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THE 2009 ANNUAL FLOWERSHOW & COUNTRY FAIR Will be held on July 24th and 25th - Venue - The Flower Show Field, Clapton Lane, Portishead, BS20 7RA This years Show is being opened by Ben Prater from Radio Bristol's Drivetime and we are looking forward to an excellent Show. The 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 t_hodgetts@sky.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. This years Arena Events are as follows (there is a change of timing on Saturday from the Programme Schedule with the Morris Men coming on a little earlier and the Gun Dog Display later. A trampoline (and hopefully a slide) will be available at the Show together with a Tractor, Shepherds Hut and a Fire Engine.. Friday 2.00pm Opening Ceremony 2.30 pm Young Childrens Activites (pottery painting, bracelet making) 2.45 pm David Seamark Sheepdog Display 3.30 pm Funky Puppet Show 4.15 pm Childrens Fun Sports 5.00 pm Floral Art Demonstration (in marquee) 5.00 pm David Seamark Sheepdog Display 5.45 pm The Shenanigans 6.45 pm Hawk and Owl Trust Display 7.15 pm The Shenanigans 8.00 pm The Show has now officially closed for the day 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 Gamegoer Harris Hawk Display 11.30 am Bristol Morris Men 12.00 pm New Society Jazz Band 12.00 pm Young Childrens Activities (in marquee) 12.30 pm Registration for Companion Dog Show 1.00 pm Commencement of Companion Dog Show 1.00 pm Bristol Morris Men 1.30 pm New Society Jazz Band 1.45 pm Funky Puppet Show (in marquee) 2.15 pm Gamegoer Gundog Display 2.45 pm New Society Jazz Band 3.00 pm Funky Puppet Show (in marquee) 3.45 pm Childrens Fun Sports 4.15 pm Gamegoer Ferret Racing 5.00 pm Presentation of Prizes followed by Grand Draw
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 2009. 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 Linda on t_hodgetts@sky.com
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