New members are very welcome. The annual subscription is £3.00 per person or £5.00 per household, though members are encouraged to give more. The Society is not a charitable organisation, but is a not for profit and local causes are supported.

If you would like to become a member please email your name, address & contact details to Sara Pennell (Membership Secretary) at sarapennell@oldstables.plus.com.

You can make a direct payment or set up a standing order using these bank details:

    Account name:         Petersham Horticultural Society
    Sort code:                 40 23 29
    Account number:      31367412
    Reference:                Your name

Or alternatively you can sub renewal A5 2011.pdf and send a cheque to Dr Sara Pennell, Old Stables, River Lane, Petersham, Richmond, Surrey TW10 7AG.

Details of the society’s constitution can be found here: 100316 PHS Constitution Final Issue 1 dated 16 Mar 10.pdf

The PHS dates back to at least 1895, but the earliest item in the records is the 10th Summer Show in July 1905, when there were classes for Cottagers and Allotment Holders, Amateur Subscribers and children under 15. The early schedules and minutes of meetings are a record of social history and make fascinating reading and include advertisements for the shops which once lined Petersham Road.

Each year in July the society holds its every popular Flower Show and Fete in the village hall and grounds. There are hundreds of entries across many classes including flowers, fruit and vegetable, cookery, arts and crafts and of of course the junior classes.