News and updates

on Thursday 23 October in Claygate Village Hall 7.30 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. start Women Writers and Their Gardens   Cheryl Sands, Garden Historian, discusses the idea that gardens can be perfect settings for dramatic scenes - they are traditionally a space away from the conventions of society and allow for all kinds of freedom. Jane Austen, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Agatha Christie, and others weave in their thoughts on gardens, society, healing and the cycles of life, often insp

Reminder 2nd recording of BBC GQT Radio 4 from Claygate Holy Trinity will be broadcast on Fri 19 Sept 3.00 pm - repeat Sun 21 Sept 2.00...

Autumn Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show 2025

Cathy Stewart We are sorry to announce the recent death of long-standing CGS member, Cathy Stewart, and offer the condolences of all...

Your chance to exhibit your home grown produce with small prizes awarded to winners in each category

As members of our vibrant gardening community, we understand the profound impact that allotments and community gardens have on our...

Sorry to disappoint, but all tickets for the recording of BBC Gardeners' Question Time were scooped up by Friday afternoon, 30th May, by...

A quick message from the team at the depot to share that they have new stock of Silvamix and Soil improver! Pop down next Saturday to...

Leith Hill Place National Trust Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey, are running a “tea, talk and walk in the historic Rhododendron Woods”...

🌿 Claygate Gardening Society – Two Stunning Summer Garden Trips! 🌿 Join us for two exclusive double-bill garden visits this summer,...

The Depot will re-open on Saturday 1 March through to Saturday 6 September (fortnightly in August).   Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon The...

Happy New Year everyone. Our first talk in 2025 is on Thursday 23 January in Claygate Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. for 7.45 p.m. start....

The CGS Committee would like to wish all our members a Happy Christmas and a floriferous New Year!

As winter sets in, I’ve been busy trying to get set for the new year. It’s hard to believe I’ve had my plot for a whole year now! I’ve...

As we close out our early bird membership period, We want to express our sincere gratitude to those who joined or renewed their...

In the last week or two some of you renewing or joining have reported an issue with the ‘submit’ button on our 2025 digital membership...

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October has arrived, bringing a lovely mix of crisp air and sunny spells. The dry half term has been very welcome as it’s so much easier...

Going into the winter we have two hives both seem quite large and I'm keeping everything crossed that they make it through the winter. We...

Hello, green thumbs! We’ve heard from some of you that our newsletters and blog updates aren’t reaching your inboxes. We don’t want you...