February 2026 News Letter
NEWSLETTER
Firstly, thank you all for sticking with us whilst we go through some changes. Our incredibly hard-working committee have kept the Federation going for many years. Their dedication, expertise and enthusiasm is currently being passed on to a new team, as the existing committee prepare for a well deserved retirement from the Club. We hope to keep up the high standards set and bring some new ideas.So the biggest thank you goes to the current Committee – we hope we can help the society grow and thrive and continue the legacy you have left.
From Chris Spree, our Chairman “KFHS Supporters, 2026 is going to see us back at the Kent Showground at Detling. The past year has seen a few notable changes with the committee. As with all organisations people retire and hand over the reins to a new generation. Our thanks go out to those retiring for the work that has been carried out over many years. You may, by now have seen the Facebook page set up by Caroline Halfpenny, this will also be a focal spot for members to view up to date information. The website will also be updated shortly.Some of you have already renewed your annual membership subs, thank you for doing so. For those that haven’t payment details are BANK ACCOUNT NO. 53583953 sort code .20.54.25 or pay on our Website.We are still holding the subscriptions at the same rate as set 15 years ago – which are £ 7.00 Single and £ 10.00 joint in same household £ 8.00 Club up to 50 members
£12.00 51-100 members
£ 16.00 101 – 150
£ 20.00 151 – 25
,£ 24.00 above 250
IMPORTANT DATES AGM and Spring Show 22 nd March 2026, Detling Show Ground
Autumn Show 20th September, Ditton Village Hall
2024 Autumn Show Results
CUPS & TROPHY WINNERS 2024
The Kent County Garden Produce Committee Challenge Cup – Inter-Society Challenge – Northbourne & Bettshanger Horticultural Society
The Federation Onion Trophy – Mr. Chris Spree, Stockbury
The Barry Ridsdale Potato Memorial Print – Mr Chris Spree, Stockbury
The Lewisham Challenge Cup – Mr. Chris Spree, Stockbury
The Garrad Challenge Cup – Mr. Roger Simmons, Maidstone
The Rochester Cup – Mr. Roger Simmons, Maidstone
The Bugge`s Challenge Cup – Mr. Peter Ellis, Bekesbourne
Viscountess Massereene & Ferrard Challenge Trophy – Mr. Mr. Robin Moyser, Maidstone
The K.F.H.S. Dahlia Trophy – Mr. Robin Moyser, Maidstone
The Harmsworth Cup – Mr.Doug Drury, Pembury
The Tiarks Cup – Mr. Doug Drury, Pembury
The Evelyn Ogg Cup – Mr. Richard Derring, Croydon
The Mrs C. P. Black – Mr. Michael Wickwar, Leybourne
The K.F.H.S. Autumn Show Trophy – Mr. Roger Simmons, Maidstone
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT WINNERS
Class 6 – Eight Kinds of Vegetables – Mr. Roger Simmons, Maidstone
Class7 – Sunday Lunch for Two – Mr.Peter Ellis, Bekesbourne
Class 28 – Best Collection of Fruit – Mr.Peter Ellis, Bekesbourne
Class 43 – The Barry Ridsdale Challenge (Pompons) – Mr. Robin Moyser, Maidstone
Class 75 – Home Economics (Novice Class) – Miss Holly May
Class 77 – Best exhibit Craft, Needlework – Mrs Carole Passey, Tonbridge
Class 78 – Best exhibit Craft – Pat Lambert, Gillingham
Class 79 – Junior ( 8 Years & Under) – James Dorey – Aylesford
Class 80 – Junior (9 Years & Over) – Emma Dorey – Aylesford
The Royal Horticultural Society Banksian Medal – Mrs L Ellis – Bekesbourne
