April 2007
Sunday 29 April Spring Plant and
Craft Fair at Cambo Gardens
In conjunction with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme
12 noon – 4.00 pm
Normal Garden Entry of £3.50 for adults and children free
Home-made soup, rolls and teas will be available.
Visiting nurseries and craftspeople will have stalls alongside
Cambo’s own plant stall.
40% of proceeds will go to Diabetes UK and 60% to Scotland’s
Gardens Scheme charities.
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March 2007
SNOWDROP PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
WINNERS
Over 16s
1st Prize Catiriona Foote
2nd prize Joan Riddell
Under 16s
1st Prize Martin McLaren
Click here
for more information and images
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February 2007
Visit Scotland Launch
Cambo hosted the Snowdrop Festival Launch
More information can be found at Visit Scotland
SNOWDROP STUDY DAY
25th February
Illustrated talks in the splendid Drawing Room of Cambo House
Andrea Jones Photographing Snowdrops
Jennifer Harmer E A Bowles and othe Galanthophiles
Jim Jerym Scottish Snowdrops
The cost of £35 includes cofffee, two course home-made lunch
with wine and entry to gardens and woodlands. Contact us now to
book your place
SNOWDROP ART EXHIBITION
at CAMBO HOUSE
1 February to 11 March 2007
Visit Scotland is launching a Scottish Snowdrop Festival
in 2007 and as part of the activities taking place during February
and March we will be holding a Snowdrop Art Exhibition at Cambo
House.
Our first art exhibition during our Snowdrop Spectacular in 2006
was extremely successful and we should like to invite you to submit
pictures for the 2007 exhibition.
Pictures may be of any size, but the subject matter must include
snowdrops. Please see attached information and entry form for
our terms and conditions.
If you would like any further information or an entry form
contact Pauline Rennie on 01333 450054 or email us at cambo@camboestate.com
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with Andrea Jones
Saturday, 24 February 2007
10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Using the snowdrop woodlands and gardens of Cambo Estate, renowned
international plant and garden photographer, Andrea Jones, will
teach and demonstrate the skills required for successful plant
photography. (www.andreajones.co.uk)
To celebrate the launch of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Andrea
has generously reduced her normal fees, to allow us to offer the
workshop at £95.00 per person which will include coffee
on arrival, home-made lunch, with wine, in the magnificent dining
room of Cambo House.
To book your place, please contact Cambo Estate on 01333 450054
or cambo@camboestate.com Places are strictly limited.
Andrea will also be speaking at our Snowdrop Study Day on Sunday
25 February
SNOWDROP PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Cambo Snowdrops will
be running a photography competition in 2007 which will be judged
by Andrea Jones on 24 February.
The subject matter must include snowdrops, and the competition
will be open to amateur photographers of all ages.
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November 2006
Christmas Fair
In support of CHAS
19th November
11 am - 4pm
Painting demonstration by Griselda Hill Pottery
Sparklesmith Jewellery
Phoenix Cards
Pottery by Funky Scottish
Secret Garden Soaps
Xmas cakes & Goodies by Jane Beaton
Barefoot Books
Tartan Teuchters
The Courtyard Studio
Ardross Farm Shop
Aromatherapy by Julie Connolly
Snowdrop Gift Shop
Plus many more!!
Seasonal Refreshment Available
Volunteer Days
Come and help make a bonfire with the ivy the
pigs have cleared from the woods
Saturday 4 November
Saturday 11 November
Saturday18 November
10.30am to 4.30pm
Meet at Cambo House, Kingsbarns
Soup and sandwiches
All ages welcome
Gloves and tools provided
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October 2006
Dunhill Cup
5th - 8th October
More information .....
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September 2006
Beechgrove Garden Visit
Stars for the day! Holly and Ivy are interviewed by Jim McCall
and the Beechgrove Garden team. The progamme featuring the famous
pigs and our herbaceous borders is to broadcasted on Thursday
7th September.
Scotland's Garden Scheme
Open Day
Sunday 17th September
2pm - 5pm
Proceeds to charity
RHS event at Cambo
Prairie Planting
Saturday 16th September 2006
All tickets must be booked in advance through the RHS Ticket Line
08456 121 253
Members £7.95 Non Members £9.95
Dundee Flower Show
Cambo Gardens will be represented at this years flower show. In
addition to our famous snowdrops and snowflakes we will also have
other plants for sale.
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August 2006
The Royal Burgh of Pittenweem Arts
Festival
5th - 13th August
Drama, Music, Children's Events, Films, Workshops, Fireworks and
more...
Anstruther Muster
11th - 13th August
Cruisers and yachts of all sizes and ages will arrive in Anstruther
harbour over the weekend from many parts of the country to take
part in the three-day cruising muster organised by members of
Anstruther Sailing Club. An entertainment programme features stalls,
children’s activities, barbecues, a model boat display ,
live music, and performances by local children.
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July 2006
RHS event at Cambo
Naturalistic Border Design
Saturday 22nd July 2006
All tickets must be booked in advance through the RHS Ticket Line
08456 121 253
Members £7.95 Non Members £9.95
Plant Sale At The Potting Shed
Fantastic range of rare and unusual plants
Saturday 8th July 12 noon to 4pm
East Coast Sailing Week
21st July to 28th July
Situation Vacant
Full-time gardener required to cover Maternity Leave starting
immediately. Please either speak to our Head Gardener Elliott
Forsyth or telephone the office 01333 450313 Position filled .
Thank you to everyone who applied for the position.
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June 2006
New Website
We have launched our new website this month. We would like to
give a huge thankyou to everyone that has helped us along the
way. THANK YOU!
New Arrival
We are delighted to introduce our new puppy Tilly. I am sure we
will have more news about her and Xena throught the year.
East Neuk Festival
29th June - 2nd July
The East Neuk Festival exists to bring world class musicians to
perform in the atmospheric and beautiful setting of the East Neuk
of Fife.... click here for more information
East Neuk Open Studios
30th June - 2nd July
Paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, etchings, illustrations,
jewellery, weaving, postcards .... click here for more information
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