Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society

Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society Founded in 1915, the Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society (CHAS) is a charity promoting the art, science and practice of horticulture and gardening.

The Society was founded in 1915 as the Chiswick Allotment Holders’ Association and changed its name in 1945 to the Chiswick Horticultural Society. In January 2006, the Society became a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee with the name Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society.

My friend's son has recently moved to Chiswick and there is a greenhouse in his garden that he doesn't want. Would anyon...
20/07/2026

My friend's son has recently moved to Chiswick and there is a greenhouse in his garden that he doesn't want. Would anyone like it? Will need to be picked up, he is on Boston Gardens, W4.

28/05/2024

We're back on instagram!

13/09/2023

CHAS Autumn Show 10th September 2023

Well, Mike our Show Secretary pulled it off again.

On a beautiful sunny day almost 323 exhibits from 52 exhibitors were wonderfully displayed giving the Trading Centre a beautiful appearance with all the dahlias, roses, and other plants in all their glory. Our Judge Jim Buttress was very impressed with the quality of the exhibits on show. (He judges for the RHS and has done Chelsea and Hampton Court Shows.) so praise indeed.
After the judging there very many exited participants eager to see how their particular exhibit had got on. Many accompanied by their family and friends and as the afternoon drew on, many members of the public. The general consensus was that this was the best display of plants, flowers and vegetable we had since pre pandemic. It was very encouraging to see so many new entrants.

The show is only part of the event however with the fabulous food and refreshments competing for the visitor’s attention. Christina and her and her other half did a fantastic job dispensing copious cups of tea and slices of homemade cakes donated by members. Kourosh our secretary sweated it out behind the barbeque cooking his fabulous kebab wraps. The volunteers serving the wines, beer and soft drinks were also kept very busy.

Our auctioneer was another volunteer Martin Parsley who did a fantastic job with is witticism and persuasive chatter selling all the excess produce and make a healthy addition to CHAS funds.

Vernon Wood who dals with the administration of the entries is the true hero. He has written the programme which calculates how many points each entrant has received and translates that into who will be receiving the various cups. His patience in dealing with every entrant who are all screaming for attention at the same time is something to behold, and he had to occasionally say “I can only deal with one person at a time can you please wait.” Good job Gillian Keegan was not doing the job.

Thankfully there were some volunteers from the people attending who helped Mike do some of the clearing up.

The sting in the tail is always as usual the lack of volunteers for the setting up and breaking down of the event. I hope this does not lead us to being unable to put on the shows In the future.

06/09/2023

CHAS AUTUMN SHOW

Our annual Autumn Show returns on Sunday 10th September. Our guest judge and presenter is none other than Jim Buttress! Whether you grow on the plot, in the backyard, on the windowsill or on your balcony, the Show is a chance to exhibit your efforts and for the public to appreciate them. There are 77 classes to enter, flowers, fruit, vegetables, culinary, photography, poetry, classes for children and novices. You don’t have to be an expert, go on, give it a try. For more information from the classes to the rules, go to: https://growchiswick.org/autumn-show/

28/02/2023

STAVELEY ROAD RESTRICTIONS
The Council have concluded the trial traffic scheme that has seen Staveley Road only accessed by permit holders between 8.00am and 9pm Monday to Saturday.

The recommendation of the Chief Officer is to revert to the original safe schools’ scheme as outlined below. The recommendation has been agreed tonight the 28th February 2023 and it will be confirmed by Cabinet on 18th April 2023. The timed restriction will also apply to access to Burlington Lane from the A316. There is no mention of any changes to the Hartington Road restrictions.
If finally approved, it will have enormous repercussions for CHAS. We will be able to hold our shows on Saturdays and open on the Saturdays of car boot sale week.

Chief Officer Decision
Pursuant to Article 3C Delegation to Officers (section 6.12) of the Constitution of the London Borough of Hounslow (which came into operation in May 2021)
Staveley Road & Burlington Lane Experimental Schemes - Final Review
1. In view of the extensive response to the public consultation and following consultation with the Portfolio Holder, prior to any Executive decision on the matter, the Chief Officer will refer the matter to Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 11 April 2023 to request its views on the current officer recommendation that the Council should:
1. Implement a permanent Traffic Management Order for an access restriction on Staveley Road, in line with the existing Experimental Traffic Management Order, subject to statutory consultation;
2. Implement a permanent Traffic Management Order for the introduction of a timed access restriction, between 8am to 9am and from 2.45pm to 3.45pm, Monday - Friday (during school term time) on Burlington Lane, between its junctions with A316 Burlington Lane and Staveley Road, subject to statutory consultation; and
3. Continue with the existing Experimental Traffic Management Order until such time as the permanent Traffic Management Orders have been brought into operation.
2. The decision on whether or not to implement the actions set out in 1a to 1c above be made by Cabinet at its meeting on 18 April 2023
Full report can be found here:-

Great work by the volunteers at WildChiswick on the pond in the wildlife Allotment at Staveley Road Allotments
08/02/2023

Great work by the volunteers at WildChiswick on the pond in the wildlife Allotment at Staveley Road Allotments

The pupils were very enthusiastic and hard working. CHAS was delighted to host them and Wild Chiswick at Staveley Road A...
24/11/2022

The pupils were very enthusiastic and hard working. CHAS was delighted to host them and Wild Chiswick at Staveley Road Allotments.

09/09/2022

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
We join the Royal Family and the nation in their grief and offer the Royal Family our heartfelt condolences.

29/08/2022

THAMES WATER ANNOUNCEMENT

We’ve received a number of helpful comments and queries since we first announced the restrictions. As a result, we’ve made changes which mean you can:

Use a hosepipe on an allotment – but not in a garden – to water food being grown there, where essential

Our legal notice
The following additional exceptions to the prohibition are now included:

Watering food crops on allotments: Allotment holders shall be able to water their food crops (but not other plants and flowers) with a hosepipe, where no other means of watering is reasonably possible.
This is good news for all plot holders. Please do not abuse it and continue to use water sparingly and with a watering can where possible and if you are able. Water it is a precious commodity.

28/07/2022

It is with great pleasure to announce that for the second year running we have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award for Staveley Road/Burial Ground Allotment site.

I am also delighted to announce that in co operation with WildChiswick and encouragement from the Council, the wildlife allotment at Staveley Road with its pond and small arboretum is to be revitalised and be returned to an area of biodiversity with the prospect of becoming a site for teaching the community and young people in particular, about the benefits of nature. WildChiswick will take the lead with assistance as necessary by CHAS.

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The Trading Centre, Staveley Road
Chiswick
W42SJ

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