Horticultural society news
Paddock Horticultural Society: Calendar of Events 2012
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Then join the smart set and rent an allotment! Meet like-minded people and have fun! Superb, well-managed site. For cheap supplies of compost, seeds and all your gardening needs, join as a trading member. (Cheap at only £3 a year.)
*** Socials *** Barbecues *** Coach Trips ***
** Bargain breakfasts on Sundays **
To find out more, please apply to the Paddock, 51 Heath Drive, Raynes Park, email the Secretary, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or come and see us on Saturdays 2.30 - 4.00pm (Feb to Nov), or Sundays 10.15am - 12.00 midday all year. Find us on Heath Drive / Parkway, just off Grand Drive, SW20 9HE.
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The Paddock Horticultural Society holds monthly committee meetings, at which any comments or suggestions are welcome. You can find the date of the next meeting in the clubhouse.
In addition, the Hobby Club is held on Wednesdays between 1pm and 3:30pm. Please contact Cynthia for details.
The Paddock Bridge Club meets every Monday evening at 7:30pm - further details are on the clubhouse noticeboard.
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Saturday 4th Feb |
Potato in the Pot Competition – potatoes on sale 25p each |
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Saturday 11th Feb |
Tickets on sale for Quiz Night on 3rd Mar £7.50 each |
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Friday 24th Feb |
‘Thank You’ evening for rota volunteers (Invitation) (DH & RW) |
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Saturday 25th Feb |
WORK PARTY MORNING 9am – 12 midday approx. |
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Saturday 3rd Mar |
Quiz Night and Fish & Chip Supper (C.Htch & RW) |
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Friday 4th – 7th May |
Paddock Long Weekend in Dorset (YS) |
Saturday 12th May |
WORK PARTY MORNING 9am – 12 midday approx. Tickets for Paddock Picnic issued on request |
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Saturday 2nd Jun |
Jubilee Day at the Paddock Picnic & BBQ. Bring a picnic/BBQ we will cook it for you. Entry by (free) ticket, available from 12th May |
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Saturday 9th Jun |
Potato-in-a-pot weigh in, 2.30 – 4pm |
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Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th Jun |
Open weekend & visit by London Parks and Gardens Trust ticket holders. |
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Saturday 30th Jun |
Tickets on sale for Afternoon Tea 21stJul £4.50 each |
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Saturday 7th Jul |
Yellow Book Open Afternoon 12 – 5pm (CHtch) |
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Saturday 21st Jul |
Afternoon Tea 3pm (JHck & CHpr) |
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Friday 27th Jul |
6.45 for 7pm start LECTURE: How to prepare exhibits for showing (PS & RW) |
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Saturday 4th Aug |
WORK PARTY MORNING 9am – 12 midday approx. |
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Saturday 11th Aug |
PADDOCK HORTICULTURAL SHOW (Doors open 2.30 for members & visitors) |
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Saturday 15th Sept |
Paddock B-B-Q. 7.30pm, price to be confirmed |
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Monday 1st Oct
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Plot rents and Membership due |
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Saturday 20th Oct |
WORK PARTY MORNING 9am – 12 midday approx. |
Date TBC |
PROPOSED ‘TURKEY & TINSEL’ WEEKEND |
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Sunday 4th Nov |
Notice of motions to be included in the AGM Agenda and nominations to the committee close |
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Sunday 11th Nov |
Tickets on sale for Christmas Dinner 8th Dec (£10ea) |
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Sunday 18th Nov |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, 1pm in Clubhouse |
Sunday 2nd Dec |
Christmas shopping day 10am -12 midday |
Saturday 8th Dec |
Christmas Dinner (7.30pm) (JHol, CHpr & RW) |
Sunday 23rd Dec |
Mulled wine and mince pies (no breakfast) |
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Tues/Wed 25th/26th Dec |
CLUBHOUSE CLOSED |
Sunday 30th Dec |
Mulled wine and mince pies (no breakfast) |