The village of Cromhall holds a Flower Show and Country Fayre on the first Saturday of September.
It is well supported by villagers and people from the local area.
If you would like to run a stall at the Show, click here to download an application form.
2011 Show Results
Click here to see who won what at the Flower Show.
About the Show
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 "4 rock cakes (men only)".
There's entertainment and a fun dog show for children of all ages.
Please call Julia Cloke on 01454 228676 for more information about the dog show. You can enter this on the day of the Show.
Visitors can try their luck on the raffle and tombola, test their skill at skittles and the coconut shy, and browse stalls for crafts, books and toys.
Then when in need of refreshment, head to the tea tent for delicious cakes and biscuits, enjoy a local brew in the beer tent, or indulge in an ice-cream.
There's the chance to learn more about Cromhall and its various activities, with information stalls and a display of scouting activities.
The afternoon ends with cup presentations and an auction of flowers and produce.
For more information, please ring the Show Secretary Peggy Collett on 01454 294545.
Flower Show Schedule
Show schedules are circulated via 5Alive, and feature a colourful cover, kindly designed and printed by Cromhall's Pete Banks from 66 design Consultancy.
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.
Advertise in the Show Schedule
Many local businesses place adverts in our Show schedule, 400 copies of which are printed and distributed locally as well as available in the village shop.
Enlarged copies of all advertisements and the names of sponsors are displayed in the main exhibition marquee on Show day.
Funds raised from advertising cover the necessary insurance costs for the event and enable us to continue to hold the show.
Advertising costs for 2011 were:
- £50 full A5 page
- £25 for A6 space
- £12.50 for A7 space
If you are able to support our Show please send your cheque (made payable to Cromhall Horticultural Society) with advertising copy to Townwell House, Cromhall, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8AQ. A receipt will be sent.
For more information, please contact the Treasurer Ann Greenhalgh by email: or phone 01454 294200.
More about our regular 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 provide authentic medieval falconry displays for parties and fetes.
They also offer 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.
See also: Cromhall Horticultural Society, and the history of the Flower Show,
Directory: Garden Centres.
