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16 members met on a sunny 20th May at St Andrew, Timsbury near Romsey. Jonathan Durrant, River Keeper for Timsbury Fishery gave an illustrated talk on his work and then led a walking tour along the banks of the River Test. Emerging Mayfly, weed cutting, Rainbow and Brown Trout, Fly-fishing, carrier streams and water meadows are all a little less mysterious through Jonathan's enthusiastic talk and guided tour.
After lunch at the Timsbury Fishery Clubhouse, the party then drove to the nearby Choice Plants, a family run plant centre and nursery owned by Roger and Mary Savage. Roger explained the process of creating hanging baskets which is a main activity of the nursery, though with a short season. Members were very impressed with the work involved and organisation required to produce the baskets which bring colour and beauty to town and city centres. They were also very grateful for the kindness of a cup of tea to send then refreshed on their way.
The group would like to express their thanks to Jonathan Durrant and the Timsbury Fishery, to Roger and Mary Savage and the staff at Choice Plants -- and to Canon Bruce Kington for organising the day.
