Clematis viticella cvs is in flower. Other climbing plants abound, lending foliage, flower and scent. Situated in the garden is a specialist climbing plant nursery which along with a Victorian conservatory and greenhouse is open. The garden features two ponds and lots of seating areas. |
Meeting point: LCC Picnic lunch in the garden or on the Millennium Green in the village. (leave 1.30pm to travel to Cornish Lavender) |
Irene Eliot 07732641207 i.eliot@btinternet.com |
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JUNE (B) Tuesday 17th |
Cornish Lavender PRIVATE VISIT |
A welcoming calm space to enjoy and relax. Learn about different lavenders and distillation process to make essential oils, followed by a cream tea. | Arrive at 2.30pm for private guided tour. Entrance fee £10 to include cream tea. Dogs: dogs are welcome on a lead |
Irene Eliot 07732641207 i.eliot@btinternet.com |
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JULY Tuesday 15th |
Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens PRIVATE VISIT |
Designated as a County Wildlife Site stretching over 13.5-acres, comprising over 130 lakes and ponds, wet woodland and ancient woodland areas. A weave of pathways around the site to secret gardens to take in the peace and tranquillity. N.B. Conservation work is still in progress. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 30 mins Meeting time: 10 am Dogs: Yes on lead Entrance fee: £4.50 |
Irene Eliot 07732641207 i.eliot@btinternet.com |
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AUGUST (A) Thursday 7th August |
Wildside, Buckland Monachorum | Hailed by many as the most imaginative and adventurous garden in England today. Over the last 20 years by manipulation a 3 acre site feels much bigger, evoking deep mysterious valleys and distant mountain tops, or the journey of water from spring to the oxbow lakes. The garden captures the essence of remembered landscapes. Agapanthus, Crocosmias, Watsonias, Tribute garden. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: Meeting time: Dogs: N Entrance fee: £12.50 (leave XXX to travel to Garden House) |
Lalita Madhvani
07812779369lalita.madhvani@gmail.com |
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AUGUST (B) Thursday 7th August |
Garden House, Buckland Monachorum | The long walk stretches away from the house and main lawns and takes you through the Summer Garden, The Dell and The Cottage Garden up to the stone circle and famous Betula ermanii "Grayswood Hill" tree. | Travel time: Dogs: Y Entrance fee: £15 |
Lalita Madhvani
07812779369lalita.madhvani@gmail.com |
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AUGUST Sunday 17th August |
Fan Cottage, Lerryn | A 1-acre garden in a stunning with views over the Lerryn river. Divided into different parts there is much to interest visitors including raised vegetable patches, fruit and apple trees, greenhouses, shrubberies and borders, a wildlife pond and a bonsai display. Plenty of seating and places to relax. Visitors are welcome to picnic or refreshments available at nearby pub. Limited numbers. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 20 mins Meeting time: 10.00am Dogs: N Entrance fee: £5 NGS |
Annie Singer 01208 871272 or 07497630742 annie.singer@talk21.com |
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SEPT Wednesday 3rd Sept |
Trebah Garden, Falmouth | Discover the magic of this 26-acre Cornish valley garden, with over 4 miles of footpaths. Explore under canopies bursting with exotic blooms and follow vibrant tunnels of colour that cascade down to the secluded beach in the Helford river. Minibus hire £15 per person for 2 garden visits. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: 1 hour Meeting time: 9am Dogs: Y on lead Entrance fee: £14.50. Refreshments extra pre-booking required. Leave at 1pm for Glendurgan |
Marion May 01208 873411 marionmay24@gmail.com |
| Wednesday 3rd Sept | Glendurgan, Mawnan Smith | Explore Glendurgan's three garden valleys that run down to the Helford river. Sun loving specimens enjoy the upper banks, and plants with big leaves and exotic flowers thrive in the lower valley. Tulip tree and wildlife ponds. 200 year old maze. This is a National Trust property. | Travel time: Dogs: Y on lead Entrance fee: £12.35 NT MEMBERS FREE. Pre-booked afternoon tea available |
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OCTOBER to be confirmed. OR |
Scorrier House & Burncoose | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: Meeting time: Dogs: Y Entrance fee: £ |
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OCTOBER to be confirmed |
Fontana Gardens, Tywardreath | Set in 14 acres of steeply wooded valley, with an outstanding collection of mature trees and shrubs. Pathways through the trees to lily ponds and waterfall fed by natural spring surrounded by camellias. Magnificent palmatum acer glade of some 70 trees. Gunnera, bamboo, Pagoda area with Italian fountain and statues. | Meeting point: LCC Travel time: Meeting time: Dogs: Y Entrance fee: £ |
Annie Singer 07497630742 annie.singer@talk21.com |
