Train is 1 hr 10 to stowmarket and then it'll be about another hour by car to Colchester train station and then beth chatto. So even with traffic, car should be quicker. And dove won't have to find way to norwich train station. And can buy plants (real reason!)
Panda - Which station will you be coming into (ie bus or which rail station)?
It looks as tho' Snoodle and Dove will be at BC's abt 11 - 11.15 (assuming no plant distractions on the way!) - so - is there an arrival time between 10.30 & 11.00 you can make?
Will PM you my phone no a bit later so we can keep in touch if necessary on the day.
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Yeys! Excited too! Weather looks a bit damp but sure we'll still have fun.
(Can't look any sillier than I did this morning. Forgot my coat so sat in car park watching torrential rain. Eventually gave up and walked to office wearing hubbies sun hat that I found in the back, with my work shirt and skirt attire, getting drenched.)
TB, I can aim for either Colchester train stations, but will have more choice with the main one re times than the Colchester Town one. Also think the main one will have better parking options and is more on the way
I can get to Colchester main station for either 10.13 or 10.37 - let me know which you prefer and I'll get whichever one
Thanks btw
Snoodle, I saw that the weather was supposed to be pants - I'm sure we'll manage
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Train is 1 hr 10 to stowmarket and then it'll be about another hour by car to Colchester train station and then beth chatto. So even with traffic, car should be quicker. And dove won't have to find way to norwich train station. And can buy plants (real reason!)
So, Dove, how about I aim for 930 pick up and we should get to BC soon after 11, if good traffic.
That sounds great Top Bird, thanks
It's an easy peasy station for me to get to so when ever you want me there it should be fine 
I'll PM you
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Getting excited now .....
Panda - Which station will you be coming into (ie bus or which rail station)?
It looks as tho' Snoodle and Dove will be at BC's abt 11 - 11.15 (assuming no plant distractions on the way!) - so - is there an arrival time between 10.30 & 11.00 you can make?
Will PM you my phone no a bit later so we can keep in touch if necessary on the day.
Yeys! Excited too! Weather looks a bit damp but sure we'll still have fun.
(Can't look any sillier than I did this morning. Forgot my coat so sat in car park watching torrential rain. Eventually gave up and walked to office wearing hubbies sun hat that I found in the back, with my work shirt and skirt attire, getting drenched.)
Anyone else fancy joining us?
TB, I can aim for either Colchester train stations, but will have more choice with the main one re times than the Colchester Town one. Also think the main one will have better parking options and is more on the way
I can get to Colchester main station for either 10.13 or 10.37 - let me know which you prefer and I'll get whichever one
Thanks btw
Snoodle, I saw that the weather was supposed to be pants - I'm sure we'll manage
A small feeling of envy creeping in here. Have a good time folks.
When I first went to Beth Chatto's garden entry was 50p in an honesty box by the gate.
In the sticks near Peterborough
We'll go for the later one at main station then, Panda - 20 mins more in bed too
I shall be taking my brolly again but (again) am confident will only need it for use as a parasol
Thx nut - if the Hairy Bikers turn up at your do - give Si a squeeze for me