Cromhall Flower Show 2009
It was with great relief that the 63rd Cromhall Flower Show and Village Fayre took place on Saturday 5th September after the disappointment of having to cancel 2008’s show due to a waterlogged site.
The standard of exhibits was as high as ever, although the number of entries was slightly down.
Click here to see 2009's results.
Click here to download the 2009 Flower Show Schedule
Click here to download the 2009 Flower Show entry form
Approximately five hundred people came along and with refreshments and a variety of stalls and entertainment everyone had a good time.
The day was a great success and the organisers would like to extend a big “thank you” to all those who supported the event.
Cromhall's Flower Show is an open show, so entries are always welcome from neighbouring villages and further afield.
There's something for everyone to try, from "the brightest flower in my garden" to "a limerick about the B4058".
Click here to see the entry rules
There was entertainment from Sharpness Silver Band and Wotton Gym Club, a demonstration of birds of prey from Raptorcare and an exhibition of model tractors, with circus skills from Circomedia and a fun dog show for children of all ages.
Please call Julia Cloke on 01454 228676 for more information about the dog show.
Visitors tried their luck on the raffle and tombola, tested their skill at skittles and the coconut shy, and browsed the stalls for crafts, books and toys.
Then when they were in need of refreshment, they headed to the tea tent for delicious sandwiches, cakes and biscuits, enjoyed a local brew in the beer tent, or treated themselves to an ice-cream.
There was the chance to learn more about Cromhall and its various activities at the show, with information stalls from www.Cromhall.com and Cromhall Chapel, and a display of scouting activities.
The afternoon ended with cup presentations and an auction of flowers and produce.
For more information, please ring the Show Secretary Peggy Collett on 01454 294545.
Show schedules are circulated via 5Alive, and 2009's schedule featured a colourful cover, kindly designed and printed by Cromhall's Pete Banks from em5, along with the poster above.
Extra copies of the schedule are available in the run up to each show at Cromhall Village Shop, along with entry forms and outlines for the children's colouring classes.
2009's entertainers:
Sharpness Silver Band
The original Sharpness Temperance Band was formed in 1900, but failed as too many members enjoyed a tipple and were asked to leave! A second band flourished after World War One, but was closed when World War Two broke out.
The current band began in 1970 with a handful of children and teenagers and is still going strong.
The Band meets in Slimbridge once a week, and members play purely for pleasure.
Raptorcare
Make friends with Raptorcare's varied collection of birds of prey and have fun handling these majestic creatures under safe and expert supervision.
Raptorcare offers one hour, half day and full day experiences flying hawks, owls and falcons, for private and corporate events. Gift vouchers are available for any session.
Raptorcare also provide authentic medieval falconry displays suitable for parties and fetes.
Circomedia
Circomedia is the leading centre for circus with physical theatre in Europe.
It was founded over ten years ago by physical theatre expert, Bim Mason and choreographer and performer Helen Crocker. It rose out of the ashes of Fooltime, Britain’s first ever circus school – and ever since has attracted students from all over the world.
It is different from many circus schools as there is a heavy emphasis on combining traditional circus skills with physical theatre and creativity. It is this approach to performance that has led to Circomedia being acknowledged as a centre of excellence worldwide.
See also: Cromhall Horticultural Society, and the history of the Flower Show,
Directory: Garden Centres.
