Our summer ended with a visit to Pembridge Terracotta Pottery to watch a large flowerpot made and decorated followed by lunch and a walk round the delightful medieval village of Pembridge.

In the afternoon we visited Hergest Croft Gardens; the home of the Banks family. Joseph Banks was a famous plant hunter and one of the founders for the Kew Gardens. He grew many specimen trees at Hergest Croft from seed. A hot but happy day!

On September 24, Neil Cook, head gardener at Hanbury Hall, talked to us about the recreation of Hanbury Hall gardens. It is the hard work and enthusiasm of men like Neil that have brought back to life the wonderful lost gardens for the present generation to enjoy. The work has included the restored crown bowling green, which is now available to use. Money is desperately needed for the ongoing work to continue. On October 22, we welcome a return visit from Howard Drury, well-known lecturer, TV presenter, consultant and writer. Howard will be talking to us about bugs, bad and good. There should be many questions so Howard will be kept busy. Come and join us.

Visitors are welcome from 8pm at St Saviours Hall, West Hagley. For more information, call Judy on 01563 777014.