Garden Group 1 meet at least once a month, usually in the morning of the fourth Thursday of the month, although we occasionally meet at other times too.
The purpose of the group is to spend the summer months visiting gardens open to the public, either by travelling to fairly local gardens when we drive ourselves, or by coach to gardens further afield. We have about 3 coach trips per year, and during the months of November to January/February we have workshops and/or talks on garden-related issues.
Non-members of Garden Group 1 can join us on our coach trips (depending on availability of seats). Please see 'Forthcoming Events' below.

All talks are held at the Emmaus Centre (rear of St Barnabus Centre) and start at 2.15pm. Please arrive just after 2pm so we can start on time.
Contact group leader, Barbara Jacobs using the e-mail link or phone number below.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: |
Barbara Jacobs
Tel: 01279 655578
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| When: | Monthly on Thursdays Usually the 4th Thursday of the month |
| Venue: | Emmaus Centre |
| Cost: | The charge for membership is £10 per year, which covers the cost of hall hire, speakers etc. |
Forthcoming Events
Please note: Entrance to talks are free for Garden Group 1 members, £4 for other u3a members. Price includes refreshments.
January 22nd
Meal at Skew restaurant
February 26th
Dave Willett Talk - 20 World Gardens
March 26th
Elia Cottage, Widford
April 23rd
Bucklers Farmhouse, Coggeshall
May 21st
The Pines, Ware
June 25th
Old Bell Cottage, near Saffron Walden
July 22nd
Coach trip to Kelmarsh Hall
August 27th
The Mount, Roydon
September 24th
Marks Hall, Coggeshall
October 22nd
Speaker, Nick Dobson, Botanical art
November 26th
AGM + quiz