About Us
The Somerset Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society was formed in 1979 and continues to meet monthly in Taunton. Aside from a programme of talks, it holds a highly regarded pelargonium show and a smaller fuchsia display.
Membership
Membership is £12pa (January-December) but new members, who join during the year, will pay a proportionate amount.
To see if you would like to join the society, why not first come to a meeting? The cost for visitors is a reasonable £3.
Meetings and Shows
2024 PROGRAMME
Wednesday 28 February 7.30pm
BISHOP’S PALACE GARDENS, WELLS – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
James Cross, head gardener since 2004, explores the delights
of the 14 acre gardens with Grade II* listed status
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 27 March 7.30pm
MEMBERS’ EVENING WITH PELARGONIUMS
Slide show, demo etc with Brian Carlson and members
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 24 April 7.30pm
THE NATURE OF SOMERSET’S COAST
Based on his book of the same name, Nigel Phillips travels along Somerset’s 64 miles of coastline revealing a diverse landscape rich in flower and marine wildlife
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 29 May 7.30pm
A-Z OF MY FAVOURITE FUCHSIAS
Return visit by Derek Dexter from Chard
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Saturday 22 June 11.00am-5.00pm
NATIONAL PELARGONIUM SHOW
The Learning Studio, RHS Hilltop Science Centre, RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley Lane, Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QA
Saturday 29 June 1.00-4.00pm
PELARGONIUM SHOW AND FUCHSIA DISPLAY
West Monkton Village Hall, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8NE
Judge: David Taylor
Saturday 6th July 12.00-4.00pm
BRISTOL FUCHSIA AND PELARGONIUM SOCIETY SHOW
St Luke’s Church Hall, Glenarm Walk, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4LS
June, July & August No meetings
Wednesday 25 September 7.30pm
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Fuchsia and pelly chat; bring a plant to talk about
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 30 October 7.30pm
DEATH AND SERVICE
Richard Cooper-Knight has visited every WWI, CWGC grave in Somerset, over 800 in number. Each headstone hides a story, and Richard will shed light on the lives and deaths of some of those long forgotten names
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
Wednesday 27 November 7.30pm
AGM AND BUFFET SUPPER
United Reformed Church Hall, Paul Street, Taunton TA1 3PF
If members have excess items eg plants, allotment produce, pots, gardening books and want to sell them, a table can be provided at the monthly meeting. Just ask on the night.
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