NEWS
Watering during a Hosepipe Ban
With the imposition of a hosepipe ban please water using a watering can.
The NAS suggest the following strategies:
1. Water early morning or late evening
2. Mulch around your plants to lock in moisture
3. Water Smart, water at the roots and focus on plants that need it the most
4. Build plant resilience, e.g. water root veg every few days to encourage deeper root growth
5. Collect and reuse water. Use 'grey water' e.g. from washing or boiling veg, waiting for a tap to run warm etc. See thenas.org.uk for more.
Summer Show
Saturday July 11th
Hayes Village Hall
On a hot Saturday afternoon we welcomed members, their families and members of the local community to the Village Hall to view our summer exhibition. Ranging from colourful blooms, glorious veg and fantastic Floral Art there was something for everyone. The Junior Section showed their creativity with Gardens made from Lego (no weeds!) and Leaf Collages. The Maypole Project, a local childrens' charity, had a stand showcasing their work in our community.
The next show is in September
We Need You!
As you will know running a Society like the HHS does not happen by magic. To continue running the shows, plant sales, the allotments and other activities we need more members to be actively involved.
From helping put out tables, serving teas, selling tickets to helping administer the allotments, membership, judging and the business and legal sides of the Society, your help would be greatfully appreciated. Please get in touch by either asking a Committee member or drop an email to us at:
hayeshorticulturalsociety@ outlook.com
Allotment Fees Now Due
The Allotment Committee would like to remind all tenants that alloment rental fees are now due and invoices have been sent out by Email.
We would appreciate that these fees are paid quickly either using the online details in your invoice or dirctly to a committee member.
The fees include Society and NSA membership, insurance and water.
A copy of the HHS Allotment Rules are also attached.
If you have any queries please contact us as soon as possible.
National Allotments Week
10 - 16 August 2026
The theme this year is 'Grow to Learn' promoting lifelong learning, personal development and wellbeing through gardening.
Junior Members Page
If you are under 16 you can become a member of the Society and enter the Junior Section classes at the shows.
There is an area of the website for you with ideas, garden tips and recipes for you to have a go at.
Click HERE to go to the page
