Grenfell Garden Club Inc. in Grenfell, New South Wales | Community organisation

Grenfell Garden Club Inc.

Locality: Grenfell, New South Wales

Address: President Chris Lobb, 2810 Grenfell, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Spring is here and the gardens are looking spectacular. The best they have looked for a number of years. What a difference rain makes! Took a walk through my garden to take photos and thought I would share them. Cheers, Chris

25.01.2022 Sure, Valentines Day is a celebration of love...but its also a celebration of flowers! The day is a perfect excuse to be surrounded by the flowers that are special to you! Whats your flower of choice? Tag someone who needs the hint! via Instagram by @new_at_growing_my_own

25.01.2022 Some unusual plants

22.01.2022 Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas full of family, friends, fun, laughter and happiness. The Club is in recess till March 2020. Have a lovely break and thank you all for your support throughout 2019. Cheers, Chris

22.01.2022 Our Eagle Sculpture is still doing the rounds on the Art Trail Site. Close to 900 likes. Keeping Grenfell on the map!

22.01.2022 Stage two of Grenfell Garden Clubs community sculpture project is almost complete. The Council are installing the sculpted gazania flowers, (which will complement the eagle structure) today. The Garden Club commissioned local sculptor, Kathleen McCue to design and produce these amazing works of art, from money raised from Open Gardens. Money which the Club continues to put back into the community. We would like to publicly thank the Weddin Shire Council for their support with this major project and also Kathleen, who has put so much time and effort into sculpting these wonderful works of art for locals and tourists to enjoy.

19.01.2022 An Update We have now sold our beautiful house and garden and are moving to Port Macquarie. It's pretty hard knowing we will be leaving Grenfell and all our beautiful friends after 34 years, but the coast is calling us back. At this stage there is noone to take on the position of President of the Grenfell Garden Club, but Jenny Wells has taken possession of the President Manuel and my briefcase, so if anyone is interested in taking on the position of President, please co...ntact Jenny. It has been such a pleasure being a member and President of a Garden Club full of such lovely like-minded people who enjoy gardens and nature as much as myself.. I wish the Grenfell Garden Club all the very best for the future. Cheers, Chris See more

19.01.2022 A wander around the open gardens in Grenfell yesterday revealed some beautiful blooms even though its been so dry. Thankyou to everyone who made this day a success.

18.01.2022 Thank you Cherie and Graham Pattrick for hosting yesterdays Garden Club meeting at your home and allowing us to enjoy your beautiful garden. Next meeting will be held at the home of Donna & Andrew Robinson followed by lunch at the Country Club ( Red Cross, Melbourne Cup Luncheon) We will all meet at the Railway Station at 9.15am on Tuesday 5th November.

16.01.2022 The gazania sculpture is set in its position next to the eagle sculpture and now waiting for the Weddin Shire to further beautify it with suitable plantings in the surrounding garden. The Club has been advised that this area has been designated to the Councils Trainee Gardener to design and maintain as part of her TAFE course. Photo taken by Jenn Graham.

16.01.2022 Happy birthday to one of our long serving members, George Walker. Over 90 and still seen maintaining his lovely garden. Happy birthday to one of our long serving members, George Walker. Over 90 and still seen maintaining his lovely garden.

16.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET Grenfell Garden Club

16.01.2022 The Grenfell Garden Club Inc Christmas party was held at the Grenfell Country Club on Wednesday 27th November. Members, spouses and invited guests attended enjoying a sumptuous lunch and entertainment provided by president Chris Lobb. Thankyou to the committee and the club for an enjoyable get together. This was our last gathering until the first Tuesday in March 2020 for our meeting. Please bring lots of ideas for the new year.... Thankyou to Jenn Graham for the photo. Kathleen McCue Publicity officer See more

15.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT There will not be a Garden Club meeting next Tuesday due to the Covid19 restrictions and our duty of care to keep members safe. With the uncertainty of the future months, the AGM, which was to be held in August, has been deferred till September providing the CV restrictions have eased. The 2020 Open Gardens in October is still on the agenda, but will be reviewed at the end of July. If anyone is interested in putting their garden in the 2020 Open Gardens, should it go ahead, please phone me (Chris) on 63431313.

14.01.2022 The next meeting of the Grenfell Garden Club will be 10am Tuesday 2nd March at the home of Judy Spedding.The next meeting of the Grenfell Garden Club will be 10am Tuesday 2nd March at the home of Judy Spedding.

14.01.2022 The first meeting of The Grenfell Garden Club 2021 was held at Judy Spedding's place on Tuesday 2nd March at 10am. Jenny Wells and Sue Dunlop chaired the meeting. The position of club President is still vacant. 3 new members Jan Holland, Sue Triggs and Margo Taylor were warmly welcomed. There were discussions about visits to various places and a possible bus trip out of town. Julie Armstrong will investigate the possibility of the club funding a renovation of a heritage sign ...in town. Lorrette Walmsley suggested the club have a stall at the Grenfell Show this year to raise the profile of the club and attract new members, which was agreed upon by members. We encourage everyone to pot a few plants to help make the stall well stocked and interesting. The next meeting will be held at Julie Armstrong's home on 6th April at 2pm. Novelty will be an old teapot. A short demonstration of flower arranging by Julie and Ruth will follow the meeting. Judy Spedding also would like someone to demonstrate wreath making out of vines. I will construct some wire bases for the day. If any members have some fresh grape vine prunings; willow or any other soft vine could they bring them along. (Maybe these could be sold at our stall at the show) A card has been sent to member Robert Maxwell who recently suffered a stroke. We are all saddened by this news as Robert has contributed greatly his botanical knowledge and love of gardening to the club over many years. Members enjoyed a sumptuous morning tea and a stroll around Judy's garden. Thankyou Judy and Peter for hosting. Happy Gardening Kathleen McCue Publicity officer See more

13.01.2022 A friend in America sent me this photo. Thankyou Martha Winslow. Its called Jack in the pulpit.

12.01.2022 The next meeting of the Grenfell Garden Club will be held on Wednesday 18th November at Grenfell railway station in the under cover bbq area at 10am. If you are wanting refreshments bring them with you. We will be dicussing ideas about the future of the club and filling the role of club president, recently vacated by Chris Lobb. All members and thier guests are invited to attend.

11.01.2022 Were in search for the genius architect behind this design. Can you help?

10.01.2022 Thanks to the Grenfell Lions Club for organising and installing the two seats at the Grenfell Railway Station. These were funded by our Club from money raised at the 2019 Open Gardens. Another community project and our Christmas Gift to Grenfell.

10.01.2022 The Grenfell Garden Club Inc executive has decided to cancel the April 7th meeting due to our duty of care to members and the social distancing laws during the current COVID 19 pandemic. Thankyou and stay safe spend some quality time in your gardens during this beautiful weather and listen to the birds sing. Kathleen McCue Publicity officer

10.01.2022 Its already Wrens-day! How cute is this Blue Wren? by Maureen Malone via Instagram | @frogtopia_garden

09.01.2022 Beautiful Natives

09.01.2022 Due to Covid 19 social distancing restrictions and to protect our vulnerable members, there will not be a Garden Club meeting in July. Plans for Grenfell Garden Club Inc Open Gardens October 10th and 11th 2020 are going ahead. Expressions of interest are now open for community members and club members to showcase their gardens and lift peoples spirits after lockdown. For more information please ring Chris Lobb 63431313. Re the commissioned Gazania flower sculpture, it is no...w completed and we are waiting for final WSC approval in the next few weeks for installation to go ahead. It is hoped members are healthy and happy and we look forward to getting together again possibly in August. Yours in art and nature Kathleen McCue Publicity officer See more

08.01.2022 Grenfell Garden Clubs next meeting will be held next Tuesday at the home of Donna and Andrew Robinson. It will be a morning meeting due to the Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Country Club hosted by the Red Cross. We will meet at the Railway Station at 9.15am so we can car pool. Bring a plate for morning tea. Donna will supply cups, chairs etc. For those who are attending the luncheon, dont forget to book in. See you there! Chris

08.01.2022 Due to the current uncertainty regarding Covid19, and our commitment to keeping members safe, the Garden Clubs AGM is postponed till 2021 with the current Executive and Office Bearers continuing on in their roles. Members will be notified through the media of future monthly meetings. Unfortunately, the 2020 Open Gardens has had to be cancelled due to the Covid 19 situation and concern about exposing home owners and the public. We wish everyone good health and stay safe.

08.01.2022 I thought members might like to see a document sent to me last week acknowledging the Eagle project.

07.01.2022 Stop Press! We now have Garden Number 7 entered in our Open Gardens. It is a late entry and not on the already printed brochure, but information will be available at the Tourist Info Center and from each garden on the day. A list of gardens will be published shortly.

07.01.2022 What a lovely morning meeting we had yesterday at the home of Donna and Andrew Robinson. Such a beautiful home and garden and the view was amazing. A gracious, hospitable couple who were so welcoming. Thank you both so much, once again. Members then enjoyed the Red Cross, Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Country Club.

07.01.2022 Great news! Our two seats have arrived and are at the Railway Station waiting to be installed. The seats are being donated to the community by the Grenfell Garden Club from money raised at the 2019 Open Gardens. They will be installed in the Railway Station area by the Lions Club for us, some time this week. Thank you Grenfell Lions for your support with this project.

06.01.2022 Next Garden Club meeting will be held on Tuesday 1st October, 2pm at the home of Cherie and Graham Pattrick in Forbes Street. We will have the opportunity to walk around their lovely garden and enjoy afternoon tea. Please bring a plate.

06.01.2022 Hoping you are all staying well at this time of isolation and enjoying your iso time in the garden catching up on all those jobs that have been waiting for us. An update of what is happening within the Club: I have had a few calls from members asking what is happening with the garden surrounding the eagle sculpture. I phoned council yesterday and spoke to the engineer who informed me that plantings will be started very soon. Kathleen is working on the three sculptured flowers..., which will be set in concrete close to the eagle sculpture, and they will be installed in the near future. There will not be a Garden Club meeting in June, but I will keep you informed. Cheers, Chris See more

06.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS Bernadette Dykhoff , member of our Club & many others Grenfells Citizen of the Year 2020 Well deserved.CONGRATULATIONS Bernadette Dykhoff , member of our Club & many others Grenfells Citizen of the Year 2020 Well deserved.

03.01.2022 Some more images of the sculptures. Thank you Helen Carpenter for promotion this project for us.

03.01.2022 We support your growth Image thanks to Womenworking.com

02.01.2022 I just heard Cowra Open Gardens are on today. Tickets at the Info centre Cowra. 9 gardens, 5 in town and 4 towards Moronglo $10.

02.01.2022 The meeting of the Grenfell Garden Club held on 18th November at the Grenfell Railway Station chaired by Sue Dunlop, was well attended by members with a few new faces who were given a warm welcome. The position of President was discussed but no decision will be made untill next year at our meeting on 2nd March, venue to be advised. Thankyou Judy Spedding for all the beautiful geranium cuttings. Our Christmas Party will be held at Patina Gallery Grenfell on 7th December at 12... for 12.30. Members have made a list of foods they will bring and a meat tray will be supplied by GCC. We look forward to a fun time together after a year of very few meetings or outings. Covid 19 precautions will apply. A few members enjoyed a coffee at Spannerman's afterwards. I look forward to seeing you all at our Christmas gathering. Kathleen McCue Publicity officer See more

01.01.2022 The next meeting of The Grenfell Garden Club Inc will be at Patina Gallery Grenfell 166 Gooloogong Rd opposite the Country Club. There will be a power outage whilst the meeting is on. Supposedly reconnected at 3pm. We can boil the kettle on the gas stove in gallery if needs be. Looking forward to seeing you for our first meeting of the year.

01.01.2022 The Grenfell Garden Club Inc Christmas party was well attended today at Patina Gallery Grenfell. Nineteen members enjoyed a delightful lunch of cold meats and a variety of salads with sweets to follow. Jenny Wells conducted proceedings with a game of trivia, prizes and a raffle a gorgeous Christmas cake made by Judy Spedding. Thankyou to everyone who attended and made this day special. Thankyou also to Kath, Julie and Joanne for making a young man's day ( Spencer Nealon)by ...buying 5 barbed wire stars he made. Some members left before the photo. I love sharing my special place with you all. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas. See you all in March maybe with a new President! Thankyou Kathleen McCue

01.01.2022 With level 4 water restrictions in Grenfell it is so difficult keeping anything alive. I have just been contacted by Noel Cartwright who has asked if I could publicise the fact that, after his contact with Central Tableland Water, he has been given permission to water Grenfells Endemic Garden outside of the regulated times. Noel and Sharon have been tending the site for many years, and it is very much appreciated. Rain is forecast, so we hope and pray we see some of it!