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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20260105T155946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155946Z
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SUMMARY:Yvette Harvey\, Herbarium Keeper
DESCRIPTION:Yvette Harvey\, Keeper of the Herbarium at RHS Garden Wisley\, responsible for the Society’s collection of over 90\,000 dried\, cultivated plant specimens\, as well as 3\,500 paintings\, 35\,000 photographs and collectors’ notes\, and a devoted team of curators\, digitisers and volunteers.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/yvette-harvey-herbarium-keeper/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20260105T155759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160053Z
UID:2654-1773831600-1773835200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Robert Brett\, Curator RHS Wisley
DESCRIPTION:Robert Brett\, Curator for RHS Garden Wisley since March 2025\, will bring us up-to-date with his vision for the gardens\, accompanied by Paul Kettell who is responsible for Edibles at Wisley;
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/robert-brett-curator-rhs-wisley/
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20260105T155350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155417Z
UID:2651-1768989600-1768996800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:James Smith\, Loddington farm
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 21st January\, James Smith from Loddington Farm; opportunity for Fruit Group members who missed the visit to Loddington Farm in September 2025\, to hear the inspirational talk on how he regenerated the traditional family fruit farm into a modern and sustainable fruit growing enterprise.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/james-smith-loddington-farm/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2026,Talks at Wisley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20251022T084831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T084831Z
UID:1882-1763031600-1763035200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Zoom talk\, Babylonstoren
DESCRIPTION:Add to your calendar: We have arranged a Zoom talk for Thursday 13th November starting at 11.00 am GMT\, coming from Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands of South Africa\, sister estate to The Newt in Somerset\, where we enjoyed an inspirational visit in 2023.  The invitation and link to this Zoom talk will be sent to our members nearer the date\, together with speaker details.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/zoom-talk-babylonstoren/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173852Z
UID:1057-1762858800-1762873200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm
DESCRIPTION:Following the talk from Tom Coward\, we are pleased to be joined by Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm near Bristol\, that grows strawberries\, gooseberries\, raspberries\, loganberries and jostaberries\, as well as greengages\, apples\, pears and medlars. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/lawrence-weston-founder-of-a-community-farm/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T172112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T084103Z
UID:1055-1762858800-1762873200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Tom Coward\, Head Gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor;
DESCRIPTION:Updated on 21:10:2025 \nWe will be joined by Tom Coward\, Head Gardener at the historic Gravetye Manor\, Sussex\, who will tell us about the history and development of fruit growing in the walled garden and orchards.  Before moving to Gravetye 11 years ago\, Tom had been Fergus Garrett’s deputy at Great Dixter House & Gardens.  His talk will be followed by Lawrence Weston\, founder of a community farm near Bristol that grows strawberries\, gooseberries\, raspberries\, loganberries and jostaberries\, as well as greengages\, apples\, pears and medlars. \nWe meet in the Tulip Tree Room\, RHS Garden Wisley from 10.30am for 11.02am start\, leaving 2′ for remembrance silence.  Tea/coffee will be available before the start of meeting. \nClick here to an article link to Tom Cowards work\, and here to read more on Gravetye Manor.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/tom-coward-head-gardener-at-the-historic-gravetye-manor/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241231T100208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T130650Z
UID:1078-1757500200-1757512800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Loddington Farm\, near Maidstone\, Kent
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/loddington-farm-kent/
LOCATION:Loddington Farm\, Loddington Lane\, Linton\,\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME17 4AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Visits
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241231T095507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T101815Z
UID:1073-1752066000-1752080400@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Guided tour of Eythrope\, followed by afternoon tea at NT Waddesdon Manor\, Buckinghamshire
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/guided-tour-of-eythrope-followed-by-afternoon-tea-at-nt-waddesdon-manor-buckinghamshire/
LOCATION:Waddesdon Manor\, Waddesdon\,\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP18 0JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Visits
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T171536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173802Z
UID:1052-1750849200-1750863600@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Pam Corbin - 'Jams and preserves from your own fruit'
DESCRIPTION:80th Anniversary Meeting \n‘Jams and preserves from your own fruit’ is the theme of 80th Anniversary Meeting. \nBring a pot of your favourite fruit jam and we will provide the scones and cream for a major tasting event and exchange of ideas. \nThis special celebration meeting will feature a presentation from ‘Pam the Jam’ Corbin a leading expert on jams\, jellies\, marmalades\, chutneys\, pickles and other preserves\, author of several books on jams and preserves. \nIn addition\, RHS Fruit Specialist\, Jim Arbury\, will explain and demonstrate how to prune your fruit to help ensure a healthy plant and a good crop; weather dependent\, this will take place in the orchard or the Tulip Tree Room. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/pam-corbin-jams-and-preserves-from-your-own-fruit/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241231T093447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T143612Z
UID:1067-1747218600-1747231200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Grange Estate Vineyard\, nr Winchester.
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/grange-estate-vineyard-nr-winchester/
LOCATION:Grange Estate Vineyard\, Road\, Burges Field Winery Co Ltd The Winery\, Itchen Stoke\,\, Alresford\, Hampshire\, SO24 0QW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Visits
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T164528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173721Z
UID:1042-1742299200-1742310000@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Mulberries - history\, growing\, and care
DESCRIPTION:The second talk after our AGM\, on Tuesday 18th March 2025\, will focus on the growing and care of Mulberries.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/mulberries-history-growing-and-care/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T153033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173654Z
UID:1034-1742299200-1742310000@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Martin Hayes\, Itinerant Orchardist
DESCRIPTION:Itinerant orchardist Martin Hayes\, who has decades of experience working in orchards across the UK\, will be the first speaker after our AGM\, on Tuesday 18th March 2025.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/martin-hayes-itinerant-orchardist/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T154258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T115048Z
UID:1039-1742295600-1742310000@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:THE RHS FRUIT GROUP\nANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025 \nNotice is hereby given that there will be an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the RHS Fruit Group\non Tuesday 18th March 2025 \nTo be held in the Tulip Tree Room\, RHS Garden Wisley \nAGM starts at 11.00am sharp\, and will be followed by the Members’ Meeting from 12.00 noon: our first speaker being itinerant orchardist Martin Hayes\, who has decades of experience working in orchards across the UK.  Our second talk will focus on the growing and care of Mulberries. \nTea/coffee will be available before the AGM\, from 10.30am \nInformation for Members. \n1 Draft minutes of the 2024 AGM\, accounts\, and 2025 agenda will be available before the AGM. \n2 Nominations – proposed\, seconded and signed – for candidates for election to the committee must be in the hands of the Administrator before 17th February 2025. \n3 Any Member wishing to suggest an item for the AGM agenda must provide full details to the Administrator before 17th February 2025; please email Pam Hunter\, officer@thefruitgroup.org \nFor a copy of The Fruit Group Constitution and Notes (8 pages in total)\, please contact The Administrator\, Pam Hunter\, officer@thefruitgroup.org 
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/agm-rhs-fruit-group-2/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGM,Events 2025
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20241227T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T173555Z
UID:1044-1737543600-1737558000@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Chiltern Heritage Orchards - An Introduction to their ways of Organic Regenerative Growing
DESCRIPTION:We start our year with a talk by Lindsay Engers\, horticulturalist\, lecturer\, founder and owner of Chiltern Heritage Orchards\, whose ideas on fruit growing made such an impact on members during our visit to the National Collection of Citrus. \nHis keynote talk is entitled ‘Chiltern Heritage Orchards – An Introduction to their ways of Organic Regenerative Growing’. \nMeeting starts at 11.00am sharp. \nTea/coffee will be available before the meeting starts\, from 10.30am
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/chiltern-heritage-orchards-an-introduction-to-their-ways-of-organic-regenerative-growing/
LOCATION:RHS Gardens Wisley\, the Tulip Tree Room\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\,\, Woking\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2025,Talks at Wisley
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231130T123529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123435Z
UID:329-1731588300-1731592800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Jane Steward on Medlars
DESCRIPTION:Jane Steward\, holder of a Plant Heritage National Collection of Medlars and author of the book Medlars: Growing and Cooking will be giving a talk on ‘Growing Medlar Fruit Trees in the UK’. \nThis talk will follow the presentation by Dr Zoltan Hamori and Magdolna Hamori-Kovacs from Jurassic Plants\, who will present some of the exciting and exotic fruits they grown at their nursery in North Wales. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the event.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/jane-steward-on-medlars/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T135019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123513Z
UID:441-1731582000-1731587400@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Dr Zoltan Hamori from Jurassic Plants
DESCRIPTION:Dr Zoltan Hamori and Magdolna Hamori-Kovacs from Jurassic Plants Nursery will present with some of the exciting and exotic fruits that they grow at their nursery in North Wales \nYou can see the range of fruit that they grow on their website https://jurassicplants.co.uk/ \nThis talk will be followed by a talk from Jane Steward\, medlar specialist and author of the book ‘Medlars: Growing & Cooking’. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the event. \n  \n 
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/dr-zoltan-hamori-on-jurassic-plants-nursery/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20240311T110019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T111225Z
UID:132-1729245600-1729443600@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:The Late Fruit & Vegetable Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Late Fruit & Vegetable Competition\, RHS Garden\, Harlow Carr\, 18-20 October 2024
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/the-late-fruit-vegetable-competition/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Harlow Carr\, Crag Ln\, Beckwithshaw\, Harrogate\, HG3 1QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fruit competitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20230221T174051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T105902Z
UID:124-1728036000-1728234000@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:The Autumn Fruit & Vegetable Competition
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/the-autumn-fruit-vegetable-competition/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Hyde Hall\, Creephedge Ln\, Chelmsford\, CM3 8ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fruit competitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231130T121718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123533Z
UID:317-1726050600-1726061400@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Gilbert White’s House and Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/gilbert-whites-house-and-orchard/
LOCATION:Gilbert White’s house and gardens\, The Wakes\, High Street\, Selborne\,\, Alton\, Hampshire\, GU34 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231130T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123555Z
UID:313-1723545000-1723555800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:National Fruit Collection at Brogdale
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/national-fruit-collection-at-brogdale/
LOCATION:NFC Brogdale\, Brogdale Farm\,\, Faversham\, ME13 8XZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20230221T172526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T110139Z
UID:115-1721210400-1721581200@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:The Summer Fruit & Vegetable Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Summer Fruit & Vegetable Competition\, RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/the-summer-fruit-vegetable-competition/
LOCATION:Tatton Park\, Tatton Park\, Knutsford\, WA16 6SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fruit competitions
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T134157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123614Z
UID:434-1719319500-1719327600@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Jim Arbury\, RHS Fruit Specialist
DESCRIPTION:At this meeting\, we are the guests of the Fruit Department\, and following the talk by Elizabeth Stockdale on the right soil for growing fruit\, RHS Fruit Specialist Jim Arbury\, will update us on the latest fruit news and seasonal advice. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the event \n 
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/jim-arburys-talk-of-fruit-news-and-seasonal-advice/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240625T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T133544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123633Z
UID:427-1719313200-1719318600@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Stockdale on the Right Soil for Growing Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Stockdale\, Head of Farming Systems Research\, NIAB\, will be giving a talk on ‘The Right Soil for Growing Fruit in the Garden or Allotment’. \nAt this meeting\, we are the guests of the Fruit Department\, and following Elizabeth’s talk\, RHS Fruit Specialist Jim Arbury\, will update us on the latest fruit news and seasonal advice. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the talks.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/elisabet-stockdale-on-the-right-soil/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T141724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123700Z
UID:456-1718101800-1718110800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:National Plant Collection of Citrus
DESCRIPTION:Content is protected.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/national-plant-collection-of-citrus/
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T132604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123718Z
UID:421-1712149200-1712152800@thefruitgroup.org
SUMMARY:Sarah Foss on Earthworms
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Foss will be giving a talk on “earthworms and their value for the garden and the allotment” \nThis talk follows  Martin Sadler’s talk on the Sussex Apple. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the event
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/sarah-foss-on-earthworms/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T132206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123734Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Sadler on 'The History of The Sussex Apple'
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 3rd of April at Wisley\, Martin Sadler will be talking about ‘The History of the Sussex Apple’. \nThis talk is followed by Sarah Foss\,  on ‘The Value of Earthworms in Gardens and Allotments’ \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the event
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/martin-saddler-on-the-sussex-apple/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231228T161754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T162634Z
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SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:THE RHS FRUIT GROUP\nANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 \nNotice is hereby given that there will be an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Group\non Wednesday 3rd April 2024 \nTo be held in the Tulip Tree Room\, RHS Garden Wisley \nFollowed by the Members’ Meeting from 12.00 noon: Martin Sadler gives his talk on ‘The History of the Sussex Apple’; to be followed by Sarah Foss on ‘The Value of Earthworms in Gardens and Allotments’. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/agm/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGM
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231219T115423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123803Z
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SUMMARY:Zam Baring on The Creation of The Grange Vineyard\, Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:24th January – The Creation of The Grange Vineyard\, Hampshire \nFor our first talk of the year we are privileged to have a presentation from Zam Baring\, Managing Partner of Grange Estate\, Hampshire\, vine grower and producer of sparkling wines.  He will be joined by Samuel Philippot\, Vineyard Manager at The Grange. \nZam will give a brief history of the estate along with the rationale behind the 2011 planting of this 25 acre vineyard\, and the ups and down since.  He will discuss the varieties and clones planted\, the joys and the many\, many challenges of growing grapes in a cool climate.  We hope to have samples available to highlight differences in tastes between the different vine cultivars. \nPlease kindly answer the RSVP so we can calculate the attendance\, seating and refreshments needs. \nEntrance is free but limited to members only.  Coffee and tea will be available before the Talk.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/zam-baring-on-the-creation-of-the-grange-vineyard/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20231130T124536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T123831Z
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SUMMARY:Joan Morgan on Cherries
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the final date for this event is yet to be decided. \nWe will update you all soon \nTFG Team
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/joan-morgan-on-cherries/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, Wisley Lane\, Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events 2024
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165931
CREATED:20230217T095723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T090410Z
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SUMMARY:Leckford Nursery
DESCRIPTION:To book this event you must be a member of the RHS Fruit Group \nIf you would like to become a member and go to this event? Apply here.
URL:https://thefruitgroup.org/event/leckford-nursery/
LOCATION:Leckford Nursery\, The Farm Shop & Café Longstock Park Nursery\, Stockbridge\, Hampshire\, SO20 6EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Fruit Group":MAILTO:events@thefruitgroup.org
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