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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