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Cold Ash Horticultural Society

Welcome to Cold Ash Gardening Club!
The aim of the Club is to promote the enjoyment and benefits of amateur gardening. We arrange informative and social activities for members and visitors.

Here you can find details on our History, keep up-to-date on our News Page, plus discover our Upcoming Events



PROGRAMME 2024

Please note that all evening talks and both shows will held in the Acland Hall, Main Hall

Evening talks are on TUESDAYS and start promptly at 7.30pm

October 1st, Tuesday                   A Guide to pruning                     Chris Bird

November 5th, Tuesday              Beer and Cheese Night               Richard Marshall

December 3rd, Tuesday              AGM and Quiz


BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Society/Club costs £10 per annum. Members are entitled to attend Shows and receive this Schedule, periodic newsletters and email alerts without charge.  To join, just come along to a meeting or contact a committee member.

Admission to the talks, which are listed above is free for members and £5 for non-members.  The entry fee includes tea and biscuits.  Raffle tickets are extra.  Please bring your membership card with you to the talks.


RHS Benefits

Members may borrow the RHS Garden Card which belongs to the Society/Club. It will allow up to two members entry to the RHS Wisley Gardens in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex, Rosemoor in Devon and Harlow Carr Gardens in North Yorkshire at 30% discount. Full details and loan of the Garden Card can be obtained from the Secretary, Jane Geater    email: Secretary@cahs.org.uk


National Vegetable Society Benefits

We are also members of the National Vegetable Society and members can attend their meetings –  see Grahame Collins or Jane Geater for further information.

Local Garden Centre Discounts

  • Englefield Garden Centre, near Theale
  • Tel 0118 930 4898.      10% off plants, seeds, bulbs and compost if not already on offer.
  • Glenvale Nurseries, Bradfield Southend
  • Tel  07818 452851.      10% off plants.
  • Yew Tree Garden Centre, Hatt Common, East Woodhay
  • Tel  01635 255250      10% off all items that are garden orientated, unless already on offer

Committee Members

President                                  Gill Hall                                    

Chairman                                                                                email: Chairman@cahs.org.uk

Vice Chairman                         Rhona Tucker

Secretary                                 Jane Geater                             email: Secretary@cahs.org.uk

Treasurer                                 Fred Davison                           email: Treasurer@cahs.org.uk

Show Secretary                       Kate Miller                               email: ShowSecretary@cahs.org.uk

Deputy Show Secretary           Chris Jones

Events Secretary                      Amy Collins

Membership                             Chris Jones                              email: MembershipSecretary@cahs.org.uk

Committee                               Grahame Collins, Trevor Eggleton, Jen Samuels, Becky Deacon, Jo Baker and June Heaton

Editor                                        Fred Davison

CONTACT US

Website:     cahs.org.uk

Email:         info@cahs.org.uk

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/653065025477925/

   

     Cold Ash Gardening Club was founded as Cold Ash Horticultural Society

     and we have been affiliated  to the Royal Horticultural Society for over 80 years