What's on at Greenway
50 things Thursdays
Why not come along for a 50 things to do before you're 11¾ activity in the garden at Greenway?
Thu 24 Aug 2017
14:00-16:00
Greenway garden blitz
On the first Wednesday of each month the garden team blitz an overgrown or neglected area of garden - can you help? The work involves cutting down or digging out weeds, brambles, overgrown shrubs and moving debris to the shredder or bonfire.
Wed 06 Sep 2017
09:30-16:00
Agatha Christie literary dinner
Dr John Curran is hosting a book club with a twist in honour of the upcoming anniversary of Agatha Christie's birthday. Canapes will be followed by dinner and a chaired discussion of Christie's literary works.
Tue 12 Sep 2017
19:00-21:00
Greenway fête
We're celebrating the anniversary of Agatha Christie's birthday with a 1950s fête in the style of 'Dead Man's Folly.' Come and enjoy the traditional fun and games in the Walled Garden.
Sat 16 Sep 2017
11:00-15:00
Walk with a ranger
Why not join the countryside rangers for a walk through the garden to see the Autumn woodland colours?
Thu 28 Sep 2017
+ 1 other date
11:30-12:15
National Poetry Day celebration
Drop in to the House Kitchen to write a poem on a postcard with Greenway's writer-in-residence Roselle Angwin.
Thu 28 Sep 2017
13:00-14:00
A love letter to autumn
A creative writing inspiration walk with Greenway's writer-in-residence Roselle Angwin. Roselle will be leading a walk through Greenway garden, and discussing the ways to draw inspiration for creative writing from places.
Sat 30 Sep 2017
11:00-13:00
Autumn photography workshop
Greenway's volunteer photographers will help you learn more about the art of photography while you take photos in the garden. A warming lunch in the House Kitchen will be part of your day.
Sat 07 Oct 2017
10:30-16:00
The edible ornamentals garden tour
Join a Greenway gardener for a walk around Agatha Christie's garden, looking at the less obvious edible plants that grow there.
Sun 08 Oct 2017
11:30-13:00
Autumn haiku workshop
Greenway's writer-in-residence Roselle Angwin will be leading this workshop focused on writing haiku about autumn.
Wed 11 Oct 2017
11:00-13:00
Book club
Why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the café while you relax and informally discuss Agatha Christie's book 'Absent in the Spring?' Even if you've never read the book, you can find out more and enjoy good company in the cosy café.
Thu 19 Oct 2017
16:30-18:00
Pumpkin poetry word harvest
Greenway's writer-in-residence will be leading this session to collect words from the pumpkin poetry trail, to create your own poetry. You will also be able to create a craft pumpkin covered in your poem.
Thu 26 Oct 2017
11:00-13:00
Writer-in-residence exhibition
The fruits of Greenway's writer-in-residence's work will be on display in the House Kitchen as part of the writing places project.
Sat 25 Nov 2017
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Meet the writer-in-residence
A chance to meet Greenway's writer-in-residence Roselle Angwin alongside an exhibition of the work she has created during her three-month residency at Agatha Christie's holiday home.
Sun 26 Nov 2017
11:00-11:15
+ other times
All aboard to visit Father Christmas
Father Christmas will be parking up at Greenway on his retro 1950s bus to greet children and share out presents from his sack. There will be story telling in the House Kitchen with his elves.
Sat 02 Dec 2017
+ 2 other dates
11:00-12:30
+ other times
English Riviera choir performance
Visitors will be invited to an outdoor singsong with our own National Trust English Riviera choir. Volunteers from the local National Trust places have been rehearsing for this performance, and hope that you will join them for a festive sing-along.
Sun 10 Dec 2017
15:00-16:00
Carols in the courtyard
What better way is there to get into the festive spirit than a good sing-along?
Sun 17 Dec 2017
15:30-16:30