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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T140000
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DTSTAMP:20250926T095156Z
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SUMMARY:Talk by Rachel Platt\, "Climate Change and Sustainable Gardening"
DESCRIPTION:Rachel is a young\, award-winning garden designer based in Marlow\, who studied Garden Design at the Oxford College of Garden Design.In 2022\, Rachel became runner-up in the RHS Young Designer of the Year at Tatton Park\, winning a Silver Gilt Medal\, Best Construction and People’s Choice.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/talk-by-rachel-platt-climate-change-and-sustainable-gardening/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dee Batchelor":MAILTO:dbatchelor29@talktalk.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20250926T094542Z
CREATED:20250926T094434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T094542Z
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SUMMARY:"Late Season Colour" - a Talk by Billy Stott
DESCRIPTION:Billy Stott is a well-known local nurseryman and his talks are excellent.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/late-season-colour-a-talk-by-billy-stott/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dee Batchelor":MAILTO:dbatchelor29@talktalk.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20250926T092521Z
CREATED:20250926T092450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T092521Z
UID:10004693-1768831200-1768838400@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk by Avril Hughes - "A Plantsman's Paradise - Botanising in Iran"
DESCRIPTION:Avril is local plantswoman who recently travelled extensively in Iran\, exploring the culture and various geographical regions with their diverse habitats\, ranging from waterless deserts to verdant gardens.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/talk-by-avril-hughes-a-plantsmans-paradise-botanising-in-iran/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GARDENING-Crown-Imperial.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dee Batchelor":MAILTO:dbatchelor29@talktalk.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T160000
DTSTAMP:20250926T091758Z
CREATED:20250926T091636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T091758Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The Gardening Group’s famous Christmas Party\, with raffle and quiz.Bring a plate of finger food\, savoury or sweet for a mega buffet.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/christmas-party-7/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dee Batchelor":MAILTO:dbatchelor29@talktalk.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T160000
DTSTAMP:20250920T175851Z
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SUMMARY:Frankincense\, Myrrh and the Incense Trail
DESCRIPTION:Professor Sandy Primrose has spent his professional life as a biologist\, initially in academia and then as a senior manager in pharmaceutical\, diagnostic and life science companies.He has also worked with various government departments on topics such as the detection of food fraud and the safety of genetically engineered foods.He is a keen gardener\, and lectures extensively on plants\, horticulture and gardening\, and is the author of several books.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/frankincense-myrrh-and-the-incense-trail/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GARDENING-Sandy-Primrose.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dee Batchelor":MAILTO:dbatchelor29@talktalk.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T160000
DTSTAMP:20250123T115148Z
CREATED:20241003T183341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T115148Z
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SUMMARY:Twelve Months of Colour - talk by Chris Day from Buckingham Nurseries
DESCRIPTION:Colour is an essential in every garden.  Chris’ talk covers a range of garden-worthy plants that can do just that – to provide fabulous foliage\, flowers\, stem\, leaf and berry colour for year-round interest and enjoyment. Plants will be available for sale. \nCost £3 on the door. \nAt the moment The Gardening Group is full to capacity and is currently not taking any more members.  If you wish your name/s to be put on the waiting list then please contact Angela Wall.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/twelve-months-of-colour-talk-by-chris-day-from-buckingham-nurseries/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20250123T115325Z
CREATED:20241003T182238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T115325Z
UID:10004118-1739800800-1739808000@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Italy\, from Seed to Plate. -Talk and demonstration by Paolo Arrigo\, MD of Franchi Seeds UK
DESCRIPTION:Paolo is a cookbook author\, biodiversity campaigner\, multiple RHS medal winner and is passionate about responsible food. He will cover veg from Roman times to the present day\, looks at the seed industry and takes us on a food journey around Italy.  Franchi seeds will be for sale. \nCost £3 on the door. \nAt the moment The Gardening Group is full to capacity and is currently not taking any more members.  If you wish your name/s to be put on the waiting list then please contact Angela Wall.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/italy-from-seed-to-plate/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC01474-e1727979673750.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250120T160000
DTSTAMP:20241218T145407Z
CREATED:20241003T175956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T145407Z
UID:10004117-1737381600-1737388800@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gardens Galore!- A Trip down Memory Lane. Talk by Angela Wall and others.
DESCRIPTION:For the past 20 years\, members of the Gardening Group have enjoyed Summers of wonderful visits to beautiful gardens both local and further away.  This will be an enjoyable opportunity to re-visit some of those gardens through a presentation that will re-awaken memories of these fantastic outings. \nCost £3 cash on the door.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/a-trip-down-memory-lane/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240720_085032-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241216T160000
DTSTAMP:20241028T172950Z
CREATED:20240919T110811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T172950Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Group Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Time for our legendary Christmas Party!  Bring a Plate buffet with fun quiz and raffle.   Soft drinks and wine will be provided\, just bring a plate of savoury or sweet food to share with members.  More details later. \nNo cost to Gardening Group members.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/christmas-party-5/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/87336-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T160000
DTSTAMP:20240923T191618Z
CREATED:20240430T130647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T191618Z
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SUMMARY:The Tale of Two Poppies - Talk by Professor Sandy Primrose
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Ben Collins on Unsplash \nProfessor Sandy Primrose’s very varied career has included being an academic undertaking research\, a senior manager in the pharmaceutical\, biotechnology and diagnostics industries and managing programmes for government on detection of food fraud and the safety of genetically modified food. In his spare time\, Sandy is a very keen gardener and lectures extensively on botanical themes including ecology\, plants as drugs and sources of foods\, and their role in local traditions. \nHis talk ‘The Tale of two Poppies’ gives us an insight into the role of the opium poppy and field poppy in medicine and war \nCost £3
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/the-tale-of-two-poppies-talk-by-prof-sandy-primrose/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T160000
DTSTAMP:20231221T172346Z
CREATED:20231016T184941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T172346Z
UID:10002670-1710770400-1710777600@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Year-Round Container Gardener - a talk by Chris Day
DESCRIPTION:Chris Day\, from Buckingham Nurseries\, helps you plan your mixed planters or renovate existing ones to produce year long interest. He offers original inspirational ideas you can incorporate into your containers plus tips on how to keep them looking good whatever the season or weather.  Plants for sale. \nCost £3
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/the-year-round-container-gardener-a-talk-by-chris-day/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jan-canty-container-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240219T160000
DTSTAMP:20231221T172251Z
CREATED:20231001T102610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T172251Z
UID:10002666-1708351200-1708358400@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife in the Garden - talk by Richard Jones
DESCRIPTION:Life forms in the garden – but not plants this time! \nCost £3.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/wildlife-in-the-garden-talk-by-richard-jones/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pauline-bernfeld-sparrow-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240115T160000
DTSTAMP:20231221T172149Z
CREATED:20230929T160140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T172149Z
UID:10002643-1705327200-1705334400@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Brighter Side of Winter - creating a winter garden" Talk by Avril Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Avril Hughes is a plant expert and keen gardener who regularly opens up her garden in Islip for visitors.  Her small\, Edwardian garden is brimming with year-round  interest especially planted to provide winter colour\, scent and snowdrops.  Cost £3
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/a-brighter-side-of-winter-creating-a-winter-garden-talk-by-avril-hughes/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tania-malrechauffe-wintergarden-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231218T160000
DTSTAMP:20231127T174738Z
CREATED:20230712T185405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T174738Z
UID:10002597-1702908000-1702915200@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Our famous annual Christmas party held jointly with the Walking Group.  Bring-a-plate finger buffet with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks\, raffle and light-hearted quiz.  Bring your own drinking glass. No cost.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/christmas-party-3/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231120T160000
DTSTAMP:20230712T185435Z
CREATED:20230712T184348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T185435Z
UID:10002596-1700488800-1700496000@risboroughu3a.org.uk
SUMMARY:Plants and Climate Change - talk by Professor Sandy Primrose
DESCRIPTION:Climate change will bring more frequent and severe extreme weather events\, including extreme precipitation\, wind disturbance\, heat waves\, and drought. Extreme precipitation events can disturb plant growth.
URL:https://risboroughu3a.org.uk/event/plants-and-climate-change-talk-by-professor-sandy-primrose/
LOCATION:Princes Risborough Bowls Club\, New Road\, Princes Risborough
CATEGORIES:Gardening
ORGANIZER;CN="Angela Wall":MAILTO:angela_walla@btinternet.com
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