Join us for our November lecture which will be given by Gavin Barclay from the Commonwealth War Graves commission.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates the 1.7 million service men and women who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. It is one of the largest gardening organisations in the world. This talk will cover the work of the Commission, told through an emphasis on gardening, at home and around the world. From the early inspiration and vision, through the main features and planting in cemeteries worldwide, this talk will reflect on the last 100 years and look forward to how the Commission is responding to the challenges of climate change and how to ensure its cemeteries are sustainable for the future.

The talk will be presented by Gavin Barclay, a volunteer speaker for the Commission. Please note that this lecture will not be recorded and there will be no live Q&A at the end of the lecture.

As always, lectures are free for members. Non-members are welcome to attend but a £3 donation is requested at the door or to our bank account:

Account Name: Friends of Cruickshank Botanic Gardens

Account Number: 50031210 Sort Code: 82-60-08

Please label your payment as ‘Nov lecture 26’

The main entrance to the Zoology building via the bridge is temporarily unavailable. Please access via the loading bay doors on the north side of the building, shown in the image below.

Description supplied by the event organiser.