Dorothy Clive Garden

Look who we have spotted in the garden today 😍🥰

Looking for somewhere to take the Children during the Summer Holidays?

Folksy Theatre will be here at the Garden on Saturday 17th August at 2.00pm for a performance of Quentin Blake's 'Angelica Sprockets Pockets'. Full of live music, puppetry, wonderful characters and loads of audience participation.

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you’ll never guess what’s in them…Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket’s never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them. Filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, puppetry, audience interaction and madness! This fun-filled show is the perfect treat for the whole family!

Prices

Adult – £12

Child – £10

Tickets will be available to purchase directly from the Folksy Theatre website https://folksytheatre.co.uk/ and will go on sale on 1st April 2024.

Tickets can also be purchased via TicketSource via the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=dorothy%20clive%20angela

MUSIC DAY WITH CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY

Sunday 30th June 2024 - 10am to 5.00pm

Join us and enjoy the musical entertainment on offer, take a stroll around the Garden, then enjoy a drink, a bite to eat or try one of our freshly baked scones with jam and cream whilst relaxing on the Tearoom lawn.

There will be a display of Vintage and Classic Cars on the Paddock area.

Our Tearoom will be open serving a lunch menu available between 12pm and 2.30pm. Cakes and snacks will also be available throughout the day.

We will be welcoming the group 'The Unlawful Men' who will be performing at 2.00pm and 4.00pm on the Tearoom Lawn.

The 'Rock Choir' were a big hit with our visitors last year and will be returning to perform again this year. Hannah and Zdenek who are always popular will be performing too as well the Little Moreton Singers and students of Hannah Turner Music.

Music with Dave Ball throughout the day on the Tearoom Lawn.

Schedule and Times
11.00am – Hannah Turner Music
12.00pm – Hannah Turner and Zdenek – Keyboard, Singing and Violin
1.00pm – Rock Choir
2.00pm – Band - The Unlawful Men
3.00pm – Little Moreton Singers
4.00pm - Band - The Unlawful Men

Normal entry fee applies:
Adults £12
Child £2 aged 5-17
Members free of charge

Tickets can be pre-booked via the following link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=dorothy%20clive%20garden%20music

Visitors are welcome to visit on the day and pay entry at the gate.

Garden Member Philip Edwards has kindly sent us a few pictures of birds taken in the Garden during May 😀

We are delighted to invite all interested members to join us for an afternoon gathering at The Dorothy Clive Garden, aimed at those who are considering becoming volunteers. The event will take place at 3 pm on the 5th of June.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy tea, coffee, and cake while learning about the numerous benefits of volunteering at our beautiful Garden. You will have the chance to speak with our head gardener, Zdenek, and our shop manager, Hazel. They will be available to discuss how your involvement can benefit both you and the Garden.

Volunteering at the Dorothy Clive Gardens is a deeply rewarding experience. It's a place where you can immerse yourself in nature, find peace, and connect with others who share a love for gardening and community. Hew beautifully captures this sentiment, saying, "As a volunteer at the Dorothy Clive Gardens (my honest motives were for some peace and quiet!), I remember a particular visit during Covid. It was an anxious time with so much heartbreak around. After a shift, I came across a poster written by Jenny Uglow: 'We may think that we are tending our garden, but of course, in many different ways, it is the garden and plants that are nurturing us.' It was at this point that I realised what I was receiving as a volunteer was infinitely more than what I was giving."

Furthermore, Jann highlights the camaraderie and joy found in this beautiful setting: "It's a great place. It's not just about getting outside and with nature, it's being around people who are likeminded, who support one another and have some great laughs along with the gardening team."

📆5/06/2024
🕐3:00PM

🌿PLANT OF THE WEEK 🌿

Crinodendron hookerianum, known as the Chilean lantern tree, is an evergreen tree in the family Elaeocarpaceae. It is endemic to Chile, where it occurs from Cautin to Palena.

We are delighted to invite all interested members to join us for an afternoon gathering at The Dorothy Clive Garden, aimed at those who are considering becoming volunteers. The event will take place at 3 pm on the 5th of June.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy tea, coffee, and cake while learning about the numerous benefits of volunteering at our beautiful Garden. You will have the chance to speak with our head gardener, Zdenek, and our shop manager, Hazel. They will be available to discuss how your involvement can benefit both you and the garden.

Volunteering at The Dorothy Clive Garden is a fulfilling experience, as shared by some of our current volunteers in the Gift Room. Peter describes it as "a wonderful opportunity to mix with like-minded people, share new experiences, and learn new skills." Pat adds, "I enjoy volunteering in The Giftroom as you meet some interesting people who enjoy sharing stories. The staff are very friendly and engage with the volunteers and the visitors."

We hope to see you there and look forward to welcoming you into our community of garden enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers.

A few more photos of our little residents 🦉🦉

Another picture of the Owlet sent to us by Jane Dibnah.

A few photos of the Owlets, thankyou Natalie for providing the photos!

PLANT OF THE WEEK - Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
One of the 10 best plants for pollinators as per the RHS lists (in conjunction with the World Bee Day on 20th May).

Vigorous, bulbous perennial to 1m tall, with long, strap-shaped greyish-green basal leaves dying down by flowering time. Flowers to 8cm across are vivid deep rosy-purple, in crowded spherical umbels, of often up to 50 or more star-shaped flowers, in summer.

CRAFT FAIR THIS SUNDAY 19th MAY - here at the Garden with 45 stalls of artists and artisans. Admission to the Garden and Craft Fair £12 adult, £2 child aged 5-17, 0-4's and members free of charge. A chance to see the Garden at its most beautiful with the added bonus of the Craft Fair. For a list of the stalls attending click on the following link https://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/events/event/craft-fair/

We were honoured to have Joan Masters officially open the Olive Barn this morning along with her greyhounds Olive and Barney. Joan has kindly donated the funds to enable the Olive Barn to be built. It is also Joan's birthday today! Happy Birthday Joan and thank you! 😊 Thank you also to Contrak for the construction it looks amazing😊

Entry for Members is free of charge. Non-members £12 adult, £2 child aged 5-17. 0-4's are free.

Come along and see the Garden at its best with the added bonus of a Craft Fair with 45 stalls.

Click on the following link for more details and a list of stalls attending https://dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/events/event/craft-fair/

PLANT OF THE WEEK - Rhododendron luteum - yellow azalea

R. luteum is a bushy deciduous shrub of open growth to 4m tall, with oblong leaves turning orange, purple and red in autumn. Very fragrant bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, 5cm in width, are produced in late spring and early summer

Happy 2024!

Join us and celebrate our fabulous county, home of world-class attractions, beautiful backdrops, mouth-watering menus, and so much more.

Find out what’s happening at www.enjoystaffordshire.com/staffsday

Our Bee Hub is open all weekend during our opening hours if you would like to see how our mother bird and eggs are doing.

PLANT OF THE WEEK - Smyrnium perfoliatum (perfoliate alexanders) - self seeding and can be found all around the garden.

Smyrnium perfoliatum is an upright biennial with stout, ribbed stems, green basal leaves up to 20cm long, and shorter, bright, yellow-green upper leaves joined to surround the stem. Open sprays of tiny, yellow-green flowers are produced in the second spring.

Earth Day is a global force for good that calls for the protection of the planet through education, activism, and small, positive changes that we can all take to make a big difference.

🌎 How To Make A Difference 🌏

1- Rekindle your love for nature, and share it with others
It is only by loving something, will we seek to protect it. We depend on nature for so much, from the fresh air we breathe to the food we eat. By rekindling your love for nature, and sharing it with others, you’re inspiring protection for the planet.

2- Work together
Do your bit at home, work, school, or in your community and join others doing the same! Join our volunteer group and meet like-minded people on a mission to take action for climate and nature.

🌎 The Dorothy Clive Garden Fighting Against Climate Change 🌏

1- Carbon Accounting
Our Head Gardener Zdenek and our Wedding/Events Coordinator Meg have recently been on a course to learn how to account for the Garden's carbon usage. Therefore ensuring we are moving in the right direction to achieving a zero carbon site!

2- Our Plastic Exhibition
We have created a Plastic Exhibition to educate children on the effects plastic has on our environment and what small steps can be taken to reduce people's plastic usage.