The Friends support the Gardens' Trust by raising money, running special events, organising coach trips to see other gardens and getting people involved in helping the Trust in many varied ways.
In addition to the activities listed above The Friends meet regularly on the evening of the second Tuesday in each month in Castle Bromwich, see programme below. Members are also allowed free entry to the Gardens, except for Special Events, most of the year.
For details of membership and how to join please contact:-
Miss Irene Gregory
15 Rectory Gardens
Castle Bromwich
Solihull
B36 9DG
Monthly Meeting Programme 2008
‘Annual Quiz Evening’
Teams of 4 members £8-00 per team
‘A Year in the Life of a
Lord Mayor of Birmingham’
Talk by Cllr. Whorwood
‘ Baron Ash & Packwood House‘
Talk by Mr Mike Miles
‘Sculpture Demonstration’
Talk by Mr John Letts
‘Rebuilding a Timber Framed Barn’
Talk by Mr Brian Teale
23rd Annual General Meeting
All meetings are held at Arden Hall, Water Orton Road,
Castle Bromwich and start at 7-30 pm.
Meeting Fee for Friends or Visitors: £1-00
Tea/coffee and biscuits are served
Visitors are welcome to attend these friendly, social evenings
December 11th 2007 ~ Christmas Social
Visit to Leominster and Croft Castle on Thursday 15th May.
The coach Fare is £8 Entrance to Croft Castle is free to National Trust members and £5.45 (subject to confirmation) for non N.T. Members.
The coach will leave the Hunters Moon at 08.45 Hrs, pick up at Hall Road at 08.50/55 hrs and Arden Hall at 09.00 hrs.
Leave Croft Castle at 17.00hrs to arrive home at 18.30 hrs approx.
There is a non returnable deposit of £5.
Cheques payable to 'Friends of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens'.
Contact: Anita Gee 0121 782 2807.
