Ewell Horticultural Association (EHA) has been supporting and serving the local community of Ewell and the surrounding areas since 1865, offering Residents encouragement and companionship in the enjoyment of their gardens. EHA has over 1,300 members and is thought to be amongst the oldest and largest Horticultural Associations in England. The Association is run by a friendly Committee of local people who welcome both members and non-members to our 3 annual Shows. We would be pleased to hear from anyone who would like to join us and become involved in the Association especially helping at the Shows.
EHA is a non-profit making community based organisation run by volunteers for the benefit of its members. New members are always welcome; membership is open to all from £2 per annum. Members are encouraged to participate in the 2 annual Shows by exhibiting their own produce of flowers, fruit and vegetables plus crafts & design and photographs. Our next showt will be held on 21st September at
St Paul’s Church Centre
15 Northey Avenue
Cheam, Surrey
SM2 7HS
The prizes will be presented by Helen Maguire the newly elected MP for Epsom & Ewell.
To encourage new exhibitors we have 2 new groups of classes restricted as follows :
- classes 12 to 19 are limited to those who have not previously entered any dahlia class at our shows.
- classes 98 to 103 are limited to those who have not previously entered any vegetable class at our shows.
Class details are of course given in the EHA Handbook.
There is adequate car parking at and around the church. Please note that although it is close to Sutton, the church is within the Borough of Epsom and Ewell and is NOT within the ULEZ area.
Everyone who has attended our Shows has seen the stunning floral arrangements and almost certainly enjoyed the refreshments and delicious homemade cakes.
Our AGM is held in March. The minutes of the 2023 AGM were approved in 2024 and can downloaded here
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We have been successful in obtaining discounts for our members at The Old Moat Garden Centre, Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PQ. When you show a membership card, they will give a discount, varying from 5% to 15% depending on the product you are purchasing. Please be grateful accept what is offered on each occasion and do not try to bargain with them!
The 2023 Dobies Group Scheme Seed Catalogue is now available to members with a wide range of flower and vegetable plants and seeds, fruit trees and plants, plus bulbs and equipment. By quoting the Discount code you will receive 40% discount on seeds and 10% discount on other items excluding gift vouchers, certain items of equipment plus post & packing. To obtain the 2023 code and/or a printed Catalogue please complete the enquiry form on the contact page of this website. Items can be ordered by phone 0344 967 0303 or online at www.dobies.co.uk remembering to quote the 2023 code on the order. The 2022 code is no longer valid.
We are very pleased to announce that your Committee has negotiated additional discounts with Chessington Garden Centre.
All members may now obtain 20% off the retail price for plants and gardening related items.
Take your current EHA membership card to the Chessington reception desk together with identification of your name & address, eg, a driving licence or a utility bill.
Chessington will then take your photo and your details and log both onto their system.
You will receive a Chessington Horticultural Club card to show, together with your current EHA membership card, to obtain the discount at the pay desk.
This will be valid for 1 year.
You will need to repeat this process with your 2021 EHA membership card from 1 February 2021
Note that the Chessington Horticultural Club card cannot be used in conjunction with existing offers or the Chessington Loyalty Scheme.
Hope that’s clear!
For more information on Chessington Garden Centre please visit their website by clicking here.
You can also go to:
Ashtead Park Garden Centre which offers all members a 10% discount on plants. To receive this discount members only need to show a current membership card at the tills.
The centre offers quality bedding plants, fruit trees, bulbs, flowers, seeds, seedlings, trees and shrubs, sourced locally and hand selected from nurseries whenever possible.
This independent family run business is located just off the A24 between Epsom and Ashtead on Pleasure Pit Road. For a map and directions and more information please visit their website by clicking here
Beechcroft Nursery on Reigate Road offer 10% discount on plants.
F Giles at Chessington Garden Centre offer 10% discount for machinery repairs,
Unfortunately, Court Farm Garden Centre no longer offers a discount.
Affiliations
Individual membership to the Association costs £2.00 per year. now payable every 2 years. We do ask all our members to supply an email address for communications. Existing members will receive information on how to renew membership in the latest newsletter. New members are welcome to join at any of our events or by contacting us from the contacts page.
Newsletters and other publicity is delivered to members by email and through the website.
Postal membership to the Association is also available at a cost of £5.00 per year.
The Association holds a record of members' names and addresses on a personal computer database. Information will be used by the Registrar for administrative purposes only and will not be disclosed to any other person(s) or organisation(s).
Officers of the Association | |
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Chairman | Dave Tarrant |
Secretary | Vacant |
Treasurer | Leslie Smith |
Registrar | Roger Bellingham |
Sales Secretary | Vacant |
Domestic Secretary | Beryl Smith |
Show Secretary | Tracey Ross |
Catering Officer | Dawn Simms |
Equipment Officer | Vacant |
Talks Secretary | Jane Hoddy |
Publicity Officer | Monica Turnbull |
Committee | |
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Assistant Show Secretary | Position Vacant |
Floral Arts Representative | Sheila Stracy |
Meetings Secretary | Lynne Mason |
Trips & Outings Organiser | Position Vacant |
Trips & Outings Organiser | Position Vacant |
Auditor | Position Vacant |
*(NCM) = Non Committee Member
Many members help at our events. If you would like volunteer, please do so by contacting any committee member. We would love to hear from you. See Contacts Page.