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.

Our Open Gardens and Autumn Show events are now done and we look forward to building on our successes to make 2025 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

AGM

Wednesday October 30th at the Holy Trinity Church Hall

INFORMATION AND LINKS

AUTUMN SHOW 2024

Wow! What a great day we had and the sun shone throughout!

The flowers, vegetables and plants were a picture in the Church and in the Hall. Cooks, artists and 'brewers' from monst our entrants vied for prizes and cups were awarded accordingly at the end. But everyone agreed it was simply a wonderful community spirit that was present both before and on the day.

Our aim to make the event more attractive to youngsters and families paid off with so many of them having a go at hooking ducks, Hoopla-ing, bashing the rat or having their faces painted.

The raffle was AMAZING with gifts such as dinner at The Hatch, Roochi, Khan's and at Ashdown Park Hotel won by some of our lucky tiers. Tickets to Hever, MOTs from Central Garage and Coolings gift vouchers were just some of the other prizes.

DETAILS on the AUTUMN SHOW 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

Our 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....