‘The AGs has over 50 Groups in the UK and the Irish Republic ... AGS Local Groups usually meet once a month during the Autumn, Winter and Spring. The winter meetings usually involve lectures on alpines and rock plants, and how to grow them. In the Spring, most groups organise garden visits and trips as well as their own local flower shows. The program for most local groups is listed here, as well as a list of venues and contacts.’

'We are a small friendly group of Alpine enthusiasts founded in December 1986 ... We meet on the first Monday of every month (except January) ... Meetings start at 7.30pm, with the speaker starting at 8.00pm, and the evening finishing at about 9.30 (after tea / coffee and a chat).'

'We hold a series of Evening Meetings from January to December, with the exception of May, June and July.'

Meetings '3rd Friday, 7.30 pm, September to May. Subscription: £10 per person; Visitors £2'.

'We are a very friendly group and you will be made most welcome. The group meets on the second Sunday of the month, January to May and September to December. Doors open at 2-30p.m. and the meeting starts at 3-00p.m.'

'We hold monthly meetings on the second Friday from September to May, except where it coincides with Easter when another day may be arranged ... starting at 7.30 pm.'

'We are a local group of friendly folk who meet on the second Tuesday of the month between September and April. Meetings take place at 7.30 pm.'

'We hold meetings on the first Wednesday of every month ... from 7.15 pm. We invite a range of speakers to talk to us about alpines from around the world.'

'Meet at 7.30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month Sept-May.'

'We meet ... every month excluding July and August. We usually meet in July in the garden of one of our members for a social party. All other meetings are at Longdown on the third Thursday in the month at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Meetings usually take the form of a lecture by an eminent speaker.'

Winter monthly evening meetings, usually first Thursday at 7.30 pm.

'We have been established for over 50 years and are a group of enthusiastic gardeners, many of whom have a wide knowledge of things alpine. Come and meet us ... on the second Monday of the month, at 7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm start, September to April.'

'We usually meet on the second Friday of the month, at 7.30 pm.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings.

'The Group meets every month from September to May, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings take the form of an illustrated lecture or a demonstration, followed by refreshments.'

'Our meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday in the month (except for December) from September to May ... Tea, coffee and biscuits are served at each meeting (except December when wine and soft drinks are available). At most meetings there is a raffle, library, plant sales, and display table.'

Meetings 'usually 2nd Saturday of month Sept. to April. 2.00 for 2.30 pm'.

'Meet at 7.30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month Sept-May.'

'This is a small friendly group that meet in most months of the year on Wednesday evening ... These events are very informal and will commence with friendly chatter amongst members prior to 7.30 pm when the lecturer is introduced. The speakers who are invited from around the country will present the talk using slides or digital images and topics vary greatly ... Questions may be asked at the end of the talk, thereafter hot drinks are available. The meeting will conclude by 9.30 pm.' ALERT The 'Lincolnshire' Group is no longer listed on the Society's Website.

Monthly meetings, usually Saturday afternoons.

Meet on the first Friday of each month. No meetings July, August. 7.45 pm for 8.00 pm start.

Meetings '3rd Thursday, Sept to April, 7.30 pm'.

'Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month ... Speakers at the meetings include alpine experts, nursery owners, and experienced alpine travellers.'

'Members enjoy monthly meetings with talks or demonstrations as well as plant display, raffle and plant sales. There is also a garden visit in May.'

'The group meets once a month from September to May to enjoy interesting talks and chat with like-minded people.

Meetings '2nd Wednesday of the month from October to March at 7.30 pm'.

'Indoor meetings are held on the third Monday of each month from September to May, excepting December and January.'

'Meetings are held from September to May on the fourth Wednesday of the month ... As well as a talk there are plants sales, a raffle, book sales and of course tea, coffee and biscuits giving members a chance to chat to each other and so exchange information about all aspects of alpine plants.'

’The group meets near Bridgend monthly. Meetings include a talk from experts in the alpine field, plant sale and raffle. Garden visits are arranged during the summer months.‘

Meetings '1st Tuesday of every month 7.30 pm. Occasional garden visits and field trips'.

Monthly evening meetings.

'We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to May ... Meetings start at 7.30 pm ... Meetings include a lecture, plant sale and display. There is plenty of opportunity to share tips and knowledge with other members.’

'We meet ... at 7.30 pm, 2nd Monday, Sept. to April, generally with illustrated talks by guest speakers on practical aspects of gardening with alpines, expeditions to places where the plants grow naturally.'

'All meetings are held ... 2nd Friday of the month commencing at 7.30 pm.'

Meets 'on the second Friday of each month from September until May enjoying a varied programme of talks and events and a friendly atmosphere in which to further develop the hobby of alpines'.

'The group meets on the first Thursday of each month (September to May) to share experiences of growing alpines, and to listen to an expert lecture about alpines and rock plants. We have a monthly show table, plant sales, and refreshments.'

Meet '2nd Saturday, September to May at 2.30 pm'.