Falmouth Spring Flower Show - General Information
LOCATION & TIMES
The show is held at the Princess Pavilion, Melvill Road (A39), Falmouth, Cornwall Tel: 01326 211222
Saturday 24th March 2012 - 10am to 5.00pm Sunday 25th March 2012 - 10am to 4pm (Prize giving at 3.30pm)
ACCESS & ADMISSION
Admission Charges (per day)
Adults - £ 3.00
Children (under 16) - 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
(highlighted ones have a website link which opens in a new page)
Quality Daffodils - Ron Scamp .................................. Daffodils
Treseders - Wall Cottage Nursery>
...................... Shrubs & PlantsThe Garden Lady - Vicki Marshall ..................... Shrubs & Plants
Tresamble Trading - Katie Penna ...... Renovated old Garden Tools
Kate Crombie ............................................ Cards & Stationery
Mad about flowers - Tracy Hladkij...................... Artificial flowers
Falmouth & Penryn Lions Club ................................ Charity Stall
Sandra's field ................................................. Shrubs & Plants
Saddlers Gardens - Nick Lock ........................ Day lilies & Exotics
RSPB - "Homes for Wildlife" .................... SW Region Display Stall
Brian Philpotts .................................... Historic Daffodils Display
Barbara Roe ............................. Garden & Conservatory Giftware
RAFFLE PRIZES
Raffle tickets for sale on the door.
12 months family membership from Trebah Gardens.
Sunday lunch for two at the Green Lawns Hotel Restaurant.
£25 Bulb voucher from Quality Daffodils (Ron Scamp)
Meal for two at the Club House Falmouth Golf Club.
Two tickets for Phoenix (Merlin) Cinema .
The organizers thank the above companies for donating
their exceptionally generous Raffle prizes.
CAN YOU DISPLAY A POSTER FOR US AT WORK etc. ?
You can! Then click on the poster above then you can print copies - thanks for helping us.
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 various 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.
Photography section subjects for 2012
A colour photograph of "An Insect(s)".
A colour photograph of "Cliffside Flowers".
A colour photograph of a "Floral Portrait".
A black and white photograph of a "Architecture".
A black and white photograph of a "Garden Ornament".
(Beginners class)
A colour photograph of a "Landscape".
A colour photograph of a "Garden Life".
Show Officials
President ................................................. Mr Oliver Carne
Vice President.................................... Miss Elizabeth Doidge
Chairman..................................................... Mr Ron Scamp
Vice chairman............................................ Mrs Lilian Smith
Show Director .......................................... Mr Reg Sleeman
Secretaries......................Mrs Karin Shipman & Mrs Jean Cook
Treasurer ............................................. Mrs Pearl Sleeman
Show Construction Manager .................... Mr Paul Rosewarne
Publicity - Press ........... Mrs Karin Shipman Tel:01326 318386
Publicity - Website .................................. Mr Gordon Milton
Committee: Mr Tony Taylor, Vivian Simmonds,
Tracy Hladkij, Mr Derek Grove & Mr Bob Lawrence.
Honorary Vice-presidents:
Mrs C. Blake, Mr B. Phillpotts & Mr A. Cox
Help required - We are always trying to gather 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 10 February 2012
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