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July 2008 |
| Tue 1 Jul - Fri 10 Oct |
Mystery in Stone Sculpture Exhibition A Major exhibition of contemporary hand carved stone sculptures by Shona artists depicting their culture, religious beliefs and everyday life.
Workshops available.
At the Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR.  More about this event... |
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August 2008 |
| Fri 1 Aug - Mon 6 Oct |
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2008 TAKE YOUR PICTURES AT ANY TIME DURING 2008 AT THE GARDENS.
In association with The Birmingham Post and generously sponsored by Calumet Photographic - top prize Digital Camera. More about this event... |
| Sun 31 Aug |
Bands play in our Bandstand - N. C. Big Band |
| Sun 31 Aug |
Bonsai Show 10.30am - 4.00pm. |
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September 2008 |
| Sun 7 Sep |
Rotary Club Country Music Festival 11am - 5.00pm.
Charity extravaganza & country music festival. TICKETS NOW ON SALE. More about this event... |
| Sun 7 Sep |
Birmingham Dahlia Society Show 11am - 4pm.
Don't miss this popular annual event.
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| Sun 7 Sep |
This afternoon in our Bandstand - Rotary Club Country Music Festival |
| Sat 13 Sep |
Weekend Workshops: Digital Photography for Beginners – David Rann 10:30am to 3:30pm |
| Sun 14 Sep |
Friends' Plant Hunters Fair 10am - 4pm
Visit our very popular Fair where the visitor can fill the gaps in their gardens with superb plants at wonderful bargain prices. More about this event... |
| Sun 14 Sep |
This afternoon in the Bandstand - Birmingham Concert Band |
| Mon 15 Sep - Mon 24 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Painting and Drawing for the Intermediate to Advanced Student – Sally Delany 7pm to 9pm |
| Mon 15 Sep - Mon 24 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Introduction to Astronomy; the Wonders of the Night Sky – Samuel George 7pm to 9pm NEW |
| Mon 15 Sep - Mon 24 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Hatha Yoga – Pramila Sashidharan BWY Dip. 7pm to 8.30pm |
| Mon 15 Sep - Mon 24 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Pilates Classical Matwork – Siobhan Collins-McCarthy 12:30pm to 2pm NEW |
| Mon 15 Sep - Mon 24 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : First Steps at Bridge – Dennis Heighway 2:30pm to 4:30pm NEW |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Art in the Gardens – Jo Pardoe 11.45am to 1.45pm |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Yoga for Well-Being – Pramila Sashidharan BWY Dip. 10am to 11.30am |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Belly Dancing for Beginners and Beginners Plus – Nicola Fairey 7pm to 8:30pm |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Yoga to De-Stress and Refresh – Pramila Sashidharan BWY Dip. 7pm to 8.30pm |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Art in the Gardens – Jo Pardoe 2pm to 4pm |
| Tue 16 Sep - Tue 25 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Rubber Stamping and Creative Designs – Ann Link 7pm to 9pm |
| Wed 17 Sep - Wed 26 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Rubber Stamping and Creative Designs – Ann Link 7pm to 9pm |
| Wed 17 Sep - Wed 26 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Getting to Know Trees – Len Salt 7pm to 9pm |
| Wed 17 Sep - Wed 26 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Rubber Stamping and Creative Designs – Ann Link 10am to 12pm |
| Wed 17 Sep - Wed 26 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : The Good Life (Self Sufficiency -an Introduction) – Ben Creevy 1pm to 3pm NEW |
| Wed 17 Sep - Wed 26 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Grow it, Cook it, Eat it (The Art of Self Sufficiency) – Ben Creevy 7pm to 9pm NEW |
| Thu 18 Sep - Thu 27 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi – Steve Jones 10am to 12pm NEW |
| Thu 18 Sep - Thu 27 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Photography for Beginners - David Rann 1pm to 3pm NEW THIS DAY |
| Thu 18 Sep - Thu 27 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Designing with Plants – Simon Gulliver 7pm to 9pm NEW THIS TERM |
| Thu 18 Sep - Thu 27 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Rubber Stamping and Creative Designs – Ann Link 7pm to 9pm |
| Thu 18 Sep - Thu 27 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Photography for Beginners Plus - David Rann 7pm to 9pm |
| Fri 19 Sep - Fri 28 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Yoga for Well-Being – Pramila Sashidharan BWY Dip. 10am to 11.30am |
| Fri 19 Sep - Fri 28 Nov |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : What Influence does Society have on us as Individuals and what Influence do we as Individuals have on Society? – Angela Franklin 1pm to 3pm NEW |
| Sat 20 Sep - Sat 15 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: Exploring the Underlying Principles of Tai Chi – Alec Jones 1:30pm to 4:30pm NEW |
| Sat 20 Sep - Sat 18 Jul |
Weekend Workshops: One Year Botanical Illustration Courses - Jeni Neale and Bridget Rochford |
| Sat 20 Sep - Sat 18 Oct |
Weekend Workshops: Practical Photography with Digital Cameras for Complete Beginners – David Rann 1pm to 3pm NEW |
| Sun 21 Sep |
This afternoon in our Bandstand - Arrow Valley Brass Band |
| Sat 27 Sep |
Weekend Workshops: Autumn Lawn Care – Philip Aubury 1:30pm to 3:30pm NEW |
| Sun 28 Sep |
The Cyclamen Society Autumn Show and Lectures See the spectacular display or cyclamen, buy some unusual specimens or join in the lectures.
11am - 4pm
PLUS 'Walk on the Wildside' Conservation Day.
Adults £3, Concessions £2, Members free. More about this event... |
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October 2008 |
| Wed 1 Oct - Wed 2 Sep |
Daytime and Evening Adult Courses : Your Garden Month by Month – Simon Gulliver 7pm to 9pm NEW THIS TERM |
| Sat 4 Oct - Sat 25 Oct |
Weekend Workshops: Depicting Trees in Print – Sally Delany 12:30pm to 3:30pm NEW |
| Sun 5 Oct |
British Cactus & Succulent Society Autumn Show - Advice, Exhibition, Sales. 11am - 4pm |
| Sat 11 Oct |
Weekend Workshops: Drawing for Beginners – Jo Pardoe 10:30am to 3:30pm |
| Sun 12 Oct |
Family Fun Day 10.00am - 4.30pm
Lots to do and see for all the family. More about this event... |
| Sat 25 Oct |
Apple Day and Pumpkins for Halloween Saturday 25 October 2008.
An enticing display of English apples and much more!
Special reduced entry price of Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free.
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| Sat 25 Oct |
Conservation Day 11.00am - 4.00pm
Visitors can enter the Gardens from 9am.
By popular demand we will be staging this event for the fourth year.
Also on the same day Apple Day and Pumpkins for Halloween.
Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free. More about this event... |
| Sat 25 Oct |
Weekend Workshops: Beaded Jewellery: Earrings – Jessica Mayhew 1:30pm to 4:30pm NEW |
| Sun 26 Oct |
Friends' Autumn Gift Fair 10am - 4.30pm
Special reduced entry price of Adults 5.50, conessions £3.50, Members free.
Also onthe same day visit the Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society Show. More about this event... |
| Sun 26 Oct |
Birmingham & Midland Orchid Society Show, Advice and Sales 11.00am - 4.30pm
Specail reduced entry price of Adults £5.50, Concessions £3.50, Members free. More about this event... |
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November 2008 |
| Sat 8 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: Beaded Jewellery: Wire Wrapping – Jessica Mayhew 1:30pm to 4:30pm NEW |
| Sat 8 Nov - Sat 6 Dec |
Weekend Workshops: Practical Photography with Digital Cameras for Improvers – David Rann 1pm to 3pm NEW |
| Sat 15 Nov |
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR In aid of Birmingham St Mary's Hospice.
11am - 3pm.
Admission: Adults £4.50, Concessions £3.00. In advance Adults £3.50, Concessions £2.50.
Tickets now on sale.
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| Sat 22 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: Creative Hand-Made Cards and Crafts for Christmas – Nikki Harris 10am to 3:30pm |
| Sat 22 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: Beaded Jewellery: Crystal Beaded Butterflies – Jessica Mayhew 1:30pm to 4:30pm NEW |
| Sun 23 Nov |
Friends' Craft Fair and Carols 10am - 4.30pm More about this event... |
| Sat 29 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: Drawing for Improvers – Jo Pardoe Drawing for Improvers – Jo Pardoe 10:30am to 3:30pm NEW |
| Sat 29 Nov |
Weekend Workshops: House and Conservatory Plants – Philip Aubury 1:30pm to 3:30pm NEW |
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December 2008 |
| Mon 1 Dec - Wed 24 Dec |
Christmas Gift Shop Open Daily During the holiday season visit our Botanic Shop for great gifts and perfect plants.
Opening times:
Christmas Eve 9am - 3pm.
Christmas Day CLOSED.
Boxing Day to 1 January inclusive open daily 10am to 4pm. Limited menu in the Pavilion tearoom.
Library closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. More about this event... |
| Sat 6 Dec |
Weekend Workshops: Christmas Flowers for Fun! – Helene Howard 1pm to 4pm |
| Sat 13 Dec |
Weekend Workshops: Belly Dancing Taster – Nicola Fairey 1:30pm to 3:30pm NEW |
