Falmouth Spring Flower Show - Visitors Information
Come and see an array of Spring flowers after the dreary months of Winter, plus
tender and rare plants, Bonsais, Orchids, stunning flower arrangements and
a photographic competition of local subjects. With experts on hand to
answer your queries, specialist plants for sale and refreshments available.
Exhibitors can be anyone with a love of flora & fauna; from big nurseries, or
gardens open to the public to local residents with private gardens.
Now that the 2008 Show has successfully been run, the following
information will be updated for the 2009 Show as soon possible.
please check back here regularly.
LOCATION & TIMES
The show is held at the Princess Pavilion, Melvill Road (A39), Falmouth, Cornwall Tel: 01326 211222
Saturday 29th March - 10am to 5.00pm
Sunday 30th March - 10am to 4pm (Prize giving at 3.00pm)
ACCESS & ADMISSION
Admission Charges (per day)
Adults - £ 2.50
Children - Free
Copies of the Schedule booklet will be on sale at 50p each, as a souvenir guide for
visitors who wish to understand the various entry classes in greater detail.
There is limited car parking on-site but ample in the immediate vicinity.
Pedestrian access is also available from Gyllyngvase Terrace and the
seafront (Cliff Road). The nearest railway station, Falmouth Town (The Dell),
is just down Avenue road. Local shuttle buses stop outside in Melvill road.
TRADE STANDS & EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
The following businesses & organisations will be in attendance at the show.
Paul Millett ..................................... Historical Daffodils
Gweek Nurseries - John Froggett ............ Shrubs & Plants
Donna Heywood ............................. Cards & Stationery
National Trust ............................... Membership Display
Devon & Cornwall publishing .............................. Display
Cornwall Bonsai ....................................... Club Display
Quality Daffodils - Ron Scamp ...................... Daffodils
Godolphin Hill Nursery - Vicki Marshall ..... Shrubs & Plants
Sandra's field .................................... Shrubs & Plants
Barbara Roe ..................... Garden & Conservatory Gifts
Sadlers Gardens - Nick Lock ................. Shrubs & Plants
Alec Dale .......................................... Shrubs & Plants
RAFFLE
Raffle tickets for sale on the door.
SHOW OFFICIALS
President .............................. Miss Elizabeth Doidge
Chairperson................................. Mr Bob Lawrence
Vice Chairperson......................... Mr Peter Greenway
Show Director .............................. Mr Reg Sleeman
Secretary - General..........................Sharon Scamp
Secretary - Judges and Stewards....... Mr Ron Scampp
Treasurer ..................................... Mr Oliver Carne
Horticultural Adviser .................... Mr Bob Lawrence
Entry and Record book........Derek and Caroline Grove
Construction Manager...................................T.B.A.
Publicity - Press and Media........... Mrs Karin Shipman
Publicity - Website....................... Mr Gordon Milton
Committee: Tony Taylor, Jane Greenaway, Lillian Smith & Jean Cook
Honorary Vice-presidents: Mr A. Bowers, Mr L.A. Parry,
Mrs C. Blake, Mr B. Phillpotts, Mrs H. Lewis & Mr A. Cox
This website is sponsored by Gordon & Cathy Milton.
Proprietors of Sunnyside B&B - Treluswell, Penryn, Cornwall.
Page last up-dated by Gordon on 18 May 2008
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