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Gilnahirk Horticultural and Civic Society
Join. Learn. Enjoy.
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Programme of speakers:
6 September 2023. Fergus Thompson, Head Gardener, Clandeboye Estate
4 October 2023. Talk on Bee Keeping
1 November 2023. Brian Burns, L'Arche, Belfast.
6 December 2023. Andy McCormick - Sow Grateful
Flower Farm, Castlereagh, 'Festive Flowers'.
January 2024. No Meeting.
7 February 2024. Aidan Campbell - talking about his l latest book on Shandon and Cherryvalley
6 March 2024. Johnny Bettes, Parks and Cemeteries Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council
3 April 2024. AGM and Quiz.
1 May 2024 Panel Q&A and Seedling Swap
Competition Table Themes
All entries must have been grown or made by you.


Our meetings are open to everyone, and take place at the Stye Brae Centre, Gilnahirk Road, Belfast. The meeting starts at 8pm. Talks usually alternate monthly between Civic and Gardening topics.
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Our club supports all types of gardening — cottage-style, native plant and succulent, vegetable and fruit and so on.
However, we do not limit our meetings to gardening issues. We are also a Civic Society and we arrange speakers on a wide range of topics. In the past we have heard about how to become a tour guide; the history of some of East Belfast's large houses; SD Bell's tea and coffee business; the Air Ambulance Service; local environmental issues as well as photographic presentations and demonstrations.
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