Informal group of 40 launched in 2009 . Monthly events April - October each year .The Rutland branch is open to any paid up member of CGS. CONTACT Jill Lessey The Old School ,Manor Road ,Stretton .Oakham.Rutland LE15 7QZ   Tel 01780410533 email djlessey16@gmail.com       

      MAY SUNDAY 31st MAY CGS 44th AGM and Garden visit in NORFOLK . The AGM  is at East Tuddenham NR20 3 LR Programme in the magazine page 14. Organiser & member going up on Friday staying at pub locally  exploring gardens on the Sat 30th if any members want to join us most welcome . GET in touch . 

JUNE THURSDAY 25th  GARDEN & NURSERY  11.00am  Home Farm Holywell Andrew & Mary Hoyle invite us to their lovely garden set in fantastic landscape developed over 46 years   2 lakes   veg  flowers   trees morning visit/coffee cakes   & then onto RASELLS Little Bytham  NG33 4 RA guided  tour of nursery followed by lunch in the café . 

JULY Thursday 9th   FLOWER FARM   picnic lunch  

AUGUST   14th 15th 16th RUTLAND FLOWER SHOW CGS stand  Programme to be announced 

SEPTEMBER Monday 7th GARDEN .THE OLD SCHOOL Manor Rd Stretton LE15 7 QZ COFFEE MORNING Seed & Plant plus unwanted  garden gear  Stall  for Branch funds   focus on herbs  . Other gardens in village may be open .  

OCTOBER   FRIDAY 9th GARDEN LUNCH with celebrated garden writer Ursula Buchan on A Short History Of English Gardens  at  Barnsdale Gardens .Open as all events to members  & guests .