Coleman's Hatch HS

Welcome to Coleman's Hatch Horticultural Society's website.....

The Coleman's Hatch Horticultural Society is a local society which enjoys affiliation to the Royal Horticultural Society. We are a small group but we have big aims! This year, we are aiming to spread the news of our work even further and encourage more and more residents from the area to get involved.

We are pleased to announce the Open Gardens and Autumn Show dates for 2024 (see below) and we will be building on our successes from last year in order that 2024 is even better! We have some exciting developments in store so look out for these here on the website but also in the local press (the Chronicle, Forest Row Local and Ashdown Living magazines).

Our NOMINATED CHARITIES FOR 2024 to whom we will donate money from our work are locally-based Children's Forest and Taylor Made Dreams (see below).

Event dates for 2024

Autumn Show AGM with lots of childrens activities

Saturday September 14th Wednesday October 30th

Print your entry form - see below

Download your Autumn Show ENTRY FORM here. The full schedule and rules are available to read online and are found in the Autumn Show pages.
Autumn Show 2024 ENTRY FORM download.pdf
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INFORMATION AND LINKS

AUTUMN SHOW 2024

We have now finalised arrangements for our show. Entries are welcome for the plants, vegetables, flowers and produce classes, as well as for arts and crafts and the childrens categories. This year's theme is SKY so that should give plenty of opportunity to be CREATIVE.

CHILDREN are stronlgy encoutraged to ENTER as well as to attend as we will have a whole host of activities for them to enjoy - bash the rat, face-painting, handicrafts demonstrations, kids tombola to name but a few.

Our poetry tent, raffle, bric-a-brac and second hand clothes stalls will be open for everyone to visit too.

FULL details are on the AUTUMN SHOW PAGES.

Class 143

APPLE CLOUD CAKE RECIPE

Now available for the cake entry.

Visit the Autumn Show 2024 pages.

Autumn Show 2024

Open Gardens 2024

This year's Open Gardens was a roaring success and the feedback has been wonderful. Homeowners, visitors and the team of helpers all reported that the two days showed our community spirirt at its best.

We also raised our best-ever amount so thanks to everyone involved.

We have a wonderful gallery of images and information - just visit the relevant pages on this site.

Open Gardens 2024

AGM 2024

This is our annual gathering where we summarise our achievements and outline proposals for the next one (2025). You can also express your views too, whilst enjoying drinks and nibbles.

Date: October 30th

Time: 7pm

Venue: Holy Trinity Church Hall

Committee and meetings

Nominated charities

Each year, our society makes generous donations to local chariable causes.

Last year we donated over £800 to Help Harry Plant Hope and to the Ashdown Forest Foundation.

This year's are Children's Forest and Taylor Made Dreams. More information is found by clicking the respective link.

2024 charities

Sustainable gardening

Over the year we will be showcasing how some of our gardeners are encouraging wildlife and using more envronmetally friendly approaches in their gardening.

We have begun collaboration with Babylon Eco Centre and details about them and the events thay have polpanned are on the webpage below. Or visit their site on www.babylon.eco

More information including Babylon Eco Centre

RHS affliated member

HThe Royal Horticultural Society affiliation affords us support, advice and underpins our work.

RHS affiliation information

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While you're here ......

TRINITY CAFE

Trinity café is a regular meeting place for local people and neighbouring villages. It has developed into a well-established venue with a sociable and hospitable atmosphere, offering freshly made, home-baked cakes and pastries, delivered on the morning of our café. Hot chocolate, squash, fresh coffee, and a choice of teas all served in our collection of vintage china. All donations are divided between locally chosen charities and the upkeep of Trinity Hall. Cafes are held every second and fourth Thursday in the month. For dates and further details, click on the image.....

The monthly Trinity Talks are held at the Trinity Hall and these cover a wide range of interesting topics Talks start at 6pm and last approximately 45minutes. They are followed by a question and answer session and drinks and nibbles. Click on the logo for the complete schedule and more information....