Cheam & Cuddington Horticultural Society (CCHS) was founded in 1893 and has maintained close ties with the local community during its long and prestigious history. The object of the Society is the promotion, advancement and enjoyment of horticulture and gardening.
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The Society holds two shows a year, three informal evening meetings and an annual quiz as well as producing four annual newsletters and a schedule that defines the classes of entries for the summer and autumn shows.
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Don’t miss our Summer Show on Saturday 9th July
The Show is open to the public from 2pm - 4:30pm. Locally gown flowers, fruits and vegetables will be on display as well as domestic and children’s classes. In addition to the exhibition, plants and refreshments are on sale. The Show is held at St Dunstan’s C of E Primary School, Anne Boleyn’s Walk, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8DF and there is ample free parking in the school grounds.
Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society is a friendly society. The object of the Society is the promotion, advancement and enjoyment of horticulture and gardening. Admission is free to members, 50p to non-members. You can join on the day for £3.50.
New Competion Award for 2021: Deferred from 2020
Due to a generous donation the Society will present a new Award for 2021. Initially this award was due to have been presented for the first time in the 2020 show season. Due to the impact of Covid19 on the society events last year we were unable to do so.
Vice President's Award presented by E. Belcher
To be awarded for the most 1st prizes across all adult classes for both shows during the year.
This prize was awarded at the 2021 AGM.
Untangling our Long, Local History – Can You Help?
Cheam & Cuddington Horticultual Society has a long and prestigious history and has always maintained close ties with the local community. We are in the process of putting together as much information as possible about our history. Members old and new, and their families, have shared awards, trophies, photos, memories and memorabilia from the Society. We would certainly appreciate it if you or your family could help us.
We are just getting started, but below is some information and also a bit lifted from May’s newsletter (follow the link under “A Slice of Society History" or look on the back page of this month's newsletter). This contribution was written by Richard Bailey, who is editor of our newsletter, a member of our committee as well as the Royal Horticultural Society's Fruit, Vegetable and Herb Committee. Richard has also been a judge at the Chelsea Flower Show. However,although Richard starts his account in the mid-1970s, we have information and photos from well before that.
