Hawkchurch Gardening Club

About the Gardening Club

Hawkchurch Gardening Club was formed in 1971 and is a well-supported society with some 30-40 members, mainly from Hawkchurch but also from areas near the village such as Fishpond Bottom, Blackpool Corner, Raymond’s Hill.

Meetings

It meets at 2.30pm on the second Thursday of the month from October to November and February to May in the village hall. The meetings and social events which are informal and friendly, offer a good chance to meet other Hawkchurch and local residents. Invited speakers give illustrated talks on a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of gardening including looking at nature, wildlife and environmental themes. These talks aim to cater for inexperienced as well as experienced gardeners.
Refreshments before the main meeting provide an opportunity for members to socialise and to look at any plants/seeds that have been brought in for exchange or by the speakers for sale.

Summer Garden Party

Over the past ten years different members have kindly hosted a summer get- together where people have the opportunity to look around their garden and socialise with drinks and canapés.

Annual Show

At the end of July the Club organises the popular village Annual Show where anyone can exhibit their produce. The current categories are Vegetables/fruits, Flowers, Pot Plants, Floral Decoration, Cookery/Preserves and Photography.
There are specific classes for children aged 5-7 and 8-10. In the afternoon the doors are open for the village to view the colourful displays and to see the awards while also enjoying refreshments with homemade cakes.

Membership

New members and guest visitors at meetings are always welcome. Details of all our activities and contact numbers are posted in the parish magazine and in the village shop. Membership currently costs £10.00 a year and non-members are welcome to attend for a £4 fee. Whether you are new to gardening or already have green fingers, there would be something of interest for you in the Gardening Club.