Programme for 2023/24
May 22nd 2024
AGM – Followed by Cheese, Wine & Pate evening
7.30 – Milton Village Hall
August 10th 2024
MUWAGA Summer Show: This is YOUR opportunity for you to show us what you produce, learn from others, admire their entries and meet up with friends.
More details here
September 25th 2024
Hugh Woodward
Subject: “English Wine” – from our local expert!
7.30 – Milton Village Hall | Tea & Biscuits available
October 23rd 2024
Vanessa Berridge
Subject: “Garden Heaven”
Vanessa will explore a selection of gardens from her new book.
7.30 – Milton Village Hall | Tea & Biscuits available
November 27th 2024
Nathalie Mignotte
Subject: “Le Jardin Majorelle – Marrakesh”
A unique garden created by Jacques Majorelle and developed by Pierre Bergé and Yves St. Laurent
7.30 – Milton Village Hall | Tea & Biscuits available
2023/ 2024 Season of Talks and Events
Here, we list recent talks for the current season
April 24th 2024
Dr Michael Jones
Subject: ” Bringing order to the natural world : the work of Carl Linnaeus” – An insight into the most famous biologist after Darwin
Summary here >>>
March 27th 2024
Richard Preston
Subject: “Primrose Cottage, Steeple Aston”
Richard described his 20 year project to develop his garden at Primrose Cottage Steeple Aston.
This is an attractive garden with a very interesting history including a lovely ancient walled garden.
A summary is here >>>
February 28th 2024
Kate Burtonwood: Head Gardener
Subject – “Plantings and Design at Trinity College Oxford”
Kate abandoned her Civil Service career in her mid 30s to follow her passion for gardening and the outdoors. Amongst much else in her career development, Kate worked as a volunteer in gardens near the Inns of Court in London, whilst studying for RHS Diploma as part of a training pathway which included work at the Oxford Botanical Gardens.
A summary is here >>>
January 24th 2024
Mandy Bradshaw
Subject – “Beyond the Garden Gate – her guide to 12 Cotswold Gardens and their Creation” (rescheduled from November 22nd)
A summary is here >>>
November 22nd 2023
[Cancelled]
October 25th 2023
Stephen Wass
Subject – “Stowe Landscape Gardens through the Ages and the Present Day”
Stephen Wass, operating as ‘Polyolbion Archaeology’ has an M.A. in Historical Archaeology from the University of Leicester. Among many projects over time, Stephen has carried out work for The National Trust at Stowe Landscape Gardens as part of the huge NT restoration project of the parkland and its buildings
A summary is here >>
September 27th 2023
Nathalie Mignotte
Subject – “Gardens of the Alhambra & Generalife, Granada”
Natalie is a former lecturer and Academic Manager of the Horticultural Department at Hartpury College. In her talk on the gardens of these famous Granada landmarks, she outlined the relationships and influence of history, geology, climate and faith on their creation.
A summary is here >>
2022/ 2023 Season of Talks and Events
Summary of past events for 2022/3 season is here >>
2021/ 2022 Season of Talks and Events
Summary of past events for 2021/2 season is here >>
