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.
LOCATION & TIMES
The show is held at the Princess Pavilion, Melvill Road (A39), Falmouth, Cornwall Tel: 01326 211222
Saturday 28th March 2009 - 10am to 5.00pm
Sunday 29th March 2009 - 10am to 4pm (Prize giving at 3.30pm)
ACCESS & ADMISSION
Admission Charges (per day)
Adults - £ 3.00
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). Local shuttle buses stop outside in Melvill road. The
nearest railway station, Falmouth Town (The Dell), is just down Avenue road.
TRADE STANDS & EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
The following businesses & organizations are attending the show.
(highlighted ones have a website link which opens in a new page)
Fir Tree Farm Nursery ........................... Shrubs & Plants
Barbara Roe ....................... Garden & Conservatory Gifts
Quality Daffodils - Ron Scamp ....................... Daffodils
Treseders - Wall Cottage Nursery ............ Shrubs & Plants
Kate Crombie .................................. Cards & Stationery
Mad about flowers ............................... Artificial flowers
Sandra's field ...................................... Shrubs & Plants
Sadlers Gardens - Nick Lock ................... Shrubs & Plants
RAFFLE PRIZES
Meal for two at the Garras Restaurant - Green Lawns Hotel.
12 months family membership to Trebah Gardens.
£25 B&Q Voucher.
£25 Bailey's country store Voucher.
Quality Daffodils (Ron Scamp)
The organizers thank the above companies for their exceptionally
generous Raffle prizes.
Raffle tickets for sale on the door.
SHOW OFFICIALS
President .............................. Miss Elizabeth Doidge
Chairperson.................................... Mr Oliver Carne
Vice Chairperson......................... Mr Peter Greenway
Show Director .............................. Mr Reg Sleeman
Secretary - General.....................Mrs Sharon Scamp
Secretary - Judges and Stewards....... Mr Ron Scamp<
Treasurer .................................. Mrs Pearl Sleeman
Horticultural Adviser .................... Mr Bob Lawrence
Entries and Record book........ Derek & Caroline Grove
Construction Manager...................................T.B.A.
Publicity - Press and Media........... Mrs Karin Shipman
Publicity - Website....................... Mr Gordon Milton
Committee: Mr Tony Taylor, Mrs Jane Greenaway & Mrs Jean Cook
Honorary Vice-presidents: Mr L.A. Parry,
Mrs C. Blake, Mr B. Phillpotts & Mr A. Cox
Help required - We are trying to put together a display of
memorabilia relating to the show and would appreciate any
material from, or relating to, earlier shows. Please contact
Gordon if you have something to lend or donate.
This website is sponsored by Gordon & Cathy Milton.
Proprietors of Sunnyside B&B - Treluswell, Penryn, Cornwall.
Page last up-dated by Gordon on 30 March 2009
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