 |
Bicton events in 2005On Sunday 15th May the British Cactus and Succulent Society will be at Bicton Gardens all day. Through the day there will be illustrated talks, plant sales and advice on growing your own cacti and succulents. Don’t miss the amazing collection in the Arid House that’s there for you to enjoy all year round. In May, many of the plants will be in bloom. Again, there’s no extra charge for all this free information.
If you feel that you would like to have a go at some Scottish Country Dancing then go along on Saturday 18th June between 2.30 and 4.30 p.m. a great chance to see some Scottish dances and have a go yourself. The more the merrier and all included in the price. Friday 1st July finds the Bicton Orchid Conservation Project holding an Orchid day. Find out more about the project, buy your own orchid seedlings and learn about ways that you can help save the special places in the rainforest where orchids grow in the wild. Do your bit for the environment; learn about these fascinating plants and all for a single admission price. On a completely different “note” if you are a member you can enjoy the picnic and live jazz event being held at Bicton on the evening of 28th July. Top trombonist Roger Marks and the Armada Jazz Band are a six-piece band from Plymouth who will be playing a selection of ‘trad jazz’ for your enjoyment. At the end of the concert there’s a chance to see the firworks display to close the show. If jazz isn’t really your thing then how about a picnic and listening to The Fab Beatles Show on 11th August? This Exeter based band is making their first appearance at a Bicton event and they have been widely approved for their authentic sound and look. The first part of the evening will be songs from the Beatles early years from 1962 – 1966 while the second part covers songs popular between 1967 to 1970. The two picnic evenings are for members only and it’s vital to book in advance so visit the Bicton website and get your own annual membership now. Tickets for these events sell really quickly but Bicton Park Gardens are fantastic value for money all year round, you only need to go a couple of times and you’ve got your money back. Well worth it in my opinion. Members get the opportunity to join in exclusive Bicton events and as well as free entry to the gardens all year round you also get a 5% discount on anything you buy in the Tea Rooms, Garden Centre and Restaurant. What have you got to lose? To get your Bicton membership now,
click here
|
