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The
Caley is:
- Scotland's
premier
gardening society and also one of its
oldest; founded in 1809 "for the purpose of forming a society for the
improvement of horticulture in all its branches", it was granted Royal
Charters in 1824 and 1898.
- Based
in Edinburgh, but with members nationwide, it
welcomes anyone interested in gardening, be they amateurs or
professionals, beginners or experienced gardeners.
The Caley
offers
Members:
- A
series of talks on
gardening at
7.30pm in the Royal Botanic Garden, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh on the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, October to March.
- Day
and evening
visits to gardens throughout Scotland, and an annual 6-day study tour
excursion within the UK.
- Plant
Sales on three Saturdays in May at Saughton Winter
Gardens, Edinburgh.
- Expert advice on gardening problems,
and books and videos on loan.
- An annual Journal,
The Caledonian Gardener, which is full of interesting articles; and a
regular
newsletter, Preview, which gives news of the Society and what is to
come.
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Come and Join the Caley:
There are
several different classes of membership, including
ordinary and family member, student member and Corporate partners. If
you wish to join us the contact is Tom Mabbott. Please note that the society is
currently looking for a new membership secretary. An e-mail
address dedicated to membership matters is here: e-mail
The special first time joining bonus is still in operation. This
applies to
new ordinary members who, on signing a Standing Order for
subsequent years, have to pay only £5 for their first year's
membership. A
standing order mandate form can be
downloaded here.
Other membership
enquiries should be made to Tom Mabbott on 0131-331 1011, or
e-mail
Tom directly.
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