EVENTS 2013
FREE Children's Workshops
St. David's Day Daffodil Competition 2013
"The St David's Day Daffodil bulb was launched last year and local schools were invited to enter our growing competition...and LLANFOIST FAWR PRIMARY won!
Now our Plant Team are off to Llanfoist for a school gardening session as their prize."
also, a big thank you to all primary schools who took part; Blaenavon Heritage VC, Willowtown, Cross Ash, Llandogo & Shirenewton.
(Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx)
EVENTS 2012
Breakfast with Santa...
This event has been fully booked
(Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd & Christmas Eve Sold Out)
Join us for a Breakfast party treat starting at 9am in the Cafe. As you feast on our Sugarloaf breakfast you’ll be joined by Santa and Magic Stu for party games, close up magic and present giving. And this year the children can come along in fancy dress; the theme is ‘Pirates & Princess’s’ with spot prizes for the best!
Dates currently available;
Saturday 15th December (Sorry, this date has Sold Out)
Sunday 16th December (Sorry, this date has Sold Out)
Saturday 22nd December (Sorry, this date has Sold Out)
Sunday 23rd December (Sorry, this date has Sold Out)
Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve Sold Out)
The cost per guest is £9 for the first 4 dates and £11 per guest on Christmas Eve; this includes full English breakfast or continental breakfast options for adults and children.
Breakfast starts at 9am (arrival from 8.45am) to 10.30am approx.
CLICK HERE to book online
Santa's Arrival
10am Saturday 17th November 2012
(tickets to meet Santa in his Grotto are available from 9am)
Santa arrives with his trusted reindeer Comet & Cupid for the opening of his Winter Wonderland Grotto.
Come along to help Santa settle into his Grotto hideaway deep in the forest and meet his animal friends - little pigs, ducklings and fluffy rabbits.
Don't miss them, Comet and Cupid are only here on 17th November
He will be in his Grotto every weekend up until Christmas...
10am to 4pm - Saturday 17th November
12pm to 4pm - Sunday 18th November
12pm to 4pm - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November
12pm to 4pm - Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December
12pm to 4pm - Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December
12pm to 4pm - Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December
12pm to 4pm - Friday 21st December
12pm to 4pm - Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd December
Tickets to meet Santa are £6 per Child
(includes present)
Pre-school groups can also book up to visit Santa in his Grotto...
Tickets are £7 per child Incl. drink, homemade Christmas cookie, grotto visit & gift.
(Groups should be a minimum of 10 children)
Call Karen on 01291 690 751
Schools Out Workshops 2012
Register your interest today by email and we'll keep you updated!
E-mail: karen@raglangardencentre.co.uk Subject Line:'Schools Out 2012'
Halloween
'Juicy Fruity'
Tartlet Making
Venue: Sugarloaf Cafe
Dates: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Time: 3pm
Price: FREE
A great hands on experience for the children; we supply all the ingredients and the children make their Tartlets, choosing their own toppings ready to take home. Interested, then reserve a FREE place today! Each workshop expected to last 40 minutes approx.
Treats for Birds
Venue: The Pets Department
Dates: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Yes it's that time again to make Halloween treats for the birds. If you missed out last time, book early as this is a very popular workshop...the children get to mix up their birdie treat and mould ready to take home and set before putting out for the wild birds. Interested, then reserve a place today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
*PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MIXTURE USED WILL CONTAIN NUTS OR NUT TRACE
Summer Holidays
PIZZA MAKING
Venue: Sugarloaf Cafe
Dates: Every Wednesday in August (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)
Time: 3pm
Price: FREE
A great hands on experience for the children; we supply all the ingredients and the children make their pizza, choosing their own toppings before baking off to take home. Interested, then reserve a FREE place today! Each workshop expected to last 40 minutes approx.
Bug Search
Venue: The Activity Pod
Dates: Every Tuesday in August (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Time: 12 noon
Price: FREE
Join our Plant Team on walkabout as they start their bug search! Interested, then reserve a FREE place today! Each workshop expected to last 30 minutes approx.
Birdie Cupcake Making
Venue: The Pets Department
Dates: Every Tuesday in August (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Yes it's that time again to make wild seed cupcakes for the birds. If you missed out last time, book early as this is a very popular workshop...the children get to mix up their birdie treat and mould ready to take home and set before putting out for the wild birds. Interested, then reserve a place today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
*PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MIXTURE USED WILL CONTAIN NUTS OR NUT TRACE
Whitsun Holidays
BUG WORLD- challenge the team!
Venue: Pets & Aquatics Department
Dates: Wed 6th - Thurs 7th June
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Got a bug? Bring it in and challenge Martyn to identify it. And you can see our Bug World too, where Martyn will tell you lots about those crawly critters! Interested, then reserve a FREE place today! Each workshop expected to last 20 minutes approx.
QUEEN CUP CAKE MAKING
Venue: Sugarloaf Cafe
Dates: Fri 8th June
Time: 3pm
Price: FREE
Make & decorate cup cakes in celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. It's hands on, it's fun and each little chef can take their masterpiece home. Places limited so please reserve in advance! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
Easter Holidays
HUNT THE EGG
Venue: Pets & Aquatics Department
Dates: Tue 10th - Fri 13th April & Tue 17th - Fri 20th April
Time: 1pm
Price: FREE
Come and explore our Pets department and put the children's searching skills to the test. Hugh and his team...including Snowy the rabbit...have set the clues; all the little ones have to do is go 'hunt the egg'. Good Easter fun and there's a chocolate treat for the winners. Interested, then reserve a FREE place for your little explorer today! Each workshop expected to last 20 - 30 minutes approx.
SUMMER SEED SPROUTING
Venue: The Activity POD
Dates: Tue 10th - Fri 13th April & Tue 17th - Fri 20th April
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
We're growing sprouting vegetables using recycled egg boxes and cotton wool! Interested, then reserve a FREE place for your little grower today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
SHORTBREAD BUNNY MAKING
Venue: Sugarloaf Cafe
Dates: Tue 10th - Fri 13th April & Tue 17th - Fri 20th April
Time: 3pm
Price: FREE
Help our chefs make and create shortbread Easter bunnies before decorating to take home. Hands on, tasty fun for the children. Interested, then reserve a FREE place for your little master chef today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
February Half Term
BROAD 'BEANIE' GROWING
Venue: The Activity POD
Dates: Mon 13th - Fri 17th February
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Old fashioned growing for the kids! Broad bean seeds will be planted in recycled newspaper and the children take them home to grow and enjoy. Interested, then reserve a place for your little grower today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
BIRDIE CUPCAKE MAKING*
Venue: The Pets Department
Dates: Tue 14th - Thur 16th February
Time: 3pm
Price: FREE
Yes, we're making wild seed cupcakes for the birds. The children get to mix up their birdie treat and mould into cake cases ready to take home and set before putting out for the birds. Interested, then reserve a place today! Each workshop expected to last 30 - 45 minutes approx.
*PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE MIXTURE USED WILL CONTAIN NUTS OR NUT TRACE
Jubilee
Doorstep Challenge
Take part in our photographic plant display challenge in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Simply brighten up your entrance with beautiful plants, send us photo's of your display and you could win prizes of Garden Centre vouchers and more.
Entry forms are available in-store and should be completed and returned to Karen Hughes, Raglan Garden Centre, Abergavenny Road, Raglan. NP15 2BH (01291 690 751) by 22.06.12. Photographs will be on display at the Centre during July where our customers will have the chance to vote for the best display. The winning entry then goes forward to the National Competition being judged in August by Garden Trade News. Cut-off date for receipt of photographs 30.06.12.
There are 3 entry categories;
1. THE GREATEST HOME DISPLAY
2. THE GREATEST SCHOOL DISPLAY
3. THE GREATEST BUSINESS/COMMUNITY CENTRE DISPLAY
And remember, if you need any advice on plant choice and aftercare just call our plant team here at the Centre.
Good Luck, you could be our lucky winner!
June - Father's Day Rally
4th Vintage & Classic Vehicle Exhibition - Sunday 17th June
If you'd like to register your vehicle(s) for this years exhibition call Karen on
01291 690 751 or email karen@raglangardencentre.co.uk and we'll keep you
updated! This is Raglan's 4th exhibition with numbers growing every year.
It's a fun day for all motor enthusiasts and with over 80 exhibitor spaces available
advance registration is essential.
THIS YEAR WE'RE SUPPORTING GREENFINGERS CHARITY, WHO NEED OUR HELP IN CREATING MAGICAL GARDENS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPICES. SO FOR EACH REGISTRATION A 'GREENFINGERS RAFFLE' TICKET WILL BE ISSUED AND THERE ARE 3 GREAT PRIZES ON OFFER;
1st PRIZE
2 tickets to The Classic Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham & £50 expenses. Sponsored by Footman James, The Classic Motor Show is the biggest and most popular classic car exhibition in the UK, with over 1400 wonderful cars from all eras
2nd PRIZE
Weber portable BBQ, for lazy days away this Summer
3rd PRIZE
Summer picnic hamper, filled with delicious produce from our Food Hall
ADDITIONAL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN-STORE AT £1 EACH, SO IF YOU'D LIKE TO PURCHASE MORE JUST LET US KNOW.
Keep logging into our Events page as this year's calendar unfolds...