A guided walk around the Hucking Estate of the Woodland Trust which overlooks Hollingbourne. Meet at the car park which can be reached by turning left at the top of Hollingbourne Hill and then left again at the sign pointing to Hucking Church. The car park is on the left. The popular Hook and Hatchet PH and campsite is close by.
Event tickets may be booked at https://woodlandtrusttickets.cloudvenue.co.uk/
Classes include the “Longest runner bean” and the “Ugliest Vegetable” plus all the usual sections including Home Economics, Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables and Children’s Classes.
Leeds Castle and Hollingbourne
Garden Society
AUTUMN SHOW
Hollingbourne Village Hall
Saturday 14th September 2.00 pm
Wonderful autumn colour, flowers, fruit, vegetables baking, preserves,
craft & children’s classes.
Stalls, raffle, teas & home baking
Exhibits from non-members welcome
Staging 10.30-12.30
Schedules by email or hardcopy from Jean Talboys 880349
Entry forms to Pat Bristow 880457
e.mail pat-ann-1942@hotmail.com or Christopher’s Shop
by Thursday 13th September
The website of the Society is lchgardensociety.co.uk
Tickets are available from Jane Morris (Tel. 884153) at £8.00 each. Please bring your own drinks and glasses.
The Leeds Castle and Hollingbourne Garden Society
Come and join us for
THE GARDEN SOCIETY SUPPER
Saturday, 12th October 2019
7.00 for 7.30pm. Hollingbourne Village Hall
Great food and good company for £8!
Please bring your own drinks and glasses
Book your place with Jane Morris
Phone: 01622 884153
or email; beechtreecottage@btinternet.com
The website of the Society is lchgardensociety.co.uk
A special extra steam gala day. All are welcome.
Please follow the link for more information: http://www.bwlr.co.uk/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bredgar_and_Wormshill_Light_Railway
Pictured below is a train at the railway.
A special Bluebell walk on the Hucking Estate of the Woodland Trust which can be reached by driving up Hollingbourne Hill and then turning left and then left again at the signpost to Hucking and St. Margaret’s Church. The free public car park is on the left just before the church. All are welcome and there is no charge.
The Trail can be reached by leaving the car park and entering the wood. The nearby Hook and Hatchet Public House in Church Road can easily be reached for food and drink. Dogs are welcome.
Pictured below are some of the Bluebells photographed in April 2016.
![A selection of views of Hollingbourne.[6]](http://www.hollingbournepc.kentparishes.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Easter20bluebells20at20Hucking.jpg)
More information is at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
A traditional Easter Saturday event for all the family along the A20 at the bottom of Charing Hill. Attractions include a children’s fun fair, market stalls, refreshment tents, and racing with the chance of a flutter with the course bookmakers. Hollingbourne once had a point to point course which was located in the field between the Cardwell Pavilion and the Pilgrim’s Way.
Pony races start at 12.45 and horse races begin at 2pm. Admission £20 per car on the course or £30 per car on the hill with view of the course. Pedestrians are £5 and children are free. Single occupant cars are entitled to a £10 discount. More information is at http://ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk/
Pictured below is a race at Charing.
An exhibition of work by 30+ local artists including potters and sculptors. Over 400 items on display with demonstrations and workshops – admission free.
This is the twenty third annual exhibition and more details appear below:-
Pilgrims Way Art Show
The Tithe Barn,
Off Village Square,
Lenham,
Kent,
ME17 2QD
For more information about the Pilgrims Way Artists, please go to www.pilgrimswayartists.org.uk
Pictured below is the Tythe Barn in Lenham just off the Square and close to St. Mary’s churchyard.
The 91st Kent County Show is not far from Hollingbourne and can be approached from the M20 (Junction 7 – Hollingbourne is at Junction 8) and then driving up the A249 towards Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey.
For further details of the County Show, please follow the link to: https://kentshowground.co.uk/
Some pictures of previous shows appear below.
A traditional Easter Saturday event for all the family along the A20 at the bottom of Charing Hill. Attractions include a children’s fun fair, market stalls, refreshment tents, and racing with the chance of a flutter with the course bookmakers. Hollingbourne once had a point to point course which was located in the field between the Cardwell Pavilion and the Pilgrim’s Way.
Pony races start at 12.45 and horse races begin at 2pm. Admission £20 per car on the course or £30 per car on the hill with view of the course. Pedestrians are £5 and children are free. Single occupant cars are entitled to a £10 discount. More information is at http://ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk/
Pictured below is a race at Charing.
A special Bluebell walk on the Hucking Estate of the Woodland Trust which can be reached by driving up Hollingbourne Hill and then turning left and then left again at the signpost to Hucking and St. Margaret’s Church. The free public car park is on the left just before the church. All are welcome and there is no charge.
The Trail can be reached by leaving the car park and entering the wood. The nearby Hook and Hatchet Public House in Church Road can easily be reached for food and drink. Dogs are welcome.
Pictured below are some of the Bluebells photographed in April 2016.
More information is at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/