Welcome to the page of Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland Horticultural Society.
The society was established more than 60 years ago. It has members from a large area and holds talks, plus the spring and autumn shows held in the village hall.
The summer show and fete is held on Sheldwich Lees and attracts many visitors.
The annual membership subscription is £4. New members are welcome to join at any time.
Talks are £1 for non-members.
Diary of Events 2011
19 January A Butcher's Tale, Mr Chris Barkaway
17 January (Monday) Neame Cup Quiz away at Lower Hardres
16 February Local Geology, Mr Barry Roberts
21 February (Monday) Neame Cup Quiz home to Selling
16 March Dene Holes, Mr Clinch (Kent Underground Research Group)
21 March (Monday) Neame Cup Final at Lower Hardres
9 April (Saturday) Spring Show at Selling
20 April Alpines, Dr. Tim Ingram
18 May Wildlife Talk
15 June Visit to Brookfield Nursery, Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford
17 June Summer Solstice Barn Dance
25 June (Saturday) Selling Summer Show and Fete
9 July (Saturday) Shelwich Summer Show and Fete
20 July Visit to Lords, Sheldwich
August no event
17 September (Saturday) Autumn Show at Sheldwich
21 September Members' open evening. Bring along favourite plants, pictures. Your evening.
26 October Great Dixter: Past, Present and Future. A talk by Fergus Garrett. Joint event with Selling Gardeners, admission by ticket only
16 November AGM, followed by cheese and wine
3 December (Saturday) Christmas Dinner
Meetings are held at Sheldwich Village Hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 8pm (unless otherwise advised)
Contacts
Chairman: Bill Harbour 
01795 532505
Secretary: Gaby Kuepper 01795 532654
Show Secretary: Sarah George 01795 536234