Nancy Clarke
Branch Secretary
nclarke@grapevine.com.au
Chair:
Tony Byrne
Vice Chair:
Kay Johnson
Treasurer:
Robyn Henderson
Secretary:
Nancy Clark
NMC Representative:
Jill Scheetz
Committee:
Geoff Evans
Helen Elliot
Michaela Hill
Rod Holesgrove
Judy Pearce
Linda Spinaze
Saturday 6 December
Christmas Function in Reid – 3-5pm, commencing at St John’s Church, Reid and visiting a garden in Currong Street Reid. Walk will conclude at Tennis Courts, Dirrawan Gardens, Reid where Christmas drinks and refreshments will be provided. Cost $5 members/ $10 non-members. RSVP to Branch Secretary, Nancy Clarke on 6248 6549 or by email to nclarke@grapevine.com.au.
The Branch has been involved in a project to undertake a condition assessment of the English Garden near the Yarralumla Nursery and to produce a brochure on the garden. The brochure is finalised with launch to occur soon.
A number of our members have raised concerns about the poor health of a number of mature trees which are part of either the Parliamentary Triangle or along major approach roads to Canberra. The local committee has written to the National Capital Authority and the ACT Government to express these concerns and has asked for more information about this problem which no doubt is in part due to the drought, their mature age and water restrictions. In particular we have expressed an interest in any plans which may have been or will be prepared to address this problem. We will keep members up to date with any responses the Committee receives on this issue.
A Gardener's City. Canberra's Garden History - Film now complete and on sale. View a clip at www.the-hub.com.au/gallery.php by clicking on A Gardener's City.
Enquiries: Brian Voce email: bvoce@ozemail.com.au
The branch is offering an email newsletter service. All ACT/Monaro/ Riverina branch members are encouraged to send their email address to the contact officer so that they can receive their branch newsletters by email. This service will significantly help the branch to improve its communications and reduce its mail out costs.
