Do you know your Kingcup from your Granny’s Nightcap?
Which plants will help keep you safe when you travel?
Or help you escape from Vampires?
Which plant you can use as a lie-detector?
Why Vervain is also known as The Magician’s Herb? And why the Priest in the Pulpit isn’t really about Priests or Pulpits at all.
We look at the fascinating world of the common names for our wildflowers, their origins and the folklore that surrounds them.
About the speaker:
Peter Smith is a beekeeper, all round bug enthusiast and writer. He gives illustrated talks on a range of subjects which share a common focus on the pollinators of the UK. His talks are designed to entertain as well as inform and are aimed at everyone with an interest in the natural world and what we can do to help.
Key information about booking:
- This event starts at 2.30pm.
- Tickets are £3 per person
- Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment
- Please arrive 10 minutes early.
If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk (this inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
