Shrewsbury Flower Show opens for 2013 entries
Entries are now open for over 200 classes at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show – and everyone, from home brewers to flower growers, is invited to enter!
Amateurs and professionals alike are all invited to take centre stage and display their pride and joy at the renowned show, which is now in its 126th year.
Synonymous with the Show, many floral societies, clubs and individuals have demonstrated their artistry and skill in these classes throughout the years, creating inspirational designs and displays in the Severn and Dingle Marquees.
Categories at this year’s Show, taking place on the 9th and 10th August, include; flower arranging, vegetable growing, wine and honey producing, baking, and lots more.
Entries must be submitted by 20th July. Successful applicants will then be invited to showcase their wares in the prestigious Severn and Dingle Marquees, in the hope of winning one of the country’s top prizes!
Classes are open to individuals, families, professionals and specialist groups. There are even junior classes available for young, aspiring growers.
Brewin Dolphin announced as headline sponsor
Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently owned private client wealth managers, has been announced as headline sponsor of the 2013 Shrewsbury Flower Show.
Following two years of show sponsorship, this is the first time that the company will support the Show as a Gold sponsor.
Head of Brewin Dolphin Shrewsbury office, David Hall, said: “We are delighted to announce our headline sponsorship for this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show. Over the past couple of years we have contributed other forms of sponsorship and have been immensely impressed with the profile it has brought us.
“The Show is one of the most preeminent events in the UK’s horticultural calendar and we are thoroughly looking forward to being involved in what promises to be another stunning show.”
Donna Hamer, Chairman of Shropshire Horticultural Society and Shrewsbury Flower Show, commented: “Having support from Brewin Dolphin in this way is a wonderful compliment for the Show and its importance to the local area. We are delighted to have them on board for the coming year.”
Visitors in their thousands are expected at this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show, which will take place in Shrewsbury’s Quarry Park on the 9th and 10th of August .This year the Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, bursting with over three million blooms, fabulous food, celebrity guests and live entertainment to provide the ultimate summer day out.
