Lunar Society launches afternoon tea event with horticulture expert

A leading horticulture expert will be the guest speaker at an afternoon tea event organised by The Lunar Society.

Lee Hale from the University of Birmingham will be talking about 'Winterbourne Intervenes: Environmental Challenges and Sustainability' at the event happening on Wednesday, 8 May from 6 to 8 pm at the Winterbourne House and Garden premises.

The talk will focus about the challenges and opportunities of running a vibrant heritage attraction whilst implementing new sustainable practices and meeting environmental challenges.

Lee will highlight Winterbourne's achievements, failures, and future alongside the site's important role as a place of education, wellbeing, and enjoyment for almost 100,000 visitors annually.

Lee Hale is currently the director of Winterbourne House & Garden at the University of Birmingham's botanic garden and an Arts Council accredited museum.

Winterbourne is now a top-rated visitor attraction and educational resource, and its collections include the University of Birmingham Herbarium, local and industrial archives, national plant collections and The Winterbourne Press.

Lee's interest in the relationship between heritage and horticulture led him to undertake a Master of Arts degree in International Heritage Management at the University of Birmingham and a Master of Horticulture degree from the Royal Horticultural Society.

He is particularly passionate about local, social, and industrial history. He is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and a full member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.

The talk will be followed by a chance to explore the house and garden at no additional cost and enjoy an afternoon tea style buffet on the Edwardian terrace.

The tea will include tea, coffee, soft drinks, vegan, seafood and meat platters and sweet treats/cakes catered by the University of Birmingham catering professionals.

Speaking about the event, The Lunar Society director of operations Dr Jo Horton: “At the Lunar Society we like to combine serious discussion with convivial society and culture.

“We are very much looking forward to taking in the exquisite Arts and Crafts setting of Winterborne House and Gardens on the 8 May.

“Together with a special talk on environmental and sustainability challenges at the House and Gardens by Director Lee Hale, we will be enjoying an informal afternoon tea style buffet on the terrace. “

The cost for members is £25 while the cost for non-members is £35. Click here to book.