2 November 2017

Visit to Petersfield Growing Mediums

Organised by:

SCI's Horticulture Group

Petersfield Growing Mediums, Leicester, UK

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

The Horticulture Group are visiting Petersfield Growing Mediums in Leicester. This is the horticultural division of W E Hewitt and Son, an independent family-run business, which has been manufacturing compost products since 1980 including peat-free compost. A state-of-the-art production facility, produce high quality growing mediums for growers and retailers, research establishments, major plant collections, local authorities and many others. Although less well known in retail garden centres, their composts are widely respected.

Programme

Day 1 - 02 November 2017

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10:00: Arrival
10:30: Introduction to company and tour of facilities
12:30: Travel to the Carrington Arms, Ashby Folville for lunch
13:30: Lunch at Carrington Arms
15:00: Committee meeting

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Venue and Contact

Petersfield Growing Mediums

W E Hewitt & Son
45 Cambridge Road
Cosby
Leicester
LE9 1SJ

Alison Foster

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: foster.alison.c@gmail.com

Fees

SCI Members: £10
SCI Student Members: £5
Non-Members: £15

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking is essential

CPD Info

SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Additional Info

Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.