Future Events-What & When
Tool Sharpening Day
Saturday 11th July 2026
Mickleham Village Hall, RH5 6EE
Sharpening available from 10am – 3pm
Horticultural Show from 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Bring along your Gardening tools and kitchen Knives to be sharpened during the Mickleham and Westhumble Horticultural Show.
Each item sharpened for only £5
This includes a £1 donation to the charity ‘Home Start’
Secateurs, Shears, Spades, Folks, Scissors and Kitchen Knives can all be brought back to life.
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Behind the Scenes at Wallington Nursery followed by a Visit to a Community Farm
Thursday 6th August 2026. 10.30am
We have been given the opportunity to visit a working nursery and experience a guided tour of the propagation zone and plant centre to see first-hand the process, from seeds to plants.
We will also have the opportunity to buy some of their excellent plants.
Following a coffee/Tea at Blossoms Coffee Shop at Flittons Nursery next door, will cross the road and visit a local community farm, where volunteers help to grow all number of vegetables and produce veg boxes for sale to the public and donate to charities.
They also cook seasonal meals to share with their volunteers every fortnight and also provide weekly recipes with ideas for eating seasonal vegetables.
Cost £10 per person – Coffee/Tea included – Booking Essential
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Scentsational Gardening
Talk by Caroline Halfpenny
Tuesday 1st September 2026 7.30pm
At the Stepping Stones Pub Westhumble, RH5 6BS
Tickets £6 on the Door – No need to book – All welcome
This talk includes a month by month look at different plants that can be grown to give us wonderful scents in our garden. There will be some sample plants to smell.
Caroline is passionate about gardening and the landscape. After working with Gravesham Borough Council parks department and allotments, she completed her degree in Landscape Management and became a Mum. She went on to do a Diploma in Horticulture at Hadlow College in addition to lecturing at all levels from schools and Foundation through to Higher Education. She still lectures part time today as well as running Growth Matters, which covers all her loves, Gardening and Education.
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Grow Your Own Micro Greens
Talk, Demonstration and Practical Session by Fergus from Micro Greens
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 7.30pm
At the Stepping Stones Pub Westhumble, RH5 6BS
Fergus will explain what micro greens are, their health benefits and how to grow and prepare them. Followed by sample tasting and food Ideas.
For the practical session, you will each be given a grow pack. You can then choose the seeds you want to grow and start them off to take home and harvest when ready.
Finally, there will be a market stall available for purchases of organic seeds, gift grow packs and more, with the opportunity of some cheese tasting.
There will be the opportunity for Q&A, together with tips and advice
Cost £15 per person – Booking Essential
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Christmas Wreaths and Table Decorations Workshop
Sunday 6th December 2026 9.15am – 12.30pm
At Mickleham Village Hall Mickleham, RH5 6EE
Cost £45 - Booking Essential
By popular demand, we are once again hosting a Christmas Workshop. Enjoy the morning and make either a Christmas Wreath or Table Decoration. This annual event is the perfect way to start the Christmas season.
You will start the morning with tea and coffee while we demonstrate the Wreath and Table Decoration process. Then you can start your own creation, selecting from our extensive choice of materials. Refreshments will be served during the morning, including tea, coffee, homemade mince pies and sausage rolls. A complimentary mulled wine will also be served and you can enjoy the festive music while you work.