Well, the latest weather conditions have certainly been a challenge for us gardeners, but as always in spite of this we are anticipating some fabulous entries from you all over the next few weeks.  We already have our first entries in!

 

You should have received a printed schedule through your door for this year's Flower Show, but if you haven't, you can find a copy in Buckland St Mary church porch, BSM village hall, The Candlelight Inn, Bishopswood Village Hall and Churchinford shop. You can also ask one of the committee members as we have some spares. You can also check out the classes here by clicking on the dropdown boxes under the “Classes” tab above.

 

As always, we would love to see people joining us who have entered and supported the show previously and we'd also actively encourage anyone who hasn't yet put their toe in the water to give it a go. There is a category there to suit everyone's like and skills base, from Flowers and Gardening, Vegetables and Fruits, Bakes, Preserves and Bakes, Flower Arranging, Photography, Crafts, Limerick and of course lots of lovely Children's Classes for those aged up to 6 and 7-12. We also welcome older children entering adult classes. 

 

This year we will be supporting Neroche Woodlanders, a local charity set in our beautiful Blackdown Hills. This charity encourages children, young people, adults, families and organisations to learn about the nature around them. It also helps them to find their own place in the world as well as helping them to build connections with others and to experience and enjoy the nature around them. 

 

The charity is supported by many volunteers, 9 of whom are regular attenders and helpers at our village show. Therefore, when they asked us to support them, we thought what better way to support the people who support us. The volunteers get involved in many things from maintaining and conserving the woodland, working closely with vulnerable families and children as well as supporting the day to day running of the charity by providing HR advice and mentoring support. It’s nice to know that so many local people are able to help them with their expertise and guidance.

 

If you’d like to support them too, please come along and join us at the show. Entries need to be in by the end of the day on Thursday 13th August. We'll have an abundance of tea and cake to meet the needs of all palates waiting for you as well as nice chilled glasses of bubbles. If you do feel able to donate a cake for the refreshments team please do let us know.​

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Doors open on Sunday 16th August at 2pm. 

 

We do hope you'll be able to join us, and in the meantime if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask us.

 

Julie, Kathy and Sal

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