Raynes Park and West Barnes Residents' Association
Serving the community since 1928

Paddock Horticultural Society

Want to grow your own organic food? Run out of space for the vegetable patch? Want some early new potatoes, or tasty exotic vegetables you can't buy in the shops?

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 ***

Apply to the Paddock, 51 Heath Drive, Raynes Park, mail the Secretary, Sue Hart, or come and see us on Saturdays 2.30 - 4.00 (Feb to Nov), Sundays 10.15 - 12.00 all year.

Bargain Breakfasts on Sundays


Highlights from the Paddock Horticultural Society social diary for 2006

Saturday 21st JanuaryTidy Up Day
Saturday 4th FebruaryPotatoes on sale for 'Potato in a Pot' competition
Saturday 18th FebruaryTickets on sale for Quiz Night
Saturday 11th MarchQuiz Night and Fish 'n' Chip Supper
MarchPlot Inspections
Saturday 8th AprilTickets on sale for visit to Exbury Gardens, Southampton
Saturday 22nd AprilTidy Up Day
28th April-1st MayLong Weekend in York
Saturday 13th MayTickets on sale for Gazebo Party
MayPlot Inspections and Plot Judging
Saturday 20th MayVisit to Exbury Gardens, Southampton
Saturday 10th JuneGazebo Party
Saturday 1st JulyTickets on sale for Barbecue
JulyPlot Inspections and Plot Judging
Saturday 22nd JulyBarbecue
Saturday 29th July'Potato in a Pot' weigh-in
Saturday 29th JulyTidy Up Day
Saturday 19th AugustPaddock Horticultural Show
SeptemberPlot Inspections
Sunday 1st OctoberMembership and Plot Rents Due
Saturday 7th OctoberTickets on sale for Halloween Party
Saturday 28th OctoberHalloween Party, Pumpkin Competition and Plot Judging Awards
Saturday 4th NovemberTidy Up Day
Saturday 12th NovemberNotice of motions to be included in the AGM agenda and nominations to the committee close
Sunday 19th NovemberTickets on sale for Christmas Party
Sunday 26th NovemberAnnual General Meeting
Sunday 3rd DecemberChristmas Shopping day
Saturday 9th DecemberChristmas Party

More information and tickets, if appropriate, for these events available from the Paddock Clubhouse at 51 Heath Drive.

The Paddock committee meets every month. Comments and suggestions welcome. The date of the forthcoming meeting is shown on the clubhouse notice board.

The Paddock Bridge club meets fortnightly on Monday evenings. See clubhouse notice board for further details.