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Martham and District Gardening Club Events Programme 2026

  • Saturday 17th January
    Seed Swap and Tombola event in Martham village hall 2.00pm – 4.00pm
    If you have collected any seeds from your garden or have any seeds left over from sowing this year why not
    bring them along and swap them for other seeds you might like to sow in the spring and save yourself some
    money.
    Please make sure all packets are labelled with what they are. We have some spare envelopes for you to use
    so please ask if you would like some.
    Entrance to this event will be free to members, you will need to bring your membership card (2025 or
    2026) with you. There is a charge of £1 for non-members.
    There will also be a tombola with many generous prizes being donated once again from businesses in the
    area.
    The Martham Defibrillator Project will be running their jigsaw and books stall.
    Drinks and cakes will be available. Drinks will be free to members.
    You can also renew your membership at this event and book onto the March spring garden visit, and
    the July coach trip.
  • Monday 9th February speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Geoff Freeman – Growing Sweet Peas
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Thursday March 19th at 1.30pm
    visit to Shropham Vicarage garden, near Attleborough.
    This is a Spring Garden guided walk led by Guy Barker. Cost is £5 for members and £10 for nonmembers.
    Refreshments included. Payment is due at the time of booking which opens at our
    meeting on 10th November 2025.
  • Monday April 13th speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Annette Hurt – Maintaining a Soft Fruit Garden
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Monday May 11th speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Luci Skinner – Irises and Their Place in Our Gardens
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Saturday May 23rd
    Plant Sale on the small green 9.00am – 1pm
  • June – Garden Party and walk around members gardens TBC
  • Saturday 18th July – Coach Trip to Green Island Garden, Colchester, and Fullers Mill Garden, Bury St
    Edmunds.
    Cost is £10 for members and £25 for non-members, this includes entry to both gardens. This is a full
    day trip. Refreshments are NOT included. Payment is due at the time of booking which opens at our
    meeting on 10th November 2025.
  • August – Summer Break
  • Monday 14th September speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Johnny Walkers – The A-Z of Bulbs
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Autumn Plant Sale TBC
  • Monday 12th October speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Sarah Hammond – Autumn Bouquets
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Monday 9th November speaker 7.30pm
    Speaker Sam Outing – Autumn into Winter
    Seasonal planting and Climate-Conscious Design
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
  • Monday 14th December 7.30pm
    AGM followed by seasonal activities
    Methodist Church 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.
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Care about Martham? Become a Parish Councillor

Could You Be a Martham Parish Councillor?

Martham is a wonderful place to live — a green and welcoming community we can all be proud of. Our Parish Council plays an important role in looking after that spirit, and we’re looking for new people to join us.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Care about our community and want to make a positive difference.
  • Enjoy listening to others and sharing ideas.
  • Believe that teamwork and compromise are the way forward.
  • Value honesty, integrity, and a willingness to learn.
  • See being a councillor as a chance to help rather than to hold power.

As a Council, we aim to:

  • Make real, positive change for Martham.
  • Welcome fresh ideas while staying true to the rules — all decisions must be lawful, transparent and accountable.
  • Work together as a supportive team, not as individuals with separate agendas.
  • Represent the whole community, not just a few voices.

Could this be you?
To stand as a parish councillor you need to:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a British citizen, a citizen of Ireland, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, or a qualifying EU citizen.
  • Are comfortable using everyday technology like smartphones, apps, and the internet.
  • And meet one of the following:
    • Be registered to vote in the parish.
    • Have lived or owned/rented property here in the past 12 months.
    • Have worked here in the past 12 months.

If you’d like to play a part in shaping the future of our village, we’d love to welcome you to the Council.

Ready to find out more?

Meet us for a cuppa and find out more:

Weds 15 Oct – 7.30pm Weds 19 Nov – 7.30pm

Weds 17 Dec – 7.30pm Weds 21 Jan – 7.30pm

At Martham Community Centre, Playing Field Lane, Martham, NR29 4SP.

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www.marthampc.org.uk

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Wildlife volunteering at Common Road Smee

If you get the chance please call in to Common Rd Smee in Martham to enjoy the peace and quiet.

There are lots of insects buzzing around the grassland but it is still Hogweed Heaven down there!

Our knapweed and oy-eye daisies are also showing well but battling against the hogweed.

Our volunteers will be continuing their work to keep the wildlife and wildflowers thriving. To join them in projects around the village please email Stephen.pinnington777@btinternet.com and request updates on upcoming wildlife volunteering opportunities.