SAVE THE DATE
The 119th Summer Show will take place at
SUDBROOK SCHOOL HALL,
BUTE AVENUE,
PETERSHAM, TW10 7AX
on Saturday, 4th July 2026 at 2.00pm
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Bute Avenue is a short walk from the Sudbrook Lane bus stop serviced by both the 65 and 371 buses from Richmond, or Kingston.
Each year in July the society holds its ever-popular Flower Show and Fete. In 2026, the 119th Summer Show will return to the delightful venue of Sudbrook School Hall, Bute Avenue after a break of three years. There are over a hundred classes across many categories, including flowers, fruit and vegetables, cookery, photography, arts and crafts and, of course, the junior classes. The Fete run by the community is a traditional affair with Punch and Judy, face painting, side stalls, raffle and plenty of games for younger visitors. There is a tea stall brimming with home-made cakes and tea. A highlight is the Maypole dancing display by the pupils of The Russell School. We are delighted to receive donations for the cake stall, tombola, plant stall and bottle stall.
To give an impression of this most traditional family day out, please have a look at this short video .
There is something for everyone at the Summer Show. You can download the entire Show Schedule here and if you live locally a printed copy will probably be delivered to you. The full list of classes is available to help you decide what you can enter – remember that someone has to win! You should read through the hints for exhibitors. Prior to the Show please submit a list of classes you would like to enter by returning the entry form to membership@horti.org.uk or dropping off a copy at 131 Petersham Road , TW10 7AA or 333 Petersham Road TW10 7DB. Please pay by cash or Bank Transfer – details are on the entry form.
Please submit your entry form by Thursday 2nd July to enable us to prepare the entry cards for you to collect when you deliver your entries on Friday 3rd July (between 7.30pm and 8.30pm) or Saturday 4th July (between 8.00am and 10.00am)
There are many cups and certificates to be won, the most prestigious being the RHS Banksian Medal.
Do have a go – you may go home with some silverware!
SHOW TIMETABLE
Teas served during the afternoon
Please note: DOGS, EXCEPT SERVICE DOGS, ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE
| Friday 3rd July 7:30-8:30pm | Hall Opens for Staging of Exhibits (drop-off and arrange your entries) |
| Saturday 4th July 8.00-10.00am | Hall Opens for Staging of Exhibits |
| 10.00 am | Hall Closes to Exhibitors (To give sufficient time for judging, the 10.00 am closure will be strictly enforced) |
| 10.30 am | Judging Commences |
| 2.00 pm | Official Opening Ceremony & Gates Open |
| 2.15 pm | Fancy Dress Parade – open to all children |
| 2.45 pm | Punch and Judy Show |
| 3.15 pm | Story Reading |
| 3.45 pm | Punch and Judy Show |
| 4.30 pm | Raffle & Presentation of Cups |
| 5.00 pm | Close of Show & Removal of Exhibits Please stay to tidy and clear the hall. |
Admission to Show:
Members & Children: Free
Adults: £5.00
