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Chesham Vale Gardeners’ Society

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Who are we and what do we do?

The Chesham Vale Gardeners’ Society was formed in 2021 from two old and established local Societies, The Chesham Horticultural Society and the Bellingdon, Asheridge and District Horticultural Society.

Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), its aims are to provide a focus for local residents to foster a keen interest in good gardening practice, appreciation of plants and enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts.

Join our society to exhibit in shows, receive members benefits and our regular newsletters.

Shows

The society runs up to three shows a year – Spring, and Autumn. Entries are open to all members and include classes across vegetables, fruit, flowers, cooking, handicraft, photography and more.

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Trips & Outings

Throughout the year the society organises group trips to gardens of interest and other horticultural attractions, often including talks, tours and of course tea and cake!

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Socials

As well as gardening-focused activities, the society also runs a number of socials each year.

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News & Events

Dates for your diary – 2026

  • Talk by Anya Lautenbach – The Money Saving Gardener – Thursday 22nd January 8pm, Drake Hall of Amersham Community Centre – Amersham Gardening Association. 
  • Potato Sale Saturdays – Saturday 14th , 21st , 28th February and Saturday 7th March. 9.30 to noon, Trading Cabin, Cameron Road Allotments, Chesham.
  • Talk by David Hunt – Gardens of the National Trust – Thursday 12th February 8pm, Prestwood Village Hall – Prestwood Gardening Society.
  • Talk by Steve Catanach – Amersham In Bloom – Thursday 26th February 8pm. Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre. Organised by Amersham Gardening Association, £3 non-members
  • Demonstration by Catherine Holness, an experienced flower arranger, will be giving a demonstration and tips to people who wish to improve their floral-art skills – Sunday 1st March 2.15pm. Baptist Hall, High Street, Bovingdon. Organised by Bovingdon Gardeners.
  • Talk by Matthew Biggs – The Dig for Victory Campaign – Thursday 5th March 7.30pm. Ballinger Village Hall. Organised by Ballinger Hall Horticultural Society. £5 members (£10 to join).
  • Talk by Chris Day – Grow Your 5 a Day – Tuesday 10thMarch 7.30pm, Wingrave Community Centre. Organised by Bucks District Association of of the National Vegetable Society. Free.
  • Talk by Kerrie Lloyd-Dawson – How we made our Garden – Thursday 12thMarch 8pm. Prestwood Village Hall. Organised by Prestwood Gardening Society, £2 non-members.
  • Talk by David March – “What made your garden grow?”  – Thursday 26th March. Baptist Hall, High Street, Bovingdon. Organised by Bovingdon Gardeners.  £5 members, £7 non-members.
  • Talk by Martin Curtis – The Chiltern Open Air Museum – Thursday 9th April 8pm. Prestwood Village Hall. Organised by Prestwood Gardening Society, £2 non-members.
  • Spring Flower Show, AGM and Afternoon Tea (£4) – Saturday 11th April 2.15 to 4.30pm. Chesham Methodist Church, Bellingdon Road, Chesham. Set up for exhibitors 1.45 to 2.15pm.
  • Talk by Ingris Millington – Colour in the Garden – bulbs throughout the year -Thursday 23rd April 8pm. Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre. Organised by Amersham Gardening Association, £3 non-members. 
  •  Talk by Katharine Hersee – Greenhouse Growing Throughout The Year – Thursday 7th May 7.30pm. Ballinger Village Hall. Organised by Ballinger Hall Horticultural Society. £3 non-members.
  • Talk by John Tyler – The Glow Worm – Thursday 14thMay 8pm. Prestwood Village Hall. Organised by Prestwood Gardening Society, £2 non-members.
  • Plant Sale –Saturday 16th May 9.30am to noon. At front of United Reformed Church, The Broadway, Chesham with Refreshments in the Church Hall.
  • Talk by Helen Picton – Old Court Nurseries and the Picton Garden -Thursday 28th May 8pm. Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre. Organised by Amersham Gardening Association, £3 non-members.  
  • Talk by Sandy Primrose – The Pharmacy in your Garden – Thursday 4th June 7.30pm.  Ballinger Village Hall. Organised by Ballinger Hall Horticultural Society. £3 non-members.
  • Coach Outing to RHS Wisley – Saturday 13th June all day. £15 pp – member + partner. Depart Chesham 9am, leave gardens at 4pm.  Optional tour and cream tea.  Details have been circulated to paid up members.
  • Talk by Timothy Walker – What have plants ever done for us? -Thursday 25th June 8pm. Drake Hall, Amersham Community Centre. Organised by Amersham Gardening Association, £3 non-members. 
  • Autumn Show – Saturday 5th  September. 3.00 to 4.30pm. Bellingdon & Asheridge Village Hall with refreshments.

For a full Diary and more information on other unaffiliated local events see News & Events

Recent activities

Photos from coach outing to Wrest Park 2024