SEPTEMBER SHOW – 296th FLOWER SHOW
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2025
Free Church Hall, Northway NW11 6PB, 3 – 5pm
All Hort Soc members, whatever your experience, are welcome to participate in the flower show. With over 70 categories, there is bound to be something you can enter. There are categories for flowers, vegetables, jams, a cake recipe, and photography. There are also several categories for young people, and they do not need to be a member of the HortSoc. It’s free and really easy to enter, give it a try!
How to Enter
First, decide which class(es) you would like to enter. See the full list of classes.
Complete the entry form and either email it to shows@hortsoc.co.uk or deliver it in person on Tuesday 9th September to Fellowship House, Willifield Way NW11 6YD, between 7pm and 8pm, where there will be members of the committee on hand to offer assistance and answer any questions, and a glass of wine to help things along.
If you are not yet a member, you can join here.
Staging of Exhibits – Saturday 13th September
Bring your entries along to the Free Church Hall on Northway, NW11 6PB, between 9am and 11am on the day of the show. There will be vases, plates, etc and room available for you to arrange your flowers, fruit and vegetables. Help will be on hand to guide you through the process if it’s all new to you.
Please refer to Guidance for Exhibitors and General Rules and Regulations for more information on how to prepare and exhibit your entries.
Exhibits can be removed between 5pm and 5.30pm.
One of the junior classes is a collage of a snail using plant and non-plant material. You can download a template for this here.
Enjoy the Flower Show
The show will be open to the public after judging has taken place, from 3pm until 5pm when the raffle is drawn. Entertainment will be provided by Grimsdyke Brass Band from Harrow.
Teas and homemade cakes will be available from 3pm – 5pm.
Raffle
A raffle will be held to support the Society’s nominated charities. The draw will take place at 4.45pm.
Judges
Horticulture Judges: David and Caroline Broome
Cookery & Preserving Judges: Honor and Kate Ringue
Photography Judge: Ian Marsh