As we emerge from the third lockdown, we continue the successful Zoom lecture programme that we launched in Autumn 2020, now interspersed with live talks, where possible. CGT is delighted to offer members and guests an opportunity to participate. A few days before each Zoom talk, an invitation email will be sent out enabling youContinue reading “Lecture Season 2022”
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Study Day 2022
Saturday 12 March 2022 from 10:00am-3:00pmStorey’s Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AAFree parking in Madingley Park & Ride, Madingley Road CB3 0EX This event has now passed. Archaeology to garden history:blurring the boundaries and bringing new light Our Study Day theme, inspired by the late Christopher Taylor, will include the impact of archaeological methodsContinue reading “Study Day 2022”
Past Events 2021
Date and time Speaker Title 14 January 20217:30pm – 8:30pm Philip WhaitesRichard Gant Gardener’s Question Time 23 February 20217:30pm-8:30pm Twigs Way Ruins in the Landscape 17 March 20217:30pm-8:30pm Alan James Climate, environmental and planning challenges to our gardens and parklands 29 April 20217:30pm-8:30pm(Link available from admin) Pippa & Steve Temple From one great plague toContinue reading “Past Events 2021”
Live Talk: Kim Wilkie
Kim Wilkie is our 2021 Christmas Lecturer, recounting the 10-year restoration of the gardens at Villa La Pietra. Wednesday 8 December 2021: CGT Christmas Lecture from 11:00am-1:00pmThis event has now passed. Title Garden Ghosts. Abstract The restoration of a garden is a brutal business: such was Kim Wilkie’s comment on his 10-year project to restoreContinue reading “Live Talk: Kim Wilkie”
Zoom Talk: Gin Warren
The tomb of Thomas and Ann Drummond in the Rosary Cemetery, Norwich Thursday 18 November 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed but a recording is available to CGT members and guests. Please contact admin. Title Ghastly Churchyards and Brave Men Abstract This online talk will be about the setting up of two unconsecrated, Nonconformist cemeteriesContinue reading “Zoom Talk: Gin Warren”
Live Talk: John Parker
Prof. John Parker will show stunning examples of Fynbos flowers in his talk following the CGT AGM Saturday 6 November 2021 12:00 noon – 1:00pm (approx.)This event has now passed Title Botanic Gardens of the Western Cape. Abstract The flowering world is divided into six distinct areas – the Floral Kingdoms. The Cape Floral KingdomContinue reading “Live Talk: John Parker”
Zoom Talk: Tim Richardson
Tim Richardson will present the 2021 Margaret Helme Memorial Lecture by Zoom. Thursday 21 October 2021 7:30pm-8:30pm This event has now passed but a recording is available to CGT members and paid guests for a period of two weeks. Please contact admin. Title Cambridge College Gardens. Abstract For all who have wandered through a CambridgeContinue reading “Zoom Talk: Tim Richardson”
Live Talk: Beverley Glover
Professor Beverley Glover, CGT Patron and Director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden Thursday 23 September 2021 7:30pm-8:30pm This event has now passed. Title The Cambridge Botanic Garden’s unique role in addressing global challenges. Abstract Cambridge University Botanic Garden was founded with a unique purpose – to support research into the science of plants. In theContinue reading “Live Talk: Beverley Glover”
Zoom Talk: Mark Newman
Fountains Abbey, and the 18C Studley Royal estate which followed, adapted the River Skel for their own purposes. National Trust lead archeaologist, Mark Newman, recounts key parts of the estate history. Thursday 8 July 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed. Title Wonder of the North: the Aislabie family’s designed landscape at Studley Royal. Abstract BetweenContinue reading “Zoom Talk: Mark Newman”
ZOOM Talk: Alison Moller
Two intriguing images from the Garden of Cosmic Speculation, taken by Alison Moller’s husband Tosh. Zoom in on 20 May to find out what they mean! Thursday 20 May 2021 7:30pm-8:30pmThis event has now passed but a link to a recording of the talk is available on application to: admin@cambridgeshiregardenstrust.org.uk. Title The Garden of CosmicContinue reading “ZOOM Talk: Alison Moller”
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