Recent News
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August 2026
Members committee meeting
Our next Members Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 19 November 2026, 6.30pm start at the Lodon Lodge.
Email - secretaryfda@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 11th February 2027.
September 2026
Heritage Open Days 2026
Four special events return to the Arboretum this September — a guided tour with Community Parks Officer Michael McNaught, the Annual Anniversary Lecture with Paul Elliott, and two talks from Jo Simister on scribes, illuminators and illustrators. All free, all welcome.
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November 2026
Luminate Festival 2026
Save the date — Luminate returns to the Arboretum on Saturday 14 November 2026, lighting up the park after dark. More details to follow soon.
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