FREE customer and visitor events 2008 at Sanders GardenWorld®, just off the M5 at junction 22 in Brent Knoll, Somerset. Admission and car parking for all events is free unless otherwise stated. Wheelchair/push chair access and toilets for the disabled available. For full details call 01278 761111 or visit www.sandersgardenworld.co.uk. People are advised to call before travelling any distance to check dates and times. The garden centre is open from 9am until 6pm from Monday to Saturday and from 10am until 4.30pm on Sundays, the first half-hour for browsing purposes only. Opening times may change around Christmas, New Year and Easter. Please check with the store via telephone or visit the website for details.
Sunday, April 6 - Snake and Spider Day - Come and face your fears by attending a free Snake and Spider Day. There will be an opportunity for visitors to see a selection of snakes and spiders. Animal expert Maria Fountain will be at the garden centre to share her knowledge. Free advice and information will be available.
Saturday, April 12 - Tile Painting - Artists from Strawberry Studios in Weston-super-Mare will be in-store on Saturday, April 12 from 11am until 3pm to offer customers advice on the best techniques to paint tiles. Visitors will be able to try out some of their own designs on some blank tiles free of charge. The finished items will then be glazed and fired by Strawberry Studios.
Sunday, April 13 and Monday, April 14 - Paws and Claws Event with Secret World - On Sunday, April 13 Maria Fountain from Secret World animal rescue centre in East Huntspill, Somerset will be attending with animals and a selection of birds of prey. Maria will be able to give free advice and information to visitors regarding wildlife in the garden. On Monday, April 14 Beauty Apprentices from the Business Enterprise Centre at Weston College will be at the garden centre to pamper customers with nail treatments. All donations for treatments will go to Secret World.
Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 - Tomato and Chilli Weekend - Free tips and advice on growing your own tomatoes and chillies. Weekend includes the chance to test and taste tomato and chilli products and dishes. Information giving details of the two plants histories, health benefits and uses in cooking.
Sunday, April 20 - Snake and Spider Day - Come and face your fears by attending a free Snake and Spider Day. There will be an opportunity for visitors to see a selection of snakes and spiders. Animal expert Maria Fountain will be at the garden centre to share her knowledge. Advice and information on our crawly and slithery friends will be available for customers.
Saturday, April 26 - Fur and Feather Day with Secret World - Maria Fountain from Secret World will be attending with animals including a kestrel and other birds of prey. Maria will also be on hand to answer any questions and give free advice on furry and feathery animals.
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 - Spring Lawn Care Weekend - Visitors will be provided with top tips and expert information on the best ways to look after their lawns this spring. The event includes a free ‘lawn care clinic’.
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4 - Wildlife Orphans Weekend with Secret World - Secret World will be attending with some of the many wildlife orphans it takes into care each year. Maria Fountain from the animal rescue centre will be at the garden centre to share her knowledge and advice. Visitors will learn what to do when coming across an orphaned animal.
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4 - Gardening for all the Senses Weekend - Ideas, displays and advice on plants and products to use if you or your family are allergy-prone or have lost one of their senses. There will be information on allergy-friendly gardening. National Allergy Week is from May 21 to 25.
Bank Holidays, Monday, May 5 & Monday, May 26 – open as normal, 9am-6pm.
Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 - Composting Weekend - Find out how to make your own wormery. Offers on compost and composting products. Free advice on how to use compost to grow healthy and happy plants. Ties in with National Compost Week from May 4 until May 10.
Saturday, May 17 - Wisteria Day - Join John Addison from Cannington College for information and advice about Wisteria from 1pm – 4pm. Free advice and displays in-store.
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 - Children’s Gardening Weekend - Gardening is fun for all the family. Enter our growing competitions and collect free pumpkin and marrow plants, while stocks last. Competitions open to children aged 11 and under.
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 - Cooks’ Garden and Allotment Weekend - Find out how you can grow your own vegetables and fruit - even if you only have a patio or balcony.
May 27, 28, 29 and 30 - Wildlife Week with Secret World – Wildlife in your Garden with Secret World, which cares for orphaned animals, unwanted pets and injured wildlife, as well as helping nature and the environment through education and awareness. Representatives from the animal rescue centre will be on site from 10.30am until 4pm to give visitors advice on wildlife in their gardens. This event links in with National Wildlife Month.
Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8 - Wildlife Orphans Weekend with Secret World - Secret World will be attending with some of the many wildlife orphans it takes into care each year. Maria Fountain from the animal rescue centre will be at the garden centre to share her knowledge and advice. Visitors will learn what to do when coming across an orphaned animal.
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 - Father’s Day - Vintage and Classic Vehicle Weekend - Free vintage and classic vehicle displays from 10am until 5pm both days. Come and see the vehicles on show.
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15 - Rose and Sweet Pea Show - Jointly organised by members of both Burnham and Nailsea Horticultural Societies. Admission is Free. Class details and entry information available from reception nearer the time.
Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 - Friendly Insects Weekend - To tie in with National Insect Week, the garden centre will be providing free advice and information on plants to attract insects in to your garden. Representatives from the Somerset wildlife welfare charity, Secret World and some of the creatures it cares for will be in-store and members of the Somerset and Bristol branch of the organisation Butterfly Conservation will be attending too.
Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22 - Fuchsia Weekend - Displays, including specimen plants, and experts on site. Hundreds of fuchsias on show and available for sale including some new varieties released for the first time this year.
Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6 - Garden Buildings Weekend - Sheds, follies, grottos, pergolas, summerhouses and greenhouses. Celebrate the start of National Shed Week on July 7.
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13 - PDSA Dog Show - If you think your dog has the Rex Factor ask at reception for entry forms and details nearer the time.
Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10 - Mediterranean Plant & Food Festival - Test and taste olive oils and olives. Mediterranean plants and ideas for the garden.
Saturday, August 23 until Monday, August 25 - Festival of the Elements - Earth, Wind, Fire and Water - Ideas for planting and constructing features under the theme of harnessing the elements and protecting against them. Family fun on site. Find out how you can reduce your carbon wellyprint.
Bank Holiday, Monday, August 25 – open as normal, 9am-6pm.
Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7 - Bulb Weekend - Time to start planting bulbs, especially hyacinth for Christmas. Top tips, demonstrations, free advice and information on how to get the best from your bulbs this year. Experts in-store.
Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14 - Winter Colour Weekend - Tips and advice on planting tubs and baskets and how to achieve a splash of colour in your garden this winter.
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 - Taste of the Westcountry Weekend - Incorporating demos, tests and tastes to link in with British Food Fortnight from September 20 – October 5.
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28 - Tree Weekend - The garden centre will dedicate itself to trees. There will be an arboriculturalist and tree surgeon on site during the weekend to answer questions. Free displays and information about selecting, growing and caring for your trees. The event covers all trees from apple trees to Christmas trees. There will be a selection of saplings for sale priced £1 each and proceeds from the sale of these will be donated to charity.
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 - Apple & Cider and Forgotten Fruits Weekend - The event includes free advice on how to select, grow and care for Medlars, Quince, Red & White currants and other fruits. It includes our famous apple festival to coincide with the Common Ground National Apple Day - apple varieties on show, many to taste and buy. There will be lots of free expert advice.
Sunday, October 26, to Tuesday, October 28 - Hedgehog Roadshow with Secret World - Staff from the garden centre will be joining forces with animal rescue service Secret World to host a Hedgehog Roadshow. Come and meet some of the animal charity’s prickly friends and find out how you can care for any hedgehogs that come into your garden. There will also be advice on feeding and housing.
Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31 – Pumpkin Time - To tie in with Halloween, free pumpkin carving workshops for children. Demonstrations on how you can create everything from sea monsters to cats from your pumpkins. Ask at reception for full details. Booking required.
Sunday, November 2 until Tuesday, November 4 - Hedgehog Roadshow with Secret World - Staff from the garden centre will be joining forces with animal rescue centre Secret World to host a Hedgehog Roadshow to help promote the safety of the creatures in the run up to bonfire night. Come and meet some of the animal charity’s prickly friends and find out how you can care for any hedgehogs that come into your garden. There will also be advice on feeding, housing and how to check your bonfire for hedgehogs before you light it.
Visitor
Information
Sanders Garden World, just off the
M5, junction 22, at Brent Knoll, Somerset,
Admission and car parking for all events is free.
Wheelchair/push chair access and
toilets for the disabled available.
For full details call 01278 761111.
Visitors are advised to call before travelling any distance to check
dates and times.
The garden centre is open from 9am until 6pm from
Monday to Saturday and from 10am until 4.30pm on Sundays, the first
half-hour for browsing purposes only.
Opening times may change around
Christmas, New Year and Easter. Please check with the store via
telephone or visit the website for details.
The garden centre is open from 9am until
6pm from Monday to Saturday and from 10am until 4.30pm on
Sundays, the first half-hour for browsing purpose only.
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