A Meeting with Alan Titchmarsh CBE

On Tuesday 29th April 2025 I had the fortune to be able to meet the honourable Gardener – Mr Alan Titchmarsh CBE. This meeting came about after I contacted the Friends of Bolton Priory to ask if could hand over a copy of my book; The Dales Slipper (Past-Present) to Alan, as I felt that he might be able to drum up some interest in it to make more sales, but also with the hope that he might give me any feedback or even a review. Surprisingly I have much in common with Alan , probably more than he realised! Like him, I have a Parks Apprenticeship and also went to study at a Botanic Garden, and worked at Kew  Gardens, on exchange for several weeks. Indeed, I also know one of his fellow gardeners on his TV programme 'Love My Garden' – I used to teach Katie Rushworth garden design and was present overseeing her fill in her application form to get on the programme. Anyhow, I haven't heard from Alan yet, maybe he's too busy writing his own books to read mine. Nevertheless I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the talk Alan gave. Thanks again Friends of Bolton Priory for a memorable event.




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