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THE
2009 ANNUAL FLOWERSHOW & COUNTRY FAIR
Will be held on July 25th and 26th - Venue - The Flower Show Field,
Clapton Lane, Portishead, BS20 7RA
Whilst the 2008 Show has only just finished and what a marvellous event it was wall to wall sunshine, large crowds and fantastic arena events, we have already started planning the 2009 Show.
Show will be open from 2.00 - 8.00 pm on Friday and from 10.00 - 6.00 pm on Saturday. Entry £4.00 adults, 10-16 years £2.00 and under 10 years free when accompanied by an adult.
Remember entries have to be in by Tuesday 22 July 2009 and photo entries must be in the week before. There are over 500 classes to enter - so clearly we cannot
show you the full schedule on site, copies will available in various Portishead shops from April 2009 alternatively e-mail trev_h@btopenworld.com or telephone John Tovey on 01275 844118 for further information.
3 Marquee's - full of flower show entries and stands selling a large range of products - there is a large refreshment area selling salads, sandwiches and scrummy cakes. Outside there are further stalls selling plants and pots.
Whilst we do not have the precise details of next years Arena Events, last years will give you some idea of the programme.
Friday 2008
2.30 pm Gamegoer Gun Dog Display
2.45 pm New Society Jazz Band
3.00 pm English Garden Magazine Road Show (2 further shows - times to be announced at the Show)
3.30 pm Severnwye Llama's and Camels
4.15 pm Gamegoer Ferret Racing
4.30 pm New Society Jazz Band
5.00 pm Childrens Fun Sports
6.00 pm Severnwye Llama's and Camels
7.00 pm Portishead Concert Band
8.00 pm Show officially closed
Saturday
There will also be a Climbing Frame on the Saturday and the Severn Counties Foreign and British Bird Society will be at the Show with a variety of birds.
The Show will open at 10.00
10.30 am Severnwye Camels and Llama's
11.30 am Bristol Morris Men
11.30 am English Garden Magazine Road Show (two further Shows with times to be announced)
12.15 pm Tai Chi Demonstration
12.30 pm Registration for Companion Dog Show
1.00 pm Commencement of Companion Dog Show
1.35 pm Portishead Concert Band
2.30 pm Bristol Morris Men
3.15 pm Portishead Concert Band
4.00 pm Presentation of Prizes for Dog Show
4.30 pm Hawk & Owl Trust Display
5.00 pm Presentationf of Trophies
6.00 pm Grand Draw
6.15 pm Marquees close
The Society could not run the show without the able assistance
of a band of volunteers. From putting up the tables, taking the
entries to the show, catering, stewarding, car park attendants,
the team go into action and the show goes on !
The Society is extremely grateful for the assistance provided
by the numerous volunteers, if you would like to get involved
in a
really friendly show and have a hour or so to spare we have a job
for you
SPRING SHOW
The Spring Show was held in the Folk Hall, High Street, Portishead
on Saturday 8 March 2008. We had a number of open and member only Bulbclasses, details
of which are given below. In addition to this we had a number of
childrens' classes with easter eggs as prizes and cookery classes,
so there is something for everyone.
Daffodils/Narcissi
Cut Flowers (one vase only for each exhibit)
Class 1 Single Flower; yellow petals - one bloom
Class 2 Single Flower, yellow petals - three blooms
Class 3 Single Flower, white petals - one bloom
Class 4 Single Flower, white petals - three blooms
Class 5 Double Flower - any colour - one bloom
Class 6 Double Flower - any colour - three blooms
Class 7 Multi Headed - one stem
Class 8 Multi Headed - three stems
Container Grown Bulbs and Corms
Pots, Bowls and Containers must not exceed 10" unless otherwise
specified
Class 10 Single Daffodil; yellow petals - One container - maximum
5 bulbs
Class 11 Double Daffodil; white/yellow petals - One container -
maximum 5 bulbs
Class 12 Single Daffodil; white petals - One container - maximum
5 bulbs
Class 13 Multi headed Daffodil - One container - maximum 5 bulbs
Class 14 Mixed Daffodils - One container - maximum 5 bulbs
Class 15 Miniature Daffodil (Daffodil Society listed) - One container
max 6.5"- maximum 5 bulbs
Class 16 Hyacinth any colour - One container max 8" - maximum
3 bulbs
Class 17 Hyacinth any colour - One container max 6.5" - maximum
1 bulb
Class 18 Crocus, one variety - One container, max 6.5" half
pot - minimum of 5 corms
Class 19 Tulips - any variety - One container, max 6" - minimum
3 bulbs
Members Only Classes
Class 21 -Variety A - One container, max 8"
Class 22 - Variety B - One container, max 8"
Class 23 - Variety A- One vase, 3 stems
Class 24 - Variety B - One vase, 3 stems
VISITS TO GARDENS
The Society also organise trips to Gardens. The trips are extremely
popular and most trips require the Society to book 2 x 53 seaters
coaches - with reserve places for those unable to attend at the
last minute !
We do hope that you have found something of interest on our
site - if you have any questions or you would like to know more
about us - come along to one of our meetings, ring me on 01275
817350 or e-mail me just click on @ linda
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