Downton Horticultural Society AGM

23rd - Thursday - 7.30 pm

In the Memorial Hall. Once the business part of the meeting is over there will be refreshments, and then there will be conversation and exhibits to remind us of yesteryear

Contact: Gordon Bishop 511475

A Trip with a Camera through Namibia & Zimbabwe

25th - Saturday - 6.30 for 7pm start

Tony Howgrave-Graham will give an illustrated talk on his recent travels. Entry to include supper is £10.50. Please ring 511755 or 511055 for tickets.  Venue - Downton Baptist Church.  This is a Friends of the Moot Armchair Travel event.

Contact: 01725 511055

Seedy Sunday

26th - Sunday - 2 to 4pm

In the Memorial Hall, Downton - the event if you are interested in gardening, grow your own or sustainable living.  Includes: Seed and Plant Swap (just bring along on the day) Seeds, seed potatoes and onion sets to buy.

Find out about chickens, bees, permaculture, wildlife in the garden...
Recycling Corner / Advice for Budding Gardeners / Tea and Homemade Cakes

Contact: Hilary Mace 511055 or 511649

The Luck of the Irish - CASINO EVENING

17th - Saturday - 7.30pm to Midnight

A Downton Queen's Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Event Play at gaming tables with professional croupiers (buy your own chips - prize for the overall winner), enjoy a two course meal (provided by caterer using local food), dance to the Soul Band ‘JUST US’ and finish the evening by bidding for items in our fantastic Auction.

At Trafalgar School - Black Tie - Tickets £16

Contact: Malcolm Dean on 511221 or Chris Page 511314