Ham & Petersham SOS

12/06/2026

Roll up — tickets just £1! Come and try your luck at our tombola at Ham Fair this Saturday: over 100 brilliant prizes to be won, and you’ll be supporting a fantastic charity too.

15/05/2026

This weekend stroll through Ham's most beautiful gardens 🌳 🪷 🌿

Ham Open Gardens are open this Sunday 17th May between 12 - 5 pm. Book your tickets by Saturday to get the discounted price of just £12 pp and the opportunity to visit over 20 gardens. Why go?
☺️ A genuine mood boost — Time in green spaces reduces stress, lifts your spirits, and gets you moving without it feeling like exercise.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community connection — Meet the gardeners and neighbours, discover a part of Ham you haven't seen before.
😌 Support local wellbeing — A portion of proceeds goes to HAPSOS, helping us continue our work supporting the Ham & Petersham community... let someone else's garden do the hard work of making you feel good.
Tickets and details at http://www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26

13/05/2026

"Of all flowers, methinks a rose is best" (William Shakespeare)...
Did you know:
🌹 There are more than thirty thousand varieties of rose
🏵️ The very first rose garden was created 5,000 years ago in China
How many varieties will you be able to spot at Ham Open Gardens on Sunday 17th September 12-5pm?
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon whilst supporting local charities including HAPSOS.
Book your tickets today at http://www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26

10/05/2026

Write your own nature prescription 🍎
There is growing evidence of the benefits of being outdoors to our mental wellbeing. That's why many of our members outings involve being outdoors. Next weekend take advantage of a stunning opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature by visiting Ham Open Gardens on Sunday 17th May 12-5 pm. You'll not not only be supporting HAPSOS but also boosting your own wellbeing.
Tickets and details at www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26

08/05/2026

Have you booked your tickets yet?
Join in this fascinating journey through a variety of gardens reflecting the area's rich and diverse history. Over 20 gardens will be open as well as the historic beautiful grade 2 listed St Andrews Church. Afternoon teas available at St Thomas Aquinas Church and a BBQ, Pimms and beer at St Andrews Church.
Proceeds from the event will go to three local chairities including Ham and Petersham SOS. http://www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26

05/05/2026

Games Afternoon at Ham Library ☕♟️
Thursdsay 7th May, 1:30–3:30 pm

Fancy a game of Scrabble? A hand of bridge? A chess match with a new opponent?

Join us at the library for a relaxed afternoon of board games and card games — no partner needed. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking for something fun to do, there's always someone happy to shuffle the deck or set up the board.

Games on offer:

Bridge & card games
Scrabble
Chess
Draughts
Connect 4..and more
Tea and biscuits provided. Just turn up — we'd love to see you.

04/05/2026

Your chance to wander the secret paths of Ham’s private gardens 🌿. We’re delighted to be a beneficiary of Ham Open Gardens this year — open Sunday 17 May, 12–5pm. Discover hidden courtyards, mature trees and colourful borders, and enjoy refreshments. Come along and support us!
Purchase tickets at http://www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26

01/05/2026

We’re proud to be a beneficiary charity at Ham Open Gardens 2026. Join us on Sunday 17 May, 12–5pm, to explore a selection of beautiful private gardens around Ham Common, near Richmond (SW London). Come along, enjoy the gardens and support our work. 🌿
Purchase tickets at http://www.hamandpetersham.com/hog26
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29/04/2026