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INFORMATION & NEWS |
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NEWS - USEFUL LINKS |
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ITEMS FOR SALE - PLACES TO VISIT |
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ALL OF THESE AND MORE CAN BE FOUND ON THIS PAGE. |
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Should you wish to use this space |
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e-mail
rich.KFHS@blueyonder.co.uk
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The Kent Federation of
Horticultural Societies |
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Annual
General Meeting |
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including the very
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Mini
Spring Show |
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Sunday March
25th |
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Ditton
Community Centre |
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Ditton, Aylesford, Kent |
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ME20 6AH |
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Staging for
Mini Show 9.15 - 11.15
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A.G.M. at
11.30. |
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Travelling
using A20 |
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Turn into New Road at Ditton
traffic lights ( War Memorial ) |
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( Left from Maidstone – Right
from Larkfield ) |
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continue onto Kiln Barn Road |
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Community Centre is well
signposted on left. |
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Travelling using M20 |
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Turn off at Junction
5 and follow signs to Aylesford. |
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Join A20 at
roundabout and follow signs to |
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Aylesford – West
Malling – Ditton |
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Then as above |
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Journey time from
motorway to hall less than 10 mins. |
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Please Note :- Proposals
for inclusion in the A.G. M. Agenda must be received by the |
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Federation’s Honorary Secretary by the 31st of January 2011 (
Rule 7 ). |
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Mr.Gary Smith |
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5. Cherry Ochard,
email -
garyandcoral@talktalk.net |
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Ditton,
Aylesford,
call -
01732 844892 |
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Kent |
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New members always welcome |
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Kent Dahlia Society invites Kent
Federation Members to |
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"AROUND
THE CHAMPIONS" |
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a talk on top Dahlia Growers and
Exhibitors gardens |
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Kent Dahlia Society is hosting a talk by
Barry Kenyon on Saturday afternoon April 28th 2012 |
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and would like to invite Kent Federation
members to attend. |
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You may well know Barry Kenyon, or if not, be aware
of him as a well known figure in the dahlia world. Barry, after
touring the country visiting |
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top growers and exhibitors gardens, now presents a
talk called top growers and "Around the
Champions". |
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We have arranged for Barry to come and present this
talk to our Society on Saturday April 28th at 2.30pm. |
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Refreshments will be available during the
afternoon. |
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The venue is Borough Green Village Hall, High
Street, Borough Green, Kent TN15 8BJ ( next to the Library ) and
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this is easily accessible from the M20, A20,and A25 |
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There is a car park by the Hall and also a public
car park not more than 5 minutes walk away. The room we are using at the
Hall is upstairs, and |
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there is a chairlift available for those that may
not appreciate stairs. |
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There is no admission charge for Kent Federation
members and we hope that you will come along and enjoy what will be |
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a very interesting and informative afternoon |
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If anyone would like any further information
regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact our Secretary -
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Mrs.Shirley Winters on 01732 847560 or by
e-mail
kentdahlia@hotmail.co.uk |
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We look forward to seeing you there |
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Shirley Winters, Secretary |
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Kent Dahlia Society |
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A fascinating Jacobean
house and twelve acres of tranquil gardens are contained
within the great yew boundary hedge. |
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Our knowledgeable guides will show
you 700 years of
history within the rooms of this comfortable, much loved home. |
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Each room contains
furniture, porcelain, portraits and curios collected by successive
generations of the Toke
family. |
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Outside terraced lawns, topiary and a large lily pond make a formal area softened by
curvy edged herbaceous borders, mature magnolias and |
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willows with roses and
clematis tumbling down the steps. A newly designed rose
garden is a voluptuous mix of shrub roses and herbaceous planting and
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the Italian garden with its
statuary, Mediterranean planting and gentle fountain make a perfect
place to sit on a warm day. |
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A large walled kitchen garden is home to a
spectacular collection
of delphiniums provided by the local Delphinium Society, fruit trees
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been planted on the
walls and there are beds of cutting flowers and vegetables laid out in front of a new Victorian
style greenhouse. |
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Gardens Open Daily from 1st
March 2pm – 5.30pm £5.00 (gardens only) |
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House Open Friday to Sunday from 6th
April – 7th October |
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2pm – 5.30pm £8.00 (house and gardens)
With everyone busy planning
diaries for 2012, this month we have listed our events and workshops for the
year. More details will appear on the website and in future
newsletters. The
workshops only have limited places, so early booking is advised.
We
all look forward to seeing you later in the year
Rachael
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Get your garden and yourself into shape for
the New Year
If your New Year’s Resolution is to burn off
some calories, get your garden under control or take up a new interest
Godinton House have a new programme of gardening workshops for 2012.
The year kicks off with a rose pruning
morning on Saturday the 4th of February with Viv Hunt (Head
Gardener) and Fiona Abrahams (Hadlow College lecturer). They will be
demonstrating rose pruning and training techniques on the climbers, ramblers
and shrub roses throughout the fabulous gardens at Godinton. They will
explain how to produce better flowering, healthy plants with advise on year
round care and companion planting. A hands-on session will be held in the
rose garden so that all participants can practice the advice and leave
feeling confident enough to be really bold with their own roses.
On Saturday the 3rd March the ‘Generous
Gardener’ workshop will be looking at propagation techniques so that you can
fill your garden with plants for free. Learn how to sow seed indoors and
out, take cuttings and divide plants so that you can increase your stock and
share plants with friends and neighbours. Everyone will be able to try out
the techniques and take home cuttings of Godinton’s choice plants.
The Practical Gardener is the ideal course
for anyone who wants to learn how to get the best from their garden. It can
be taken as a continuation from the previous beginner’s course or as a
chance to fill in some of the gaps in your gardening knowledge. Six morning
sessions of hands-on practical experience of essential gardening skills with
Fiona and Viv.
The one-off workshops run from 9.30am ‘til
2.30pm with hot and cold drinks, cakes and biscuits provided. Bring a
packed lunch (Godinton will provide somewhere warm to eat it). Cost £45.00
The six week course is on Friday mornings
(9.30am – 1.30pm) starting 24th of February and costs £175.
Contact – Rachael Fagg
01233 643854
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Programme of Events at
Godinton House 2012 |
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FOR INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS, |
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click |
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www.godinton-house-gardens.co.uk |
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Our workshops will have limited places in 2012, please book early. |
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Take advantage of our Garden Season Ticket
or Garden Workshop Vouchers, a great gift for friends, family or simply a
treat |
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for yourself!
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Eastcoft Roses is a new business started by
Steven Lane and Peter Cox at Eastcroft Farm in the heart of the Kent
countryside. |
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Steven is the forth generation to farm at
Eastcroft and has joined forces with Peter who has over thirty years of
horticultural experience, to provide |
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beautiful quality roses at competitive
prices. We have chosen over one hundred of the best varieties from the
foremost breeders both within the UK |
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and internationally. All of our roses have
been selected for their ease of cultivation, good disease resistance and
freedom of flowering. |
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Visit our website to see the full range of
varieties. |
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PATIO FLORABUNDA HYBRID TEA CLIMBING & RAMBLING
ROSES |
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SPECIAL OFFER FREE ROOT GROW ( RRP £2.99 ) WITH
EVERY ORDER TAKEN |
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Bare root roses ready from November 2011 potted
from April 2012 |
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Giftwrap option available |
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Order online at
www.eastcroftroses.co.uk |
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Eastcroft Farm, Town Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester,
Kent, ME3 7RL |
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E-mail:
sales @eastcroftroses.co.uk
Tel 01634 221027 |
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Finchcocks Garden Fair
Saturday 26 and Sunday May 27
10.30am - 5pm
A quality selection of garden and outdoor living orientated stands, for
gardening enthusiasts and those that use the open air in a more leisurely
way. Stands include specialist nurseries, garden gifts, picnic ware,
garden furniture, locally produced preserves and condiments.
All stands are set within the delightful Gardens at Finchcocks Music
Museum, Goudhurst
Informal recitals and demonstrations on the fascinating keyboard
collection.
Music on the Terrace
Light Lunches and Afternoon Teas, Bar
Entrance: Adults £5.00, children £2
01580 211702
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ROYAL HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY |
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To find out all about the R.H.S. |
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click |
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www.rhs.org.uk |
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KENT SHOWGROUND |
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Home of the Kent
County Show |
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Detling, Maidstone,
Kent |
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ME14 3JF |
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For all information of forthcoming events |
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www.kentshowground.co.uk |
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ARE YOU GOING TO
ORGANISE A SHOW ? |
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MAYBE THE K.F.H.S CAN HELP |
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From time to time committee members are asked
where societies can obtain the following items of show equipment. |
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The Federation have various
items available for sale including Polythene Hinged Cake Covers and |
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Plastic Frames suitable for
Notices, Menus etc. |
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Here are just a few other items that show organisers
might consider necessary. |
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We use all of these companies
listed for our own county shows. |
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Do ask us if there are other items you need
and we will do our best to help you source them. |
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Rosettes |
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Quality Rosettes |
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52. Wheatcroft Grove |
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Rainham |
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Kent |
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ME8 9JF |
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Tel. 01634 366532 -
email ;
sales@qualityrosettes.co.uk |
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www.qualityrosettes.co.uk |
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Banners & Signs |
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Maidstone Signs
Cutting Edge Vinyl Graphics Ltd. |
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Unit 14
2. London Road |
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Britannia Business Park Sittingbourne,
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Quarry Wood Kent,
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Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7NT ME10 1NA
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Phone: 01622 716891
Phone: 01795 430380 |
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Custom made to individual requirements
Custom made to individual
needs |
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Show Vases
Food Covers |
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C.Sales & Son
Round covers 8" diameter and 4" deep - hinged lid |
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'Blotches'
50p each minimum order 10 |
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Stortford Road
suitable for covering domestic & craft exhibits etc. |
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Little Canfield
Phone Jack Wilkins ( K.F.H.S. Treasurer) 01474 822224 |
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Dunmow,
Essex, 6M6 1SR |
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Phone: 01279 871446 |
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Available in Green or Magnolia. 4 Sizes |
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K.F.H.S Medals,
Badges & Certificates of Merit |
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Available from Richard Foreman ( Membership Secretary ) |
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Phone: 01732 844071 - email;
rich.KFHS@blueyonder.co.uk
for details and order. |
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Plastic Frames & Covers |
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Manufacturers and suppliers of bespoke
plastic frames, covers etc. |
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GORDON ENGRAVING LTD. |
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Unit 5 a-f Roper Close |
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Roper Road |
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Canterbury CT2
7EP |
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Phone: 01227 766229 |
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www.gordonengraving.co.uk |
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email;
enquiries@gordonengraving.co.uk |
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Try Also |
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"
Caboodle " |
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Suppliers for all your office supplies |
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Durable plastic name holders etc. |
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www.caboodle.co.uk |
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ANYTHING ELSE ? JUST ASK - and we will try and help. |
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