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FOGG News
(Also -- Check out the Events Page for an updated list of Events organised by FOGG) AUGUST 2021 -- Events in the Gardens have now recommenced. Don't miss The FOGG SUMMER SPECIAL on Sunday 15 August 2021 11am to 4pm JUNE 2021 -- Help Showcase the Garden's Rare Floral Clockhouse Workings -- Click into the Clockhouse Page for more details JANUARY 2021 -- A whole year's Events on the bandstand have already been planned. However it all depends of the Virus situation and the Government Guidelines on entertainment outdoors. Please do check our Events Page for updates periodically. Thank You for your Support. NOVEMBER 2020 -- Regrettably the CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG on Sunday 13 December 2020 has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus Guidelines |
FOGG SUMMER 2020 PROGRAMME
Our Programme of Events for Summer 2020 has been badly affected by the Corona Virus. Most of the planned Events have been cancelled. Check out the up to date position by clicking in to the Events Page. |
Jane Chandler, a local amateur artist has been very busy over lockdown and has painted dozens of pictures.
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She enjoys working with different mediums and in different styles - so some are watercolour landscapes of Dorset, Scotland, Belgium and even Thailand which she visited just before the first lockdown.
Others are what she calls her “Wonky Pictures”in wonderful bright colours using Inktense paints and there are also a few pastel doggie portraits. She is now selling them to help raise money for the new Clock House in Greenhill Gardens. These paintings, which are all originals, are very reasonably priced at £45 and of that £25 goes to the project. They will be on display in the Bennett Shelter every Sunday afternoon, unless it is raining, so do come along and have a browse. |
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FOGG SUMMER 2020 PROGRAMME AFFECTED BY GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ON MEETINGS
Our Programme of Events for this Summer has been dramatically affected by the Corona virus situation. We are keeping a regular watch on developments. But so far, the March Quiz, the AGM and ALL the Summer musical events in the Gardens have all been cancelled. Check the Events Page for updates. |
CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG 2019
Our Christmas Sing-A-Long was attended by huge numbers this year. All enjoyed the mix of traditional carols and festive songs. Fortunately the threatened rain stayed away. Thanks to all who came along. |
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2020 GALA CRUISE QUIZ NIGHT IS A SELL OUT!
As at 22 November 2019 all 90 Tickets for the March 2020 Quiz Night are sold! The Evening will be a Cruise Themed Night and participants are being asked to come dressed for the Captain's Table, a member of the Crew OR in Deck Attire!! Thank you to all who have reserved their tickets so early. |
CHRISTMAS 2019 QUIZ IS A SELL OUT!!
All 90 Tickets for our Christmas Cracker Quiz in November 2019 sold out in mid September. Thank You to all who have bought tickets to support this event. Tickets costing £10 for our Spring Quiz on 20 March 2020 can now be ordered. As at 21 September 2019, 22 Tickets have already been sold.So please order early. Contact: Jane Chandler T:01305 775829 E: janechandler123@hotmail.com |
The Bennetts from Wales
In the Gardens in May 2017 were a group visiting from Wales. They were particularly interested in the Bennett Shelter which has a family connection. In the picture, left to right, are Sue Jordan (nee Bennett); Anne Gabriel (nee Bennett); Richard Bennett; Gill Musto (nee Bennett); Anthony Musto and Len Jordan with Daisy. (see more left about the Bennett visit. |
FOGG Committee Members with Pru Bollam from the Civic Society and the Mayor & Mayor Mayoress of Weymouth & Portland. All celebrating the start of Civic Week in June 2017
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Visit by Green Flag Inspectors in May 2017
(From left ) Tara Williams Interim Open Spaces Manager Weymouth & Portland Council, Barbara Dubben Chair FOGG, Patti Bolt Head of Gardens Portland, Giles Nicholson Inspector, Lucy Giles-Townsend Inspector, Jason Drew Head Gardner Weymouth, Pat Scarlett FOGG, Graham Dubben FOGG and Joy Stanley FOGG |
In June 2017 the Council refurbished and improved the noticeboard sited at one of the entrances to the Gardens. Looks great!
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