Benhill-Crescent Horticultural Society

All members of the society can join in the social events arranged throughout the year. All members are welcome and most events are free.

Events for 2019:

Sunday 12 May - Plant Swap and Open Day
10:00am-12:30pm
Our very popular Plant Swap is on Sunday 12th May 2019 starting at 10am. It's a great way of swapping your surplus seedlings, cuttings or any plants for something else via a token system. Start preparing now!

Saturday 11 May - Coach Outing - Riverhill Himalayan Garden and Ightham Mote
For this year's outing we will be visiting Riverhill Himalayan Garden and Ightham Mote. Tickets cost £21 plus £11.50 for non-National Trust members for admission to Ightham Mote. For tickets and more details please see us at the Trading Hut.

Saturday 13 July - Quiz Night and Fish n' Chips on the 'lawns' of Benhill Allotment site.
Starts at 7:00pm
Our Quiz Night and Fish n' Chips takes place on Saturday 13 July 2019 at 7pm. A team event held at the allotment site....teams can be made up in advance or on the night. Tickets £5 from the Trading Hut, bring your own nibbles and drink.

Sunday 14 July - Allotment Holders Show Incl. ‘Spud in a Tub’ and Refreshments at 12.00 on the Benhill Allotment Site
Staging betweed 9:00am - 11.30am, Spuds to be in between 10.00 and 11.00, Refreshments at 12:00 noon.
(See the Shows page on this website for more information)

Saturday 14 September - Autumn Show at the Benhill Allotment Site
There are over a hundred different classes which any member can enter. These include domestic and horticultural classes, as well as photography, art, handicrafts and also a children’s section, which is free to enter.
The Show is open to the public at 1.30pm and is free to all.
Refreshments are available to purchase and all proceeds from the raffles, plant sales and refreshments are donated to the Society's chosen charity for the year.
(See the Shows page for more information)

Monday 25 November - AGM
Starts at 8:00pm
Held in the members room at the Benhill site. Please come along and support the Society.

Sunday 22 December - Festive Celebrations and Food
Starts at 11:00am
Our final social gathering for the year, with mulled wine, mince pies, raffle and lucky dip.

Sunday 29 December, 5 January 2020
Trading Hut closed

The Trading Hut opens for the New Year from Sunday 12 January 2020