As we mark the transition from Summer to Autumn with a week that sees a dramatic fall in temperatures, we thought it would be helpful to give AHS members an update on what the society has been doing this year. We know that not all members use email or have access to the internet, so …
It has been a busy July for Ashtead Horticultural Society with both our Summer Show and Garden Walk being adapted to meet the circumstances of COVID-19. The Summer Show normally involves an early morning burst of activity as members set up their exhibits in Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, then a busy afternoon as people come …
As we continue through the lockdown, our gardens are a fantastic way to keep up our spirits. Gill and I have been doing lots of (overdue) weeding and planting vegetables to keep us going later in the year. Our tulips are now in full bloom and the cherry tree is covered in blossom, with its …
Dear AHS member, I am sure it will come as no surprise to anyone that, in light of the Government advice on COVID-19, the Committee have taken the decision to cancel all upcoming Ashtead Horticultural Events for the next 12 weeks. This means the April speaker event, and sadly the coffee morning, which has always been a personal favourite of …
New Look for Culinary Classes in the two Shows this Year The Society has made significant changes to the culinary classes for both shows this year. Gone are the specific recipes for chocolate and Victoria sandwiches so you can now exhibit a sandwich cake which is created using your own favourite recipe. In the Summer show, we have said goodbye to the Dundee …
Society President dies on his birthday It is with sadness that we report that Laurence (Laurie) Halls, one of Ashtead Horticultural Society’s most active and accomplished members, died in January on his 89th birthday. He joined the Committee in 1995, during which time he took the roles of Vice Chairman and Membership Secretary and was …
