Welcome to
Hayes Horticultural Society
Celebrating gardening and community spirit in Hayes for 134 years.
About the Society
The Hayes Horticultural Society officially dates to 1892, but there are records of a group dating back to 1804 exhibiting at that years' Hayes Fair.
The original objectives of the Society:
"To encourage the cultivation of flowers, fruit and vegetables"
are still at the heart of what we do. In these changing times the Society also hopes to raise awareness of how we can enrich lives and wellbeing through plants and gardens, share our knowledge and support the local community, We run Shows through the year, hold plant sales and have an Allotment, at which members can apply to rent a plot.
Together, we hope to continue the gardening traditions we have now and cultivate a greener future for everyone, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for plants and nature.
4
Shows Every Year
55
Active Allotment Plots Maintained
134
Years of Community Gardening
Shows
The Society runs four shows each year, in March, June, September and November at Hayes Village Hall.
Classes are open for flowers, fruit, vegetables, cookery, floral art, art and photography.
Entries from members are encouraged but you do not have to be a member to take part.
There are also classes especially for young people under 16 more of whIch can be found here.
A Schedule is published each year and is delivered to current members, which contains the list of classes in each show together with the rules and regulations, entry fees and prizes.
The classes are assessed by independent judges who award places and certificates.
Further details are available here
Allotments
The Society has an Allotment, behind the houses in Constance Crescent, in which members may be able to rent a plot on a yearly basis. The plots come in different sizes and the fee for each one reflects this.The fee also covers a contribution to water use, insurance, membership of the Hayes Horticultural Society and The National Allotment Society.
Please be aware that there is usually a waiting list for plots.
For further information please use the link here
Plant Sales
The Society aims to run seasonal plant sales, when possible, which are very popular with local gardeners with plants selling quickly. These sales are held either outside Hayes Village Hall or at the Allotments in Constance Crescent.
We also run a plant stall at the Hayes Fair each summer.
Plants for sale are mostly grown by members and the funds raised go towards support the Society and its work in the community.
In The Community
HVA Front Garden Competition
In conjuction with the Hayes Village Association the Front Garden Competition is run each year selecting the best that the Village has to offer. No entry is required as all front gardens are eligible.
Floral Art Workshop
The Society organise a workshop for all those interested in floral art. A guest expert will guide participants through design, selection of plants, creation and techniques to produce a display.
Hayes Fair
We run a plant stall at the annual Hayes Fair which takes place at The Warren.
Links with other Community Groups
At each of our shows we invite a local non-profit organisation or charity to promote the work and support they offer in our community. This can include displays, fundraising items and volunteers to talk to visitors.
Coffee Afternoon and Cake Sale
At our Autumn show we also run a popular Coffee Afternoon and Cake Sale raising funds for a chosen local or national charity.
Membership
INDIVIDUAL ADULT MEMBERSHIP £4
JOINT ADULT MEMBERSHIP £7
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP IS FREE WITH ADULT MEMBERSHIPS
Membership fees are due by January 1st each year and can be paid by bank transfer or cash.
New members can join at any of the show or can contact the Membership Secretary via the Society's Email address.
EVENTS
FLORAL ART WORKSHOP
NOW SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 27th JUNE
8:00am - 12:30pm
HAYES VILLAGE HALL
To put your name down for the next workshop contact:
hayeshorticulturalsociety@outlook.com
SUMMER SHOW
SATURDAY 11th JULY
HAYES VILLAGE HALL
hayeshorticulturalsociety@outlook.com
Hayes Village Association
Front Garden Competition
Judging for this year's Front Garden Competition will be taking place over the next few weeks. All gardens in Hayes are eligible.
Keep an eye out in the HVA REVIEW magazine or online for the results.
Get in touch
Follow us on Facebook