Throughout the year the Friends of Bank Hall Volunteers, open up the grounds for their program of event days (usually on Sundays) which has been a tradition for over 20 years in order to raise funds for the ongoing project of restoring the Hall.  Although the main Hall has now been restored vital funds are still needed to support the group with other ongoing restoration projects such as the Potting Sheds Project .

 

Talk - Iddon Treasures' Guest Speaker Jacqueline Iddon – Friday the 26th April at 1:00pm

 

An illustrated 90 minute talk by Jacqueline Iddon on the wide variety of plants she loves to grow in her garden, including how the garden has been designed and developed.

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This will be followed by gardeners question time and a brief description of the plants she has for sale.

Refreshments included in the ticket price of £8.00.

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For booking please click here.

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Please note there 4 flights of stairs to the Banastre Room, due to the nature of the building there is no access to a lift.

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Please arrive in plenty of time to meet the volunteer who will guide you to a parking space for a prompt start at 1pm. Many thanks

 

This is a new event which will incorporate the winning flower bed of a Primary Schools Garden Challenge. There will also be Flower and Plant stalls and demonstrations.

 

Garden Event – Sunday 19th May

 

This is a new event which will incorporate the winning flower bed of a Primary Schools Garden Challenge. There will also be Flower and Plant stalls and demonstrations.

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Talk - 'Could you dress Tudor' Tuesday 21st May at 2.00pm, Sue Bodill on Tudor clothing 

 

A not to be missed,  90 minute talk delivered by Sue Bodill on how Tudor costumes and dresses were made and how to wear them!

Sue will be bringing a selection of beautiful, handcrafted dresses and costumes which will be displayed in the tower. 

Refreshments included in the ticket price.  For more info for booking tickets please click here.

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Talk - June (date yet to be confirmed) - Pete Bullen on Bonsai trees "Bonsai, what's it all about"

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The talk will look at a brief history of bonsai, styles and suitable species for bonsai, horticultural requirements, feeds and soils, specialist tools. Along with a look at a few of my trees telling the story of their development. Plus Q&A with Pete.

Refreshments included in the ticket price. For more info for booking tickets please click here.

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*** Visitors who wish to visit the Central Hall/Prospect Tower, this is by

PRE- BOOKING ONLY.  Please visit the Visiting Bank Hall page more info or click here to go straight to the booking page.

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If you have any queries, please contact us using the links on the Contacts Page.

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