ABOUT US

Warbleton & District Horticultural and Poultry Society (WDHPS) is a small, local, community organisation based in the village of Rushlake Green, Heathfield, East Sussex, we are more commonly known as the Rushlake Green Flower Show. It was established approximately ninety years ago to support and encourage an interest in horticultural and poultry activity whilst providing cheap sustainable food for families. We are affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and membership is open to anyone for a small annual fee of £5 which has multiple benefits – see the membership page.

The Society’s main activities are centred on two annual shows, local residents are encouraged to enter horticultural produce and handicrafts for judging – with some classes exclusive to juniors. Other smaller events take place throughout the year and are primarily focused on raising funds, interests and raising our profile. In recent years all activities have taken place either on the village green or in the local Dunn Memorial Hall.

The Society’s two main annual events are focused on competitive exhibits from members and the general public. A detailed schedule can be found on the Events page for each event, this will provide you with everything you need to know including the show rules, exhibit classes, award categories and entry forms.

We welcome advertising and sponsorship as these pay for our prize money and printing costs in order to keep our Show moving forward year on year.

SUNDAY 5th May 2024 – May on the Green – 4.00 to 7.00pm

Join us on Rushlake Green for a social afternoon with guest singer Katy Fraser, cheese plate and a glass of wine or beer.  Tickets available NOW for £12.50 (under 18’s £7.50 including a soft drink) at Rushlake Green Village Stores or call Gill Snook for more details on  07939 515072.

There will be a marquee on the Green in case the rain never stops, just book tickets in advance and bring chairs or picnic rugs and we’ll do the rest!

SATURDAY 27th July 2024 – SUMMER SHOW DAY

Schedules will be available at RGVS and other selected outlets and also on the events page here soon.  In order to run the much loved show and the evening entertainment, we welcome sponsors and advertisers and of course the fabulous array of stalls.  If you would like to sponsor or advertise (we distribute around 800 schedules locally) please contact us – see the contacts page for emails and numbers.  

Thank you for your continued support.