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Shrubs We Should Grow
a talk by Will Twentyman
24 September 2026
Will Twentyman is a highly experienced professional horticulturist and the Head Gardener at the historic Cockley Cley Hall Gardens near Swaffham, Norfolk. Known for his practical expertise and passion for plant selection, Will is a frequent guest speaker at gardening clubs across East Anglia.
In his upcoming talk, "Shrubs We Should Grow", Will will share his expert insights on selecting the best structural shrubs to build a strong, beautiful, and resilient backbone for your garden all year round.
Mileham Village Hall at 7:30pm.  £5.
Everyone is welcome, no booking required.
Ghost Ponds of Norfolk
a talk by Prof. Carl Sayer
19 November 2026
Carl visited our group several years ago and we are absolutely delighted to have him back. An engaging and dynamic speaker, his last talk generated huge interest and very positive feedback.
Carl is a Professor in the Department of Geography at University College London (UCL) where he leads the Pond Restoration Research Group (PRRG). He is passionate about ponds, co-founding the Norfolk Ponds Project with Helen Greaves. As well as studying Norfolk's ghost ponds, Carl has been the driving force behind the restoration of many ponds and the adoption of policies to promote pond restoration, such as FWAG funding. Â
Carl is a regular contributor to the media including BBC Countryfile and Radio 4 programmes including Open Country, On My Farm, Farming Today, Inside Science and The Naked Scientists.
Mileham Village Hall at 7:30pm.  £5.
Everyone is welcome, no booking required.
To identify ancient ponds in the area, overlaid onto modern aerial photography, visit this National Library of Scotland map explorer and adjust the "transparency of overlay"
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