Winter Walk around RHS Wisley Gardens.

A new year and I hope it will be a happy one for everyone. A new year and a new start. What better way to help us move on than to take a winter walk together, along with our cameras, and what better a place than Wisley Gardens. At any time of year there is always a lot of things to photograph here and it is one of those places where every week there is something new to see and therefore photograph.

Don't expect rows and rows of bright flowers, but in winter there will be plants and trees starting to bud, new shoots starting to grow and possible some winter flowers such as snow drops and aconites as well as Hellebores. If we are lucky and it is sunny the low level light will be beautiful and cast long shadows. There may be frost on the ground or reflective puddles and there will be flowers to photograph, both in the Alpine House and the large warm Glasshouse. The cafes will be open and so we can 'grab' a warming drink and lunch to beat off those winter chills.

So we'll meet at 10.30 am on the paved area after the pay desks. If it is raining I would suggest meeting in the Food Hall which is near the entrance - turn right after entering the gardens.

Don't let the weather put you off as raindrops look good on plants and there are several glass houses tp keep dry in.

Depending on the group size we can wander round as a group or agree to meet for coffee/lunch at a specified time.

As with all meetups please upload photos after the event.

So this should be a fun day out and hopefully we can not only get some good winter shots but also catch up with each other and talk about our photography.

Don't forget this is winter and so it could be a bit rainy. So please come prepared with waterproofs/brollies. Great photos in the garden can be taken during rainy times with water droplets, puddle reflections etc.

Cost of the meetup is £5 cash on the day to me please for each member and guest coming, which will help pay for the use of the meetup website. Please try to have exact money as I won't have a lot of change.

Garden Entrance cost: £19.80 on the door but cheaper if bought in advance online - See Here: TICKETS.

I'll email my phone number nearer the time to those signed up.

Best Wishes and Happy New Year,

Peter