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.

2026 Programme and Meetings

Something for everyone

We are very excited for the 2026 year ahead. Our range of speakers for 2026 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!

Bring cash to meetings

As with many of our speakers bringing seeds; plants and/or books but do not have the facility to take debit/credit cards may I suggest you bring some cash to meetings just in case you wish to purchase something.

Thursday 1st October 2026 - Speaker Pauline Weeks

The wild bunch in your Patch
Pauline Weeks will give a talk entitled "The wild bunch in your Patch" She will be identifying critters and showing the relationship between your patch and the life within. She will also help us in understanding the social media critter scientists. There will be specimens to hold!! Pauline has spoken to us before on a different subject and she is a good clear speaker.

Thursday 5th November 2026 - Annual Quiz

And winter/ pumpkin evening
Our Annual Quiz and winter/ pumpkin evening. You will be pleased to know that Frances has not compiled the fiendish quiz this year, it has been very kindly set by Wendy. This is your chance to show off your artistic skills. We have 3 categories to enter, if you are feeling adventurous enter all three.

1) A decorated pumpkin, squash or gourd. They can be shop bought but the wild and weird extras will be all yours!
2) An Autumn themed floral arrangement using anything you have hanging around the house or bought. We look forward to seeing originality.
3) A seasonal craft item or Autumn related photo. It has to have been made by the entrant and not used before, thanks.

This is also your chance to enter the quiz with stupendous prizes. Free tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served.

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.