The Maple Society

The Maple Society's XXth A.G.M. and Autumn visit
9/10 October 2010

The Autumn visit for the Maple Society will take place in Norfolk, the first time we have officially visited the region.

The weekend begins with a guided tour of the Forestry Commission's Lynford Arboretum. The afternoon will be spent visiting the Clermont Arboretum, east of Thetford, then possibly our Treasurer, Len Speller's garden and Maple collection in Wymondham. On Sunday 10th October we visit the Bressingham Garden Centre and Dell Gardens, near Diss, in the morning and Foggy Bottom in the afternoon. There is an admission fee of £5 for the Clermont Arboretum and also for the Bressingham Gardens.

Timetable

Saturday 9 October

• 10:00 - Meet at Lynford Arboretum.
• 10:30 - Guided tour of the arboretum
• 12:00 - Lunch at the Crown Hotel, Mundford
• 13:00 - Travel to Little Cressingham
• 13:30 - Guided tour of Clermont House Arboretum, led by John Davies
• 15:30 - Depending on time and weather, visit Len Speller's garden in Wymondham

Sunday 10 October

• 09:00 - Arrive at Bressingham Garden Centre.
• 09:30 - Guided tour of Dell Gardens led by Jaime Blake.
• 11:30 - A.G.M. and silent auction.
• 13:00 - Lunch and visit to Bressingham Plant Centre.
• 14:00 - Guided tour of Foggy Bottom led by Adrian Bloom.
• 16:00 approx - Depart.

A.G.M.

The A.G.M. will take place on Sunday 10 October between garden visits. Everyone is encouraged to attend the AGM as well as the garden visits. A silent auction will held after the AGM to raise funds for the society. If you have anything you are willing to donate to the silent auction please bring it along on the day. Contributions in the past have included trees, other plants, books, pictures, cakes and more.

Will members wishing to put forward nominations or raise particular points please inform the Secretary, Sally Simmons, 1 Clare Corner, New Etham, London, SE9 2AE, England.

Draft minutes from the 2009 A.G.M. are posted here for members to review prior to the A.G.M.

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence.
2. Adoption of the Minutes of the 2009 A.G.M.
3. Matters arising from these minutes.
4. Chairman's Report.
5. Treasurer's Report.
6. Election of Officers.
7. Election of Committee.
8. Subscription Rates.
9. Any other business.