Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

The village hall serves a mainly rural community. Currently a mens club, WI, gardening club, pre-school, carpet bowls, whist drives, bingo sessions, film nights, singing group; the hall is also used for monthly coffee mornings, quizzes, parish council monthly meetings and for various church functions. There is an annual pantomime and occasional village celebrations.

To educate and train the general public with the keeping of Vintage Vehicles whether they be motor driven or steam, traction engines, and all items of machinery, to include agriculture, horticulture and stationary engines, motor cycles, pedal cycles and all modes of transport.

Annual Tented Village Show held 1st Saturday in July, talks and events held throughout the year to promote the advancement of education in horticulture.

1. Promoting the cultivation of chrysanthemums. 2. Awarding medals and certificates of merit. 3. Issuing publications. 4. Keeping a comprehensive register of cultivars.

Village Hall with Wi-Fi internet facilities. Fully accessible main hall, and annex/meeting room.Providing a Community Hub with keep fit, medau, art group, book group, gardening club and local history group,childrens' play group, craft groups, line dancing. Available to hire for business meetings, parties, events and local groups.

The promotion and advancement of the education of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom and other countries for the benefit of the public; and the advancement of the arts, culture and heritage, in particular, but without limitation, the decorative and fine arts.

The promotion and advancement of the public in the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts; the conservation and preservation of the artistic heritage of the United Kingdom; and the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage.

Provides facilities for the community to support a range of local functions such as Pre-School and, local community clubs (Gardening, Badminton, Choir), weddings, funeral teas and other gatherings. The Village Hall is also a venue for educational and recreation activities, Ballroom Dancing /Salsa/Yoga/Spanish classes and hosts theatrical performances by amateur dramatic groups.

The trustees manage and maintain Privett Village Hall for the benefit of the local community. They organise several events each year which enable villagers to meet socially in this scattered rural area. The hall is also let to a nursery school and provides a venue for other local associations to meet such as the Horticultural Society and regular sporting activities.

The Hall is used for the benefit of the village. All village associations use the Hall, Youth Club, Scouts, Playtime, Bowls, Art, WI, Zumba, Pilates, Martial Arts, Theatrical Society, Gardening Association, History Society. Parish Council meetings are also held in the Hall, together with National Associations because of the Hall's geographical position.

The charity maintains the Hall for the benefit of local organisations and individuals for a variety of activities including Preschool, Camera Club, Horticultural Society. Choir, Scouts, Beavers, Lunch Club, Art Group and Pilates classes. The Hall is available for private parties. The Committee runs regular fund-raising events e.g. travelling theatre group.

For use of inhabitants of the Parish of Mountfield and surrounding areas as a meeting place for village activities and recreations, such as parish council, social club, horticultural society, blind club, community transport, painting classes, dancing classes, birthday parties, wedding receptions, funeral wakes, fund raising activities.

Organises research and recording of historic gardens and parks in Kent, gives advice to planning authorities, makes grants to students and horticultural charities, generates lectures on the history, design and planning of gardens and garden visits.

A village hall providing the only public meeting place for the community along with various clubs and societies in Manley Village - Bowling Club, Tennis Club, Flower arranging, Country Dancing,Fitness Classes,Upholstery Classes, Gardening Club, Snooker and Billiards etc. Also available for private hire for parties, weddings,funerals, meetings, exhibitions and courses etc.

The Trust organises fund-raising projects such as raffles, social events, 200 Club and sponsored walks.Money raised is invested in specialist charity funds.Funds are used to help people in the agricultural and horticultural media in financial difficulties through illness or job loss and those needing training for new skills.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides run from our HQ. Hall & facilities hired to different groups, eg dancing and gardening plus functions for the community of Goring.

Langton Herring Village Hall provides a centre for all residents to meet, socialise and exercise. It offers a suitable location for the various village clubs from Table tennis, Art, Choir, Gardening and Talks on a regular basis. It is also a regular meeting place for external groups including the Parish Council and occasional visits from the local MP.

TO ENCOURAGE AND EXTEND CULTIVATION OF DELPHINIUMS AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION UPON ALL MATTERS CONCERNING DELPHINIUMS AND PROVIDE AND ORGANISE LECTURES, HOLD EXHIBITIONS, VISITS AND OUTINGS TO PLACES OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST FOR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

The Housing, Care and maintenance of the Wolseley collection. The provision and arrangement in the wolseley room, or elsewhere of lectures, talks etc on subjects of argiculture and horticulture, garden design, history of places and lands in sussex and the history of old agricultural customs. Purchase of books, letters, maps etc and other objects of interest to be added to the wolseley collection.

The promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public and the cultivation and study of the decorative and fine arts for the benefit of the public through the provision of lecture meetings, outside visits and study days.

A Good Neighbourhood scheme helping in a range of activities those who are either permanently or temporarily unable to undertake aspects of everyday life. Principally providing transport for medical reasons, shopping and visiting, as well as assisting people with gardening, walking dogs, simple DIY, people sitting, paperwork and other similar tasks.

Our core activities are snooker and pool that is available to our members 6 days per week. Other activities include sports and activities, on our playing fields and family fun days for the community. A meeting room, classroom and grounds are available for use to any group. A Men in Sheds project was set up in 2020, using the facilities available for gardening and hobby pursuits.

The GCRI Trust promotes scientific research & education on cultivation of glasshouse crops/mushrooms/bulbs etc. provides small travel grants to researchers involved in British horticulture and publishes technical reports of new/interesting items of potential value to UK horticulture. They sponsor student scholarships for related courses and a biennial seminar on international future trends.

Provides a venue for the following activities: - Pre- School, Carpet Bowls, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Table Tennis, Horticultural Society, BUDS and Dance classes for Children.Contact point in case of emergencies/disaster in local area.

Diverse community events are held in the village hall e.g. lectures, slide shows, Christmas, Spring and Summer fairs, etc. The hall is also hired out for use by local groups , art clubs, entertainment group, bowls club, wine club, gardening club, fitness classes etc.