The aim of this Group is to provide an opportunity for members to meet and socialise in an informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, to get to know each other – and to have a good lunch. The Group will try out different restaurants and cuisines, based on members’ suggestions.
Number of Members – ca 15. There are no fixed rules on membership and attendance tends to fluctuate, but there is always a good turnout.
Meeting Dates: Usually, the first Monday of each month, though this may vary.
The next lunch meeting will be on Monday 3rd November, at The Bystander in Wootton.
Contact Person – Beverley Birmingham – beverleyu3a@gmail.com
New members would be most welcome. If you would like to join the group please get in touch with Beverley.
- Gardening Group Update – October 2025The Group had a useful and enjoyable event in Mary Gregory’s beautiful garden. She writes: “With summer giving way to autumn, Group members are sorting out their borders for winter, and for next season. Clearly the right moment for a plant swap. The weather was kind, giving a warm and sunny afternoon for 14 members… Read more: Gardening Group Update – October 2025
- Gardening Group Update – August 2025The Gardening Group has had a busy summer of visits. The first was to The Old Rectory at Albury, near Thame, where the Lady of the Manor accompanied us on an extensive tour of the gardens and grounds, including a sizeable lake. Afterwards we were treated to tea and delicious home-baked cakes on the lawn.… Read more: Gardening Group Update – August 2025
- Gardening Group Update – May 2025The Gardening Group has started its activities for the new season. Mary writes: “The Group began the season with a delightful walk through Tubney Woods. Bluebells carpeted the ground, alongside great spreads of white wood anemones. Their presence indicates an ancient woodland, as these appear in force only after centuries undisturbed. Yellow celandine and pink campion… Read more: Gardening Group Update – May 2025
- Group Outings in 2024Members of the Group visited Mr and Mrs Urquhart’s home in Banbury Road, Kidlington, as part of the National Gardens Scheme open days. Mary writes: “An unexceptional house in Kidlington conceals an exceptional garden Actually, it is two gardens, ‘his’ and ‘hers’ imaginatively intermingled. ‘His’ contains no less than 500 ferns, ranging from tree ferns… Read more: Group Outings in 2024
- Gardening Group Update – September 2024 The Group has just completed 50 ‘group events’ since it started in 2016. To celebrate, members enjoyed a garden party – what else? – on a cool but pleasant August afternoon. The venue was Mary Gregory’s beautiful garden, with tea and cakes, in the long established tradition of the Group’s gardening activities. The occasion was… Read more: Gardening Group Update – September 2024