Dorset Herb Group

Affliated with the Herb Society

The Dorset Herb Group had its inaugural meeting on the 7th August 2008 and currently has 30 plus members and growing. One of these is one of the Herb Society's patrons, the Earl of Clanwilliam.

Dorset Herb Group - Linda

Dorset Herb Group Committee

Meet the committee of the Dorset Herb Group:- Linda (Chairperson, left doing a herb tea presentation), Anne, Rachel, Penny, Janet, Siouxsie, Mona (Treasurer)

At each meeting as well as a talk by a speaker on a wide variety of herbal topics, the group features a herb of the month, herb recipes and general information about all matters herbal, plus a raffle. Come and join us and enjoy meeting like minded people over a cup of tea and cake.

Dorset Herb Group - Slideshow

Some of the Dorset Herb Group members enjoying a talk and slideshow
Dorset Herb Group - Book Share

Here members share their favourite herb books, an excellent idea and talking point.

Diary 2008/09

For more details contact Linda Harrold Further diary dates to be announced, watch this space.

Date/Time Event Location

Thurs 4th Dec 2008
7.45pm
Herbal Quiz and Social. Bring along small food contribution.
Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre,

Thurs 8th Jan 2009
7.45pm
Masaai Medicine and the Spices of Zanzibar by Penny Dale.
Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre,
Thurs 5th Feb 2009
7.45pm
Growing herbs from seeds by Phil from Coppins Nursery.
Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre,

Thurs 5th Mar 2009
7.45pm
A Talk on Neal's Yard by herbalist Julie Wood.
Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre,

Plus at each meeting there will be herb of the month, book recommendations, herbal recipes and much more

Dorset Herb Group meetings are held at

Wimborne Community Learning and Resource Centre, 41-44 King Street, Wimborne Dorset, BH21 1EB. Situated within the King Street car park, next to the Minster.

Mission statement

To meet as friends to discover and share the love and knowledge of all aspects of herbs.

Subscription

There is no subscription fee, members and non members pay £3.00 to attend each meeting, refreshments (tea and homemade cake) are available for an extra £1.00 per event.

Key Committee members

Chairperson - Linda Harrold
Secretary - Sue Johnson
Treasurer - Mona Wright

Penny Dale's lush herb parterre

NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ANY MEETING

Where meetings include practical demonstrations a small charge may apply to cover the cost of materials.