8 February 2018

Horticulture and Tourism

Organised by:

SCI's Horticulture Group in partnership with the Professional Horticulture Group South West

Bridgwater College Cannington Centre

Registration Closed

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Synopsis
A meeting organized by the Professional Horticulture Group South West.  Speakers include: Peter Thoday, Robin Andrews & Denise James.
Programme

Day1

Event Schedule
10:30
Registration, tea/coffee
11:00
Chairman's Introduction – John Lockwood
11:05
Some observations on the Management of gardens as Tourist attractions. Peter Thoday
11:45
National Trust Dunster Castle: ‘The management of the Gardens at Dunster Castle’ Robin Andrews: Head Gardener
12:25
The benefits of Bloom and how it can raise the profile of a town or village and how it can contribute to tourism and the local economy Denise James: South West Britain in Bloom
12:35
The Landscape Trade and Brexit Adam Martin, Landscaper for Queen Thorne Landscapes, and more recently Sherborne Turf
13:05
Lunch
14:00
End of meeting
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Venue and Contact

Bridgwater College

Cannington Centre
Rodway Hill
Cannington
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA5 2LS

Peter Grimbly, SCI Horticulture Group

Tel: +44 (0)1858 461553

Email: petergrimbly@btinternet.com

Fees
£16 (including lunch); Students are welcome to attend free of charge (no lunch)

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Additional Info

Partner
Professional Horticulture Group South West