Events 2010...What's On...and much more!

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September                                    

 

 

Saturday 18th & Sunday19th September

Join us in the Castle grounds for the Big Soup School Competition event

being hosted by the Abergavenny Food Festival.  This year Raglan Garden

Centre are the proud sponsors of the AFF Food Academy  and we'll be

joined by local secondary schools for the final judging.   

• a fun day for the whole family
• advice on grow your own from our expert growers
• vegetable display beds

Abergavenny Food Festival tickets are available now from the box office 01873 850805 or log onto www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com

 

August                                           

Children's August Workshops (4 dates only)

'Christmas'  Potato Growing 11.30 to 12noon Tuesday's

J oin us at our 30 minute interactive workshop for the children.  We'll supply

all the materials and the children take their planted potatoes away to

grow and harvest in time for Christmas ... hands on tastee fun!

COST £5 PER CHILD (NON REFUNDABLE)

PLACES CAN BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE

Just 4 dates; 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th August only and places are limited, so why not reserve a place for your child to avoid disappointment by calling Karen on 01291 690 751.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Day Tour  -  SOLD OUT

Shrewsbury Flower Show -  Saturday 14th

Tickets have now been released for Shrewsbury Flower Show 2010.  Join us

for luxury coach transfer to the historic town of Shrewsbury for a day of floral

splendour combined with continuous entertainment, which makes this one of

the UK's oustanding summer events.  Plus with re-admit tickets you'll be able

to visit the town with its picturesque half timbered buildings and return entry

into the showground.  There are several pick-up points, including the

convenience of free parking in the grounds of the Garden Centre and you can

pre- book your seats on the coach.  If you'd like to join our day tour contact

Karen on 01291 690 751 or pop along to the Garden Centre.

Garden Club Price £35.50*

Non Member Price £39.00

*Not a member of our free Club, simply join in-store or on-line before you make your

purchase.  Plus when you join on-line you'll earn 500 points (£5) to redeem against

your ticket price!

 

 

July                                               

Rose Fragrance Festival - Sat 3rd to Sun 11th July

Enjoy a 9 day spectaculur of our stunning displays of fragrant Roses from

world renown growers...David Austin & Wharton's.  Throughout the Festival

you can view our floral displays and learn more about these superb varieties

through information boards and handy leaflets.

 

 

June                                              

Father's Day Special

Vintage & Classic Car Exhibition - Sunday 20th

 

 

 

Our second successful exhibition...

And an enjoyable day had by all.  Thank you to all exhibitors for presenting your vehicles in pristine condition.  This year's prizes went to Mark for Best Vintage Information (1935 Austin A35), Keith and Jan for Best Classic Information (1969 Jaguar E Type), Ray and Lynda for Best Dressed in Era of Vehicle (1965 Humber Super Snipe) as pictured above.  Take a closer look at the Humber and if you can help Ray and Lynda with the history of the vehicle contact Karen on 01291 690751.  

Register your vehicle for next year's exhibition.

If you're interest in registering your vehicle(s)  for next years event  call

Karen on 01291 690 751.  

There is capacity for up to 80 exhibits  and advance registration is essential.   

(Please note the Garden Centre cannot carry liability for any vehicle parked or exhibited)

 

Children's Whitsun Workshops (1st - 4th)

'Sunflower' Growing 2pm  -  FREE EVENT

J oin us at our 30 minute interactive workshop for the children.  We'll supply

all the materials and the children take their planted Sunflower seed away to

grow ... hands on fun and it's FREE!

PLACES CAN BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE

Just 4 dates and places are limited, so why not reserve a place for your

child to avoid disappointment by calling Karen on 01291 690 751.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

May                                                

Plant & Lawncare Questiontime - Saturday 8th May

Presented by The Scotts Company expert Lark.  So if you have a question  

for Lark on the care of your garden pop along to the Garden Centre between  

11am and 3pm.

 

Easter                                          

Children's Easter Workshops

'Tom & Cherry' Tomato Growing 2pm  -  FREE EVENT

This Easter the children can learn how to plant and grow from baby plants

to delicious tomotoes they can enjoy.  30 minutes of interactive fun and

we'll supply all the materials.  Each child takes home their potted plant.

'Tom & Cherry' Workshop Dates;

Tuesday 30th March

Thursday 1st April

Tuesday 6th April

Thursday 8th April

Friday 9th April

PLACES CAN BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE

Avoid disappointment and reserve a place for your child in advance by calling

Karen or Debs on 01291 690751.  All children to be accompanied by an adult.

 

Easter Egg Decorating Workshop 10am - SOLD OUT

Join Chef this Easter for chocolate egg decorating.  Chef will be helping the

children create a beautfully decorated egg, which will be wrapped to take

home as a eggstra special Easter treat.  And after all that hard work the

children can sit down and enjoy homemade cookies!

Easter Egg Workshop Dates;

Thursday 1st April (tbc)

Wednesday 31st March (tbc)

Tuesday 30th March

Monday 29th March

 

Tickets are now on sale in-store - SOLD OUT

Cost £5 per child (includes wrapped decorated egg,

drink & Easter cookies)

Places are limited - bookings recommended. Contact Karen Hughes for further

details on 01291 690751.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Chicken Hunt - starts Good Friday (1st April)

In-store competition for the children.  Simply go hunt the chicken, answer the questions and complete the rest at home...easy! 

2 great prizes for 2 lucky winners - children's activity pack to amuse and entertain.

Guidelines - For children up to the age of 14 years. Closing date for completed entry forms Friday 9th April. Original entry forms only. Judges decision final. Winners notified by telephone 16th April.

Return to - Karen Hughes, Raglan Garden Centre, Abergavenny Road, Raglan. NP15 2BH

WINNERS - LEO CARROLL & HONOR MORT

LEO CARROLL (AGE 6) pictured below 

 

HONOR MORT (AGE 11) awaiting picture

 

 March                                           

Terry Walton Talk & Demo Sat 13^th - SOLD OUT

Terry Walton BBC Radio 2's Allotment Doctor is here at 11am talking

'making use of the small garden and container growing'.

TICKETS £5 (per person)

and includes a speciality tea or coffee after the event, plus

10% off  'Grow your Own' product for Garden Club Members

(if you're not a member you can join in-store or on-line before you

purchase your ticket(s).  Terry will be outside under our canopy area

for his talk & demo so remember to wear something warm!  Places

are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 February                                       

Half Term Children's Workshop (15^th - 19^th) 

'Percy Potato' Growing 2pm Monday to Friday - FREE EVENT

J oin us at our 30 minute interactive workshop for the children.  We'll supply

all the materials and the children take their pototo away to grow...

...hands on tasteeee fun!

PLACES CAN BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE

Just 5 dates and places are limited, so why not resereve a place for your

child to avoid disappointment by calling Karen or Debs on 01291 690751.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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