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describe the event by the hundreds of families
9 who visit every year. For children, it's a chance to
see these beautiful creatures in their natural
surroundings and understand where they come from. The
Glasshouse is open daily from 10am to 4pm, Garden open
until 4.30pm Last entry to the garden and Glasshouse
3.30pm. Normal garden admission applies, RHS Members
go free. In conjunction with this event, they are also
holding Butterfly photography mornings on Wednesday
30th January and Wednesday 6th February, from 8am-12
noon. You will discover how to capture beautiful images
of their tropical butterflies with expert advice. Join Adrian
Davies for this morning workshop covering techniques,
equipment and image processing. You will enjoy exclusive
access to the Glasshouse before it opens to the public at
10am. The cost is, Members £45, non-members £56.50
(includes tea and coffee). To book, Tel: 0845 612 1253. For
details of everything that is going on at Wisley, go to
www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.
Retired professional and businessmen meet monthly at
Milford Probus Club for a lunch and an interesting talk. In
November, Peter Herring described the history of
Winkworth Arboretum. This collection of more than 1,000
specimens of shrubs and trees was started in 1937 by Dr
Wilfrid Fox, a skin specialist by profession. Some of the
woodland was felled as part of the war effort and this
actually encouraged him to plant a wider selection on the
original site. Free guided walks are provided on the first
Wednesday of each month. The Arboretum is now owned
by the National Trust and there are plans to build a new
visitor centre with improved facilities. Milford Probus Club
has members from Waverley and beyond, and is open to
retired and semi-retired professional and businessmen
over the age of 50. They meet in Godalming on the third
Friday of each month, for lunch followed by a talk on a
wide variety of subjects. Wives and partners are invited to
join them each year for a special lunch, and can join them
for any other lunch by invitation, and for occasional visits
such as the recent visit to Blenheim Palace. The last social
event was a black tie Christmas dinner. The Club also has
other activities such as golf days. Prospective members
are invited to attend a meeting without obligation. The
next talk is on Friday 18th January and will be given by Len
Thompson, author of the book "A Rough Diamond in
South Africa". For more details, contact Mike Thompson
on 01483 428181 or email thmmic@btinternet.com.
The Chiddingfold Horticultural Society met on
Wednesday 21st November for the AGM followed by a
quiz. The Chairman reported that, despite the poor
weather, they have had a successful and very full year.
Three shows were held, six talks given and a party as well
as involvement in the Village Fete and Jubilee Celebrations
[their contribution being the planter and contents
positioned by the forge]. The Treasurer informed the
meeting that they had made a surplus of £326 and also
paid for the planter. The Chairman thanked the retiring
committee members and presentations will be made at
the next meeting. The newly elected officials
consist of Phil Darley [Chairman], Graham Hill 16
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