"Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message
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I want to move some mature gooseberry bushes and was wondering when is
the
best time of year to do so

After the leaves have dropped. Try and take the rootball with its
attendant soil.

You might also take some old wood cuttings and strike them, just in case.

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I agree with the advice but would suggest new wood cuttings. Have
never had one fail~~ Not even when making a row of sixty, in situ, to make
cordons.
Remove all lower buds to well above soil level~ leave just four buds
at the top. This might do so well that the old plant can be discarded
after a couple of years.
Best Wishes Brian.