The Greerton Garden Club is on the move and members couldn’t be happier.

After more than half a century in their previous venue, the club will relocate to the Greerton Senior Centre in Maitland St, where they will hold their first meeting in February 2026.

“This is an extremely exciting move, as our club has been holding its meetings primarily in St James Hall since 1971 – a total of 54 years,” said club secretary Sandy Ward.

Ward said the Greerton Garden Club provides a welcoming space for gardeners of all skill levels to connect, learn, and share their passion. She joined the club after moving to Greerton about three-and-a-half years ago and had served as secretary for the past two years.

“This club is really friendly and relaxed. We’ve just celebrated our 69th birthday,” she said.

“With approximately 60 members, we found ourselves in need of larger premises. We are delighted to share that the Greerton Senior Centre meets all our needs, offering excellent accessibility, a spacious kitchen, great toilet facilities, and its own dedicated car park. It’s an amazing hall.”

Belonging

The club meets on the second Monday of each month from February to November. Whether beginner or seasoned green thumb, members can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, opportunities to develop their gardening skills, and a variety of activities, including a sales table, competitions, raffles, and monthly guest speakers.

Ward said the club fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides a supportive network of gardening enthusiasts. Funds are raised through the sales table, and members enjoy tea or coffee at each gathering.

“Each month, we have engaging speakers and a variety of exciting competition categories, including Best Bloom, Cluster or Spike, and Flowering Shrub, to name just a few,” she said.

The club is looking forward to settling into its new home.

New members welcome!

“We have a few members with walkers, and the Greerton Senior Centre has disability parking right outside, as well as an ambulance park and separate toilets. It’s just so accessible for everybody and the kitchen is beautiful.”

The Greerton Garden Club welcomes new members to join them at the Greerton Senior Centre, 33 Maitland St. Entry: New members gain free entry; existing members $3.