President's Event 2007

Saturday, 9 June at Garden Organic, Ryton

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Sophie Grigson, Food Writer, Broadcaster and Herb Society President,
welcomes you to her cookery demonstration and a chance to taste the delicious results.  Find out more about Sophie.

Starts at 9.45am, finishes 4.30pm. Includes extended lunch break to enjoy the delights of the gardens, shop and trade stalls.

Find out more about the other speakers.

Sophie Grigson

At Garden Organic Ryton, Wolston Lane, Coventry CV8 3LG.  Map.

Programme

9.45 am

Delegates arrive - Coffee and Registration

10.15 am

Welcome and Introductions – John Baylis, Chairman of The Herb Society

10.30 am

Talk on the history and medical aspects of herbs – "The Healing Power of Plants" – by Timothy Walker, Director of the Oxford Botanic Garden

11.30 am

Demonstration by Sophie Grigson, President of The Herb Society – a selection of herbie recipes

12.30 pm

LUNCH – Herbie Dishes.  See the menu.

1.30 pm –

2.20 pm
  • Free time for delegates
  • Visit outdoor stalls set up by suppliers of herbs, cosmetics, candles, etc
    Click here for a list of exhibitors.
  • Explore Ryton Organic Gardens – at no extra charge
  • Taste herbal teas

2.30 pm

Talk by Rosie Atkins, Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden – on "London’s Oldest Outdoor Classroom"

3.15 pm

Demonstration on herbie snacks, scones and pastries by Mike Cullen, "The Gardening Chef" of Cullenary Herbs, Derbyshire

4.00 pm

Vote of thanks – John Meade, Earl of Clanwilliam, Patron of The Herb Society

4.15 pm

Afternoon Tea – including herbie snacks

  • Time again to explore gardens
  • Visit their shop containing range of organic produce, gifts, gardening sundries, plants, etc.

Price

Members: £50

Non-members: £70.  Join the society now for £25 and save £20 on your registration fee.
Find out abut the benefits of membership and how to join.

Registration

Click here for a registration document that you can print and send to us.

Alternatively, click here for pdf leaflet for event including registration form (938KB)

Sponsors
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  • We are also most grateful to Suffolk Herbs for their kind contribution the event

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