Saturday 22 May

DAY TRIP TO BATSFORD ARBORETUM

Come and see Batsford’s famous, century‑old Davidia tree covered in snow‑white handkerchiefs. Batsford Arboretum is one of Westonbirt’s reciprocal gardens, so be sure to bring your Friends’ membership card to gain free entry. Davidia Week at Batsford starts on the day we visit, Saturday 22 May, so we do hope to see it in full flower.
Batsford hold the National Collection of Japanese Cherries which should also be in flower, alongside many magnolias. In addition, May is an excellent time to visit Batsford as an abundance of wildflowers adorn the hillside. The bluebells and garlic, with their wonderful scents, shouldn’t be missed.

Details of the trip and how to book:

Depart Westonbirt Arboretum 9.15am
Arrive Morton-in-Marsh about 10.30am for a short stroll.
Coffee etc. is available in the many cafés. Then on to Batsford Arboretum.
 
Depart Batsford  5pm
Arrive Westonbirt about 6.30pm

£12 per person to include the coach fare and a guided walk.
Please bring your own picnic or use the Applestore Tea Rooms at Batsford.
See www.batsarb.co.uk for further information.
 
There are only 49 places available, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please send a cheque, payable to FOWA, to:-
Rosemary Westgate, 8 Kemble Grove, Cheltenham. GL51 6TX
(Tel: 01242 697 588)

Please include your TELEPHONE NUMBER and STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

NB: no telephone bookings will be accepted.