MAIN FLORAL MARQUEE EXHIBITORS
When purchasing plants that cannot be taken on the day of
purchase, visitors can return to collect them after
4.30pm on Monday 5 May. PLEASE ASK THE EXHIBITOR TO
GIVE YOU THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PASS TO GAIN
ENTRY AT THIS TIME ON THE MONDAY.
Bath & North East Somerset Allotments
Association, Jessica McGinty, 33 Arundel Road, Walcot, Bath,
BA1 6EF. Tel: 01225 314698. Commemorating the centenary
of the 1908 Smallholdings and Allotments Act. with a display of
historical documents and photographs of allotments and vegetable
growing and preserving.
Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Parks & Green Spaces, Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Marlborough
Lane, Bath, BA1 2LZ. Tel: 01225 394041. A display
celebrating the centenary of the Allotments Act.
www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bath Festivals, Naomi Wilkinson, Abbey Chambers,
Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1NT. Tel: 01225 462231.
Bath International Music Festival 60th anniversary – 21 May – 7
June 2008. Festival literature available at the stand.
www.bathmusicfest.org.uk
The Bodwen Nursery, John Geraghty, Pothole, St Austell,
Cornwall, PL26 7DW. Tel: 01726 883855. A display of
Japanese maples selected for Spring colour. www.bodwen-nursery.co.uk
The Botanic Nursery, Terry Baker, Atworth, Wilts, SN12
8HU. Tel: 07850 328756. Lime tolerant hardy garden
plants. Shrubs and perennials.
Bouts Cottage Nurseries, Mark Roberts, Bouts Lane,
Inkberrow, Worcs, WR7 4HP. Tel: 01386 792923. A collection of
old fashioned hardy perennial violas. www.boutsviolas.co.uk
Craig House Cacti, Mr S Griffin & Ms V Newman, 17
Durham Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1HT. Tel:
07788 753215. Display of cacti, euphorbias and other
succulent plants.
Dibleys Nurseries, Gareth Dibley, Llanelidan, Ruthin, N
Wales, LL15 2LG. Tel: 01978 790677. Streptocarpus,
foliage begonias and other houseplants.
www.dibleys.com
Fibrex Nurseries Ltd, Richard Godard-Key,
Honeybourne Road, Pebworth, Warks, CU37 8XP. Tel: 01789
720788. Hederas, hardy ferns and pelargoniums.
www.fibrex.co.uk
Flaxpool Nursery, Ian Woollard, 2 Priory Cottage,
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AD. Tel: 01984 618396. A
display of hardy nursery stock. Trees, shrubs, conifers,
perennials and alpines.
Foxgrove Plants, Mr & Mrs R A Peters, Foxgrove,
Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6RE. Tel: 01635
40554. An exhibition of mature ornamental grasses.
Garden of Japan, Steve Cleverdon, Bartley Cottage, Birch
Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JP. Tel: 01934 740387.
Display of Japanese maples and unusual pines.
Hutton Hostas, Jeff Pinder, Rustic House, 43 Howl Lane,
Hutton, East Yorkshire, YO25 9QD. Tel: 07786 305269. A
range of miniature to large specimen hostas. www.huttonhostas.com
W E Th Ingwersen Ltd., Martyn Flint, Birch Farm Nursery,
Gravetye, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4LE. Tel: 01342
810236. Alpines and other hardy plants. www.ingwersen.co.uk
Nicholas Lock, Sadlers Gardens, 30 Kiln Close,
Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26 6TP. Tel: 01726 843249. Rare
trees and shrubs, latest hemerocallis hybrids.
C S Lockyer, Stuart Lockyer, 70 Henfield Road, Coalpit
Heath, Bristol, BS17 2UZ. Tel: 01454 772219. Display of
fuchsia plants. www.lockyerfuchsias.co.uk
Oak Tree Nursery, Clifford Plowes, Mill Lane, Barlow,
Selby, Yorkshire, YO8 8EY. Tel: 01757 618409. A display
of ornamental grasses and grass like plants.
Observatory Bonsai Nursery, Anne Campbell, 60 Cyncoed
Road, Cardiff, CF23 5SH. Tel: 02920 484892/07980
897264. Bonsai trees – a wide variety including native
specimens. www.observatorybonsai.co.uk
Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, Susan
Turnock, Regional Manager, SW Regional Office, 7 Ley Crescent,
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JH. Tel: 01626
821355. Information and promotional stand distributing
leaflets and selling items of charity merchandise.
www.perennial.org.uk
Pheasant Acre Plants, Robert Evans, 3
Pheasant Walk, Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 4DU.
Tel: 01656 664086/07816 236462. Display of
gladioli.
Philip Tivey & Son, Chris Tivey, 103 Barkby Road,
Syston, Leicester, LE7 2AH. Tel: 0116 260 4446. Display
of cut flower, garden and patio alstroemeria.
Primrose Hill Community Woodland Trust, Sue
Toland, 24 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 8BU. Tel: 01225
330996. The Trust is a registered charity responsible for the
establishment, maintenance and improvement of 24 acres of new
woodland at Primrose Hill, Bath, for the enjoyment of and
recreation for the people of Bath.
Rocks East Woodland, Marylyn Timms, Ashwicke,
Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 8AP. Tel: 01225 852518. A
display relating to woodland garden and forest.
R A Scamp Quality Daffodils, 14 Roscarrack Close,
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PJ. Tel: 01326 317959. A
collection of modern and historical Daffodils.
Sheila Chapman Clematis, within Shalesmere Nursery,
Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Nr Romford, Essex, RM4 1ST.
Tel: 01708 688090. Display of clematis. www.sheilachapman.co.uk
T3 Plants, Leila Jackson, Wall End Nursery, Wall End
Farm, Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0ND. Tel:
01568 760152. Herbaceous perennials with Spring colour and
architectural plants.
Wessex Nurseries, Tony Whatley, Great Hinton,
Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 6BY. Tel: 01380 870427/07778
936185. Display of miniature roses and other seasonal
material.
West Country Geraniums, Alan Pearce, Staunton Lane,
Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QL. Tel: 01275 832762.
Display of Pelargoniums.
Westdale Nurseries, Charlie Clarke, Holt Road,
Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts, BA15 1TS. Tel: 01225 863258.
Bougainvillea in a wide variety of colours and forms.
www.westdalenurseries.co.uk
Wiltshire College Lackham, Mrs Kirsty
Brown, Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY. Tel:
01249 466800. Floral exhibit of students’ work complemented
by a display of garden design drawings as well as ornamental plant
material in containers. www.wiltscoll.ac.uk
Writhlington School Orchid Project, Simon
Pugh-Jones, Writhlington School, Radstock, Bath, BA3 3NQ.
Tel: 01761 433581. Teachers and pupils involved with the
orchid project will be promoting their book “The Do’s and Don’ts of
Orchid Growing”, along with a display of expeditions to Cape Town
and Belize.
CRAFTS & GIFTS EXHIBITORS
Alce Harfield, 01749 880020. www.alceharfield.com.
Original floral art in acrylics on canvas.
Bodkin Bears & Crafts, Mrs Margaret Walding, 36
Cherry Orchard, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos. GHL12 7HT. Tel:
01453 844551. Mohair bears and greetings cards.
Chaircare, Leslie Hall, 4 Selwood Crescent, Frome,
Somerset BA11 2HX Tel: 01373 464579 Renovated, re-polished, re-cane
and re-rush antique chairs.
Elegance Natural Skincare, Hazel Beddows, Greenbank
Business Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BX. Tel: 01948
666001. Handmade natural skincare products including the
famous gardeners hand cream and goats milk skincare.
Gemma Stone, Pat Pick, 35 Materman Road, Stockwood,
Bristol, BS14 8ST. Tel: 01275 832592. Gem stone
jewellery.
Kelly’s Crafts, Mrs J B Kelly, 166 Merlin Park,
Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 8RW. Tel: 01275 845781.
Children’s dresses, dolls and outfits, embroidered towels and
flannels, soap baskets.
Kerala Crafts, Christine Snow, 5 Ivy Place, Bath, BA2
1AR. Tel: 01225 319642 Handmade baskets from Kerala,
Southern India, made from banana fibre by disadvantaged
women. Fair trade.
“Ksenia” Jewellery, Ksenia Curtis, 75a Englishcombe
Lane, Bath, BA2 2EH. Tel: 01225 316480. Handmade
jewellery using silver, glass, bead, pearls, swarovski crystal and
accessories.
Leatherwise, Penny & Ian Thyer, Croft Llwyd, 28 Heol
Maespica, Lower Cwmtrwch, Powys, SA9 2PP. Soft leather goods
(handbags, holdalls, duffle bags, purses etc) all handmade.
Merino Body Care, Annie Rosser, 233 Manor Road, Witney,
OX28 3UG. Tel: 01993 771449. Natural skincare products
from New Zealand and botanical fragrances from Melbourne and silk
products. www.merinobodycare.co.uk
Natasha Epton – Floral Ceramics, Church Lane Cottage,
Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EW. Tel: 01275
331528. Ceramics including jugs, vases, cheese dishes and
framed oil pastel drawings.
Ragged Bear’s Learning Journey/Orchard Toys, Christina
Wheadon, 8 Rydon Crescent, Cannington, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5
2JT. Tel: 01278 652575/07739 255157. Quality children’s
books, toys, puzzles and games.
Roy Youdale, Basketmaker, Roy Youdale, 6 Highbury Road,
Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BZ. Tel: 0117 951 1421. Willow baskets and
plant supports.
Silver Roc, Kevin Rochlin, 3 St Margarets Close, Calne,
Wilts, SN11 0UQ. Tel: 01249 813444. Extensive
collection of handmade sterling silver jewellery from Mexico.
Thai Silk & Sapphires, Yvonne Harrison, Unit 4A Lodge
Hill Business Park, Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, Somerset,
BA451ER. Tel: 01749 870089. Ladies fashion garments,
silk and mixed fibres for easy care. Beaded shoes, silk
handbags, scarves and ties, hallmarked gold and gemstone jewellery,
accessories.
Toco, 125 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19
7JY. Tel: 0208 296 0126. Hand painted crystal glass
nail files, denim bags etc.
Walcot Woollies, Mary Dawson, 104 Walcot Street, Bath,
BA1 5BG. Tel: 01225 463966. Handmade children’s
clothes and knitwear.
Zonis Olga Taylor, 59 Cyprus Road, Faversham, Kent,
ME13 8HD. Tel: 01795 534956 Handmade bespoke jewellery
with flower and pewter leaves. Commissions undertaken.
SUNDRIES EXHIBITORS
Aloe Vera Forever Living Products, Fiona Jones, 22 Bolts
Croft, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 3GQ. Tel: 01249 460180.
Aloe vera products.
Bath & District RSPB Members’ Group, Helen Daniels,
c/o 3 Chepstow Park, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6SQ. Tel: 01666
881200. Incidental sales of bird and wildlife related items
for a charitable cause.
Bath & North East Somerset Council Waste
Services, Lorinda Coombes, Town Hall, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31
1ED. Tel: 01225 394157. Compost bins and accessories,
garden waste sacks and booklets.
Bath Beekeepers Association, Mrs G S Lunt,
Lynchetts, 15 Woolley Street, Bradford on Avon, Wilts. Tel:
01225 866400. www.avonbeekeepers.co.uk. Honey, hive
products.
Centre Sales Marketing Ltd, Mr S Fewtrell,
Unit 1, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60
4ED. Tel: 01527 832092. A full range of garden gloves,
stainless steel garden tools and garden maintenance sundries.
Cotswold Wardens, Russell Harding, 10 Fosseway Close,
Colerne, Wilts, SN14 8EE. Tel: 01225 742182. Display
stand and publicity material.
Darlac Ltd, Maggie Darban, Unit E, Deseronto Trading
Estate, St Mary’s Road, Langley, Berks, SL3 7EW. Tel:
01753 547790. A comprehensive range of Darlac garden tools
and accessories.
Great Elm Physic Garden, Liv
O’Hanlon, Rock House, Great Elm, Frome, BA11 3NY. Tel: 01373
814607. Organic herbal skincare. Pure, healthy, good
enough to eat.
Greenthumb Bath, David Smith, Unit 14 Glenmore Business
Park, Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, Chippenham, Wilts, SN14
6BB. Tel: 01249 653765. Information and leaflets.
Growaid Ltd, Brian Gillard, 56 Cornmill Lane, Liversedge,
West Yorks, WF15 7DZ. Tel: 07718 470368. Wool pellets
made from fleece of sheep for horticultural feed, mulch and forms a
physical slog barrier around plants.
Julie Skailes, Independent Phoenix Trader,
19 Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3NN. Tel: 01225
448209. Quality greetings cards, wrap and stationery.
The National Trust, Rachel Thompson, Barton Rocks,
Barton, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1DU. Tel: 01934
844518. Promoting the Trust with free leaflets and recruiting
new memberships.
Snape Stakes, Ian Whinfield, Snape Cottage, Chaffey Moor,
Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BY. Tel: 01747 840330.
Iron plant supports, wildlife products and gifts for gardeners.
Toast Tins, Christine Moss, 11 Seymour Road, East
Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0PB. Tel: 0208 979 2970. Decorated
and utility tinware, clocks.
OUTSIDE EXHIBITORS
A & A Hamer, 62 Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham,
B26 3HA. Tel: 0121 742 8711 Handmade plant supports,
obelisks, “Twiggy”, wine glass holders and many unusual garden
sundries.
The Appeal Group Ltd, Ruth Newman, 6 Vale Lane,
Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5SD. Tel: 07966 367921.
Conservatory blinds.
Barters Farm Nurseries Ltd., Leigh & Diana Walker,
Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wilts, BA13 4AL. Tel: 01373
832512. Hardy ornamental nursery stock, ground cover plants
and half hardy ornamental stock.
Bath Lions Club, David Dawson, 15 Van Diemen’s Lane,
Bath, BA1 5TW. Tel: 01225 311546. Free service of
diabetes and blood pressure testing by Royal United Hospital
volunteer nurses, free issue of “Message in a Bottle” kits.
(Saturday 3 May only).
Bosquet, Sally Wilmot, Holly Cottage, 1 South Street,
Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN. Tel: 01722 790879.
Antique and vintage garden furniture, pots and decorative garden
accessories.
Dalefoot Composts, Dalefoot, Heltondale, Nr Penrith,
Cumbria, CA10 2QL. Tel: 01931 713281. Composts: Wool
Compost™, Lakeland Gold & Horsepower.
Derry Watkins, Special Plants, Greenways Lane,
Cold Ashton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8LA. Tel: 01225
891686. Plants, seeds, gardening gloves, etc.
Eastern Secrets, Paul Williamson, 45 Burstall Road,
Bridlington, YO16 7NP. Tel: 01262 675245. Vases and
bowls, driftwood sculpture, real flower jewellery, handmade
handbags.
Gap Garden Products, Pytchley Lodge Road,
Kettering, Northants, NN15 6JQ. Tel: 01536 510500. Wrought
iron products for the garden, rose towers, plant supports etc.
Glenholme Herbs, Alan Redman, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 4SE. Tel: 01963 220302/07940 225277. Pot
grown herbs for the garden, culinary, salads and medicinal.
Henchman Ltd, Marlene Somerville, Herberts Farm Cottage,
Saddledon Street, Tysoe, Warks, CV35 0SH. Tel: 01295
680615. Easy access safety platforms for hedgecutting barrow
trailers, compost tumblers and shredder chipping machines.
Hinton Organics (Wessex) Ltd, Angela
Leslie, Charlton Field Lane, Nr Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2TN.
Tel: 0117 986 7122. Compost.
Maurice Hubert Associates, Plum Tree Cottage, Corsham
Road, Whitley, Wilts, SN12 8QF. Tel: 07973 688223.
Telescopic flagpoles for gardens.
Outside In, Veronica Hinton, Alma Cottage, 27 Church
Road, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8EW. Tel: 01275 475163.
Garden ornaments including wrought iron pot holders, mats, bells,
weather vanes, planters and other garden accessories.
Pepe Garden Furniture Ltd, Andrew Edmondson, Unit 2B, Two
Shires Park, Weston Road, Honeybourne, Evesham, Worcs, WR11
7QF. Tel: 01386 833211. Wooden garden furniture.
Rain or Shine Garden Furniture, Tracey Griffiths, 125
Croft Road, Swindon, Wilts, SN1 4DS. Tel: 01793 541134.
Hardwood garden furniture designed and crafted in their Wiltshire
workshops, including benches, tables, chairs, swing seats and
parasols.
Shed Scene, Anne Blatchford, Brecklands Nursery, Siston
Lane, Webbs Heath, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5LX. Tel: 0845 310
8710. Garden sheds, potting sheds, cold frames, planters,
tool stores etc.
Simply Teak, Andy Jennings, 1 Farmhouse Court, Melksham,
Wilts, SN12 6FG. Tel: 01225 707400/07970 651253.
Superior furniture and accessories for home and garden (tables,
chairs, parasols, hammocks, kitchens etc).
Skipperley Services, Tina Lord, Skipperley, Rochford,
Tenbury Wells, Worcs, WR15 8SL. Tel: 01584 781578. UK
manufactured heavy duty solid steel plan supports and stakes.
Smarts Traditional Sweets, 9 Beanwood Park, Westerleigh,
South Glos, BS37 8RG. Tel: 07791 947664. Traditional
confectionery.
Stylish Plaques & Memorials, Robert Filer, 25 Hutton
Hill, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9TU. Tel: 01934
814928. Granite and slate house signs, family and pet
memorials, granite worktops, granite and slate gifts (wall clocks,
coasters etc).
The Toolbox, Richard Ball, 70 Derby Street, Leek, Staffs,
ST13 5AJ. Tel: 01538 385944/07973 452474. Horticultural
tools, gloves, solar, crazy daisy.
BRITISH FOOD AND FARMING EXHIBITORS
Bath Soft Cheese Ltd, Graham Padfield, Park Farm,
Kelston, Bath, BA1 9AG. Tel: 07980 611558. Cheese.
Bath Organic Farms, Paul Robinson, 6 Brookside
House, High Street, Weston, Bath. Tel: 01225 319170/07967
739451. Organic beef/lamb burgers, sausages, fresh lamb.
Crepe A Manger, Penny Bromley, Rosemount Farm, Lyncombe
Vale Road, Bath, BA2 4LP. Tel: 01225 422196. Organic
locally sourced crepes.
Mick Collings Enterprises, 25 Clifton Road,
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BJ. Tel: 01934 645424. DW Dips
– a range of dried hand blended herbs and spices to be used as dips
or marinades, hand cooked potato ships, gluten free.
Rose Cottage Fudge, Julius Windels, 46 Upper Grosvenor
Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2ET. Tel: 01892
684232. Handmade old fashioned crumbly fudge.
Select Foods, David Marrison, 9 Blackwater Road,
Culmstock, Devon, EX15 3HF. Tel: 01884 840874. Handmade
Cornish pasties and drinks.
Somerset Ducks, John Pepper, Greenway Farm, Moon
Lane, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0DS. Tel: 01278
662656. Duck burgers, duck sausages, duck pies, duck
pasties, oak smoked duck breasts.
The Cherry Tree, Chris Ridley, West Town Farm,
Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8QX. Tel: 01458
850099. Local jams, cheese, pickles, mustard and
biscuits.
Open Art
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show - Open Art Competition (RTF -
368kb)
Junior
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show - Junior Competition (RTF -
357kb)
Photographic
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show - Photographic Competition (RTF -
346kb)
Floral Art
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Floral Art Competition (Word -
115kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Floral Art Competition (PDF -
112kb)
Trader's Application
Forms
Main Marquee
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Main Marquee
application form (RTF 360kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Main Marquee
application form (PDF 48kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Main Marquee Application Form (Word
– 200kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Main Marquee Application Form (PDF –
89kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Main Marquee Regulations (Rich Text
Format – 355kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Main Marquee Regulations (PDF –
42kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (RTF
458kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (PDF
44kb)
British Food and Farming
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany British Food and
Farming Application Form (RTF 404kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany British Food and
Farming Application Form (PDF 46kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – British Food and Farming Application
Form (RTF 439kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – British Food and Farming Application
Form (PDF 41kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – British Food and Farming Regulations
(RTF 479kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – British Food and Farming Regulations
(PDF 63kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (RTF
458kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (PDF
44kb)
Crafts Marquee
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Crafts and
Horticultural Sundries application form (RTF 404kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Crafts and
Horticultural Sundries application form (PDF 46kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts Marquee Application Form (RTF
445kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts Marquee Application Form (PDF
42kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts and Horticultural Sundries
Regulations (RTF 479kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts and Horticultural Sundries
Regulations (PDF 71kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (RTF
458kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (PDF
44kb)
Horticultural Sundries
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Crafts and
Horticultural Sundries application form (RTF 404kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany Crafts and
Horticultural Sundries application form (PDF 46kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Horticultural Sundries Application
Form (RTF 445kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Horticultural Sundries Application
Form (PDF 41kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts and Horticultural Sundries
Regulations (RTF 479kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Crafts and Horticultural Sundries
Regulations (PDF 71kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (RTF
458kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Electrical Requirements (PDF
44kb)
Advance Tickets
Group discounts apply for 20 or more if booked and paid for in
advance.
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany application for
advance tickets (Rich Text Format – 623kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Application for Advance Tickets
(Rich Text Format – 438kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Letter to accompany application for
advance tickets (PDF – 41kb)
2008 Bath Spring Flower Show – Application for Advance Tickets (PDF
– 37kb)
Photographs kindly supplied by Alison Hitt
For further Information
Please contact the Show Secretary
Sarah Giovannini Bath &
North East Somerset Council, Open Spaces, Royal Victoria
Park Nursery, Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2LZ
Full Programme 2008
TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL BATH SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Royal Victoria Park, Bath
Official Opening: Noon on Saturday 3 May 2008
The Show Committee
Mr S D Hitt (Show President) MBE F Inst Hort
Mr A Chard (Show Director)
Miss S Giovannini (Show Secretary)
Mr S Memory (Assistant Show Secretary)
Mr C S Lockyer
Miss A Payne
Mrs J Jefferies
Mrs P Penson
Admission Prices
Adults - £7.50
OAPs and unaccompanied children under 16 - £5
Free admission for accompanied children under 16
Opening Times – (The Chairman of Bath and North East
Somerset Council, Councillor Ian Dewy, will officially open the
Show at 12.00 noon on Saturday 3 May)
Saturday 3
May:
10am - 6pm
Sunday 4
May:
10am - 6pm
Bank Holiday Monday 5 May: 10am - 6pm
Grand sale of plants at 5pm on the last day of Show
No dogs except guide dogs allowed onto the Showground
Church Service
On Sunday 4 May at 6.30pm, an ecumenical service will take place
on the Showground. The Service will be held in the
Horticultural Lecture marquee, which leads off from the Main Floral
marquee. For those wishing to attend there is free admission
to the Showground after 6pm.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are indebted to the following for supporting the Show:
F J Harris & Son – Art Competition
Bath Society of Artists – Art Competition
Prior Park Garden Centre – Floral Art Competition
Walters of Bath – Photographic Competition
We are also indebted to the following for their help in ensuring
the continued success of the Show:
The Floral Art Committee, all the judges, stewards and helpers,
the Horticultural Exhibitors Association, Bath Federation of
Townswomen's Guilds, Avon Federation of Women's Institutes, Bath
Beekeeping Association, St John's Ambulance Brigade, Bath City Farm
Ltd and Bath Area Play Project.
JUDGES
Main Floral Marquee:
Ray Davey & Angela Cave
The Hebron and Medlock Trophy will be awarded to the Best Floral
Trade Exhibit in the Main Floral Marquee.
The Joyce Harding Perpetual Trophy will be awarded to the Best
Small Trade Stand 20’ and under in the Main Floral Marquee.
The Fred Daw Trophy will be awarded to the best Trade Exhibit in
the Main Floral Marquee for plants of special interest or beauty or
showing exceptional skill in cultivation.
The Crisp Cowley Rose Bowl will be awarded to the Best Trade
Exhibit outside the Main Floral Marquee.
The Admiralty (Bath) Horticultural Society Cup will be awarded
to the most Original and Innovative Trade Display outside the Main
Floral Marquee.
Floral Art Competition:
Mrs J Jacobs
Mrs M Sephton
The Mallory Cup will be presented to the Best Exhibit in the
Open Classes
The Josephine Spinks Salver will be presented to the Runner Up
to Best Exhibit in the Open Classes
The Mannings Trophy will be presented for the Best Use of Garden
Plant Material
The Mary Bradshaw Cup will be presented for the Best Use of
Colour
Photographic Competition:
Mr Tony Byram, LRPS, DPAGB
Mrs Jenny Byram, DPAGB
Art Competition:
Mr Neil Murison RWA
Junior Competition:
Mr John Davis MBE
Mrs Iris Hitt
Mr Chris Peecock
Miss Katy Giovannini
A trophy will be awarded to the best overall exhibit in the
Junior Competition.
For prize winners, the presentation of the awards will take
place in the Horticultural Lecture and Demonstration Tent in the
Main Floral Marquee at 4.15pm on Monday 5 May.
Some Useful Information
St John’s Ambulance will be providing first aid cover and are
situated near the main entrance.
Lost children should be brought to the Secretary's Tent near the
main entrance, where an announcement will be made over the PA
system.
There is a disabled toilet facility provided, sited along the
gravel path at the back of the Main Marquee.
Nursing mothers wishing to feed and change babies' can use the
Crèche.
All lost property should be handed in, or collected from, the
Secretary's Tent at the main entrance for the duration of the show,
or from Royal Victoria Park Nursery after the Show ( 01225
396903).
The charity, Children of Chernobyl Fund, will be running a plant
crèche, where in return for a small charge, visitors can leave
their purchases whilst touring the rest of the Showground.
President’s Welcome
Welcome to the Bath Spring Flower Show. Now in its 22nd
year and held in the setting of the beautiful and historic Royal
Victoria Park, it’s a show for all the family, and since it’s
mostly under cover, it can be enjoyed whatever the weather, and
there’s car parking nearby too. For gardeners it’s a
wonderful opportunity to stock up the garden from a huge range of
plants of all kinds, exhibited by top nurseries from all over the
country, along with a good selection of garden sundries, and
furniture too. In the Main Marquee there are gardening
lectures for you to learn more, and the Bath and North East
Somerset Parks Section will be staging another of their magnificent
displays, this year commemorating the centenary of the 1908
Smallholdings and Allotments Act, when all local authorities had to
start providing public allotments – they’ve come a long way since
then and are nowadays in great demand.
But even if you’re not into gardening itself, there’s still
plenty of interest, and you’ll certainly enjoy the feast of colour
in the Main Floral Marquee and the superb artistry of the displays
exhibited by members of Floral Art clubs from all over the
region. There are crafts and gift exhibitors too, the
fascinating and ever popular bee-keeping exhibition, food and drink
to buy in the British Food and Farming Marquee, along with young
animals and other activities from the Bath City Farm and Bath
Organic Group, which the children will love. And talking of
children, they’ll have a marvellous time in the Junior Activity
marquee, while the under fives can be safely left, after
registering, in the crèche – all run by the Bath Area Play
Project.
In the Competitions Marquee you can enjoy some wonderful
photography, art and children’s exhibits, along with superb
craftwork by ladies from Women’s Institutes and Townswomen’s Guilds
from all over the region. Their knitting category this year,
the ‘Trauma Teddies’, has attracted over 300 entries, all to go to
local hospitals afterwards. In the same tent there is a
well-stocked Avon Country Market (formerly the WI Market), and
daily craft demonstrations. Out in the arena, bands and
dancers will entertain you while you enjoy your food and drink in
the Refreshment Tent. And if you finish your visit to the
Show with a visit to the nearby Botanical Gardens, you will have
had a great day out.
My thanks to all those who have contributed to the Show – The
Show Committee, Sub-Committees, stewards, the sponsors, and all who
have contributed in any way. Particular thanks go to the
exhibitors, whose quality exhibits have made the Show the success
it has become over the years.
I hope very much that you enjoy this year’s Show.
Stan Hitt
Show President
COMPETITIONS
JUNIOR COMPETITION
All classes are staged without assistance and are the entire
work of the entrant.
Prizes in each category: 1st - £8 + £5 book token; 2nd - £5; 3rd
- £3
A trophy will be awarded to the Best In
Show.
Section 1: 7 Years and Under
J1 - Painting or Drawing entitled "Butterflies & Birds in
My Garden” (30cm x 45cm max)
J2 - Decorate a paper plate with a face (plate not exceeding
23cm in diameter)
J3 - A posy of flowers in a jug (not exceeding 30cm height in
any dimension)
Section 2: 8 to 11 Years
J4 - A miniature garden in a seed tray (standard size 21cm x
35cm)
J5 - “Veg-a-like” - create a model of your favourite celebrity
out of vegetables (not exceeding 45cm in any dimension)
J6 - A model made from any waste material (not exceeding 45cm in
any dimension)
Section 3: 12 to 16 Years
J7 - Design a cover for a music CD (to be displayed in CD
case)
J8 - A greetings card to celebrate a 21st birthday (not
exceeding 15cm x 20cm”)
J9 - A flower arrangement in an unusual container (not exceeding
45cm height x 30cm width)
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
“All Creatures Great & Small” (colour or black and
white)
Class 1 - Up to 13 years
6” x 4” photograph (unmounted and unframed).
Prizes: 1st - £15
2nd - £10
3rd - £5
Class 2 - 14 to 18 years
10” x 8” maximum photograph (mounted - mount not exceeding 12” x
10”)
Prizes: 1st - £20
2nd - £15
3rd - £10
Class 3 - Over 18 years
10” x 8” maximum photograph (mounted - mount not exceeding
12” x 10”)
Prizes: 1st - £30
2nd - £20
3rd - £15
The title for the 2009 Photographic Competition will be “The
Four Seasons”
ART COMPETITION
We are very grateful for the support of Bath Society of Artists
in helping set up this new competition and for F J Harris & Son
for sponsoring this competition.
Prizes: 1st - £10 + £20 voucher
(kindly donated by F J Harris & Son, Green Street, Bath)
2nd - £8 + £10 voucher (kindly donated
by Bath Society of Artists)
3rd - £5 + £5 voucher
(kindly donated by F J Harris & Son, Green Street,
Bath)
FLORAL ART COMPETITION
This year's theme is "Floral Fantasy ".
The Mallory Cup will be presented for the best exhibit in the
Open Classes.
The Josephine Spinks Salver will be presented to the Runner Up
to Best Exhibit in the Open Classes
The Mannings Trophy will be presented for the best use of garden
plant material.
The Mary Bradshaw Cup will be presented for the best use of
colour.
Prior Park Garden Centre has kindly donated a £15 voucher for
“People’s Choice”.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE/TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD COMPETITION
This competition is open to members of either the Townswomen's
Guilds or Women's Institutes.
Class 1 Trauma Teddy
Class 2 Needle Case
Not exceeding 12cm square
Class 3 Cross Stitch Picture
Not exceeding 23cm x 15cm to include frame
Class 4 An Embroidered Place Mat
Not exceeding 35cm x 28cm
Awards will be given in each Class as follows:- 1st Prize
- £10
2nd Prize - £6
3rd Prize - £4
A trophy will be given for the Best in Show.
COMPETITION PRIZEGIVING
The awards and trophies for all the competitions will be
presented at 4.15pm on the last day of the Show, Monday 5 May in
the Horticultural Lecture Tent at the end of the Main Floral
Marquee.
If, after visiting this year's Show, you have been impressed by
the standard of entry in the various competitions, then perhaps you
would be interested in actually competing yourself
next year. Why not fill out the form on this page and
either put it in the box provided in the Competition Marquee at the
Show, or send it to the Show Secretary at the address at the bottom
of the form.
All competitions are free to enter (except Floral Art, which
levy a small charge).
In addition to the competitions if you want to bring a group of
20 or more, you can receive a 20% discount if you purchase your
tickets in advance of the Show.
On receipt of the attached slip we will then enter your details
on our mailing lists and ensure that you are sent the relevant
information in good time for next year.
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Bath Spring Flower Show: Saturday 2 - B/H Monday 4 May
2009
Mailing List Request
Please send me details of the following:
JUNIOR
COMPETITION
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
[“THE FOUR
SEASONS”]
FLORAL ART
COMPETITION
ART COMPETITION (17 years &
over)
DISCOUNT ADMISSION FOR GROUPS OF 20 OR
MORE
Tick as appropriate
If you require any other information regarding next year's Show,
please specify details below:
NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………… POSTCODE: ………………………………….
Please send to Sarah Giovannini, Show Secretary, Parks &
Green Spaces, Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Marlborough Lane, Bath,
BA1 2LZ. ( 01225 396903) |
Horticultural Lectures
The lecture tent can be found at the end of the Main Floral
Marquee
Saturday 3 May
12.30pm Mary
Payne MBE, Horticultural Consultant, radio and TV personality
“Minimum Effort for Maximum
Effect”
2pm
Luke Barnes - Writhlington School Orchid Project
“Orchids and their Propagation”
3pm
Floral Art Demonstration by Lucy Ellis of Bradford-on-Avon Flower
Club
entitled “Life in the Boundary Layer”
4pm
Malcolm Hitchcock
“100 years of Bath’s Municipal Allotments”
Sunday 4 May
11.30am
Sheila Chapman – Sheila Chapman Clematis
“From Birth to Hopefully not Death of your Clematis!”
12.30pm
Kay Hart – Barter’s Farm Nurseries
“Garden Carpets”
2pm
Malcolm Hitchcock,
“100 years of Bath’s Municipal
Allotments”
3pm
Floral Art Demonstration by Coral Gardiner of Farmborough Flower
Club
entitled “Shades of the Season”
4pm
Stuart Lockyer of C S Lockyer Fuchsias,
“My Way with Fuchsias”
6.30pm
Ecumenical Church Service, Lecture Theatre
B/H Monday 5 May
11.30am
Derry Watkins – Special Plants Nursery,
“Plant Mad!”
12.30pm
Carl Gill, Head of Horticulture at Wiltshire College Lackham
Demonstration - hanging basket and container gardening
2pm
Luke Barnes – Writhlington School Orchid Project
“Orchids and their
Propagation”
3pm
Floral Art Demonstration by Sue Scott of Wylye Valley Flower Club
entitled
“Little Things Mean a Lot”
4.15pm
Competitions Prizegiving, Lecture Theatre
Cookery Demonstrations – will be taking place over the three
days of the Show in the Food & Farming Marquee.
Demonstrations:
Demonstrations by various standholders will be taking place
during the 3 days of the Show.
Bath Beekeepers – live bees in observation hive; make your own
beeswax candle.
In the Competitions Marquee, members of the Townswomen’s Guild
and Women’s Institutes will be demonstrating various traditional
crafts over the three days of the Show. Please ask in the
Marquee for times etc.
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TREE EXPLORERS
Once again tree experts from Bath & North East Somerset
Council and Norton Radstock College will be offering the free
children’s tree climbing event on the bandstand lawn (in front of
The Royal Crescent in Royal Victoria Park).
This popular event provides children the opportunity to
appreciate trees from a new perspective whilst having healthy,
outdoor fun. Participants will be provided with safety equipment
and be supervised by trained climbers.
The nature of this event is such that it can become challenging
for many (yet is always rewarding) and at peak times patience is
required by those queuing.
The Tree Explorers will be running their stall from 10.30 – 4.30
on each day of the Show. Norton Radstock College will be
manning an information stand.
Mark Cassidy - 07977 228235
Norton Radstock College – 01761
438531 |
Band Concerts and Entertainment
Saturday 3 May
12.00pm – 12.30pm Bristol East &
Kingswood Band
1.30pm – 2.15pm
Bristol East & Kingswood Band
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Priston Jubilee Morris Men
2.45pm – 3.30pm
Bristol East & Kingswood Band
Sunday 4 May
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Just in Time 2
3.15pm – 3.45pm Family Fun with
Bath Area Play Project – parachute games
3.45pm – 4.30pm
Just in Time 2
B/H Monday 5 May
12.00pm – 1.00pm Blue
Moon
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Bath Spa Band
3.15pm – 3.45pm
Mr Wilkins Shilling Ladies Morris Dancing Team
3.45pm – 4.30pm
Bath Spa Band
On Saturday and Monday at the Show, look out for the
Bath Stilt & Unicycle Maniacs, who will be out
and about around the Showground.
MAIN FLORAL MARQUEE EXHIBITORS
When purchasing plants that cannot be taken on the day of
purchase, visitors can return to collect them after
4.30pm on Monday 5 May. PLEASE ASK THE EXHIBITOR TO
GIVE YOU THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PASS TO GAIN
ENTRY AT THIS TIME ON THE MONDAY.
Bath & North East Somerset Allotments
Association, Jessica McGinty, 33 Arundel Road, Walcot, Bath,
BA1 6EF. Tel: 01225 314698. Commemorating the centenary
of the 1908 Smallholdings and Allotments Act. with a display of
historical documents and photographs of allotments and vegetable
growing and preserving.
Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Parks & Green Spaces, Royal Victoria Park Nursery, Marlborough
Lane, Bath, BA1 2LZ. Tel: 01225 394041. A display
celebrating the centenary of the Allotments Act.
www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bath Festivals, Naomi Wilkinson, Abbey Chambers,
Kingston Buildings, Bath, BA1 1NT.
Tel: 01225 462231. Bath International Music Festival 60th
anniversary – 21 May – 7 June 2008. Festival literature
available at the stand. www.bathmusicfest.org.uk
The Bodwen Nursery, John Geraghty, Pothole, St Austell,
Cornwall, PL26 7DW. Tel: 01726 883855. A display of
Japanese maples selected for Spring colour. www.bodwen-nursery.co.uk
The Botanic Nursery, Terry Baker, Atworth, Wilts, SN12
8HU. Tel: 07850 328756. Lime tolerant hardy garden
plants. Shrubs and perennials.
Bouts Cottage Nurseries, Mark Roberts, Bouts Lane,
Inkberrow, Worcs, WR7 4HP. Tel: 01386 792923. A collection of
old fashioned hardy perennial violas. www.boutsviolas.co.uk
Craig House Cacti, Mr S Griffin & Ms V Newman, 17
Durham Drive, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 1HT. Tel:
07788 753215. Display of cacti, euphorbias and other
succulent plants.
Dibleys Nurseries, Gareth Dibley, Llanelidan, Ruthin, N
Wales, LL15 2LG. Tel: 01978 790677. Streptocarpus,
foliage begonias and other houseplants.
www.dibleys.com
Fibrex Nurseries Ltd, Richard Godard-Key,
Honeybourne Road, Pebworth, Warks, CU37 8XP. Tel: 01789
720788. Hederas, hardy ferns and pelargoniums.
www.fibrex.co.uk
Flaxpool Nursery, Ian Woollard, 2 Priory Cottage,
Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4AD. Tel: 01984 618396. A
display of hardy nursery stock. Trees, shrubs, conifers,
perennials and alpines.
Foxgrove Plants, Mr & Mrs R A Peters, Foxgrove,
Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6RE. Tel: 01635
40554. An exhibition of mature ornamental grasses.
Garden of Japan, Steve Cleverdon, Bartley Cottage, Birch
Hill, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3JP. Tel: 01934 740387.
Display of Japanese maples and unusual pines.
Hutton Hostas, Jeff Pinder, Rustic House, 43 Howl Lane,
Hutton, East Yorkshire, YO25 9QD. Tel: 07786 305269. A
range of miniature to large specimen hostas. www.huttonhostas.com
W E Th Ingwersen Ltd., Martyn Flint, Birch Farm Nursery,
Gravetye, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4LE. Tel: 01342
810236. Alpines and other hardy plants. www.ingwersen.co.uk
Nicholas Lock, Sadlers Gardens, 30 Kiln Close,
Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26 6TP. Tel: 01726 843249. Rare
trees and shrubs, latest hemerocallis hybrids.
C S Lockyer, Stuart Lockyer, 70 Henfield Road, Coalpit
Heath, Bristol, BS17 2UZ. Tel: 01454 772219. Display of
fuchsia plants. www.lockyerfuchsias.co.uk
Oak Tree Nursery, Clifford Plowes, Mill Lane, Barlow,
Selby, Yorkshire, YO8 8EY. Tel: 01757 618409. A display
of ornamental grasses and grass like plants.
Observatory Bonsai Nursery, Anne Campbell, 60 Cyncoed
Road, Cardiff, CF23 5SH. Tel: 02920 484892/07980
897264. Bonsai trees – a wide variety including native
specimens. www.observatorybonsai.co.uk
Perennial – Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, Susan
Turnock, Regional Manager, SW Regional Office, 7 Ley Crescent,
Liverton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JH. Tel: 01626
821355. Information and promotional stand distributing
leaflets and selling items of charity merchandise.
www.perennial.org.uk
Pheasant Acre Plants, Robert Evans, 3
Pheasant Walk, Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF31 4DU.
Tel: 01656 664086/07816 236462. Display of
gladioli.
Philip Tivey & Son, Chris Tivey, 103 Barkby Road,
Syston, Leicester, LE7 2AH. Tel: 0116 260 4446. Display
of cut flower, garden and patio alstroemeria.
Primrose Hill Community Woodland Trust, Sue
Toland, 24 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 8BU. Tel: 01225
330996. The Trust is a registered charity responsible for the
establishment, maintenance and improvement of 24 acres of new
woodland at Primrose Hill, Bath, for the enjoyment of and
recreation for the people of Bath.
Rocks East Woodland, Marylyn Timms, Ashwicke,
Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 8AP. Tel: 01225 852518. A
display relating to woodland garden and forest.
R A Scamp Quality Daffodils, 14 Roscarrack Close,
Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4PJ.
Tel: 01326 317959. A collection of modern and historical
Daffodils.
Sheila Chapman Clematis, within Shalesmere Nursery,
Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Nr Romford, Essex, RM4 1ST.
Tel: 01708 688090. Display of clematis. www.sheilachapman.co.uk
T3 Plants, Leila Jackson, Wall End Nursery, Wall End
Farm, Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0ND. Tel:
01568 760152. Herbaceous perennials with Spring colour and
architectural plants.
Wessex Nurseries, Tony Whatley, Great Hinton,
Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 6BY. Tel: 01380 870427/07778
936185. Display of miniature roses and other seasonal
material.
West Country Geraniums, Alan Pearce, Staunton Lane,
Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QL. Tel: 01275 832762.
Display of Pelargoniums.
Westdale Nurseries, Charlie Clarke, Holt Road,
Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts, BA15 1TS. Tel: 01225 863258.
Bougainvillea in a wide variety of colours and forms.
www.westdalenurseries.co.uk
Wiltshire College Lackham, Mrs Kirsty
Brown, Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY. Tel:
01249 466800. Floral exhibit of students’ work complemented
by a display of garden design drawings as well as ornamental plant
material in containers. www.wiltscoll.ac.uk
Writhlington School Orchid Project, Simon
Pugh-Jones, Writhlington School, Radstock, Bath, BA3 3NQ.
Tel: 01761 433581. Teachers and pupils involved with the
orchid project will be promoting their book “The Do’s and Don’ts of
Orchid Growing”, along with a display of expeditions to Cape Town
and Belize.
CRAFTS & GIFTS EXHIBITORS
Alce Harfield, 01749 880020. www.alceharfield.com.
Original floral art in acrylics on canvas.
Bodkin Bears & Crafts, Mrs Margaret Walding, 36
Cherry Orchard, Wotton-under-Edge, Glos. GHL12 7HT. Tel:
01453 844551. Mohair bears and greetings cards.
Chaircare, Leslie Hall, 4 Selwood Crescent, Frome,
Somerset BA11 2HX Tel: 01373 464579 Renovated, re-polished,
re-cane and re-rush antique chairs.
Elegance Natural Skincare, Hazel Beddows, Greenbank
Business Park, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BX. Tel: 01948
666001. Handmade natural skincare products including the
famous gardeners hand cream and goats milk skincare.
Gemma Stone, Pat Pick, 35 Materman Road, Stockwood,
Bristol, BS14 8ST. Tel: 01275 832592. Gem stone
jewellery.
Kelly’s Crafts, Mrs J B Kelly, 166 Merlin Park,
Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 8RW. Tel: 01275
845781. Children’s dresses, dolls and outfits, embroidered
towels and flannels, soap baskets.
Kerala Crafts, Christine Snow, 5 Ivy Place, Bath, BA2
1AR. Tel: 01225 319642 Handmade baskets from Kerala,
Southern India, made from banana fibre by disadvantaged
women. Fair trade.
“Ksenia” Jewellery, Ksenia Curtis, 75a Englishcombe
Lane, Bath, BA2 2EH. Tel: 01225 316480. Handmade
jewellery using silver, glass, bead, pearls, swarovski crystal and
accessories.
Leatherwise, Penny & Ian Thyer, Croft Llwyd, 28 Heol
Maespica, Lower Cwmtrwch, Powys, SA9 2PP. Soft leather goods
(handbags, holdalls, duffle bags, purses etc) all handmade.
Merino Body Care, Annie Rosser, 233 Manor Road, Witney,
OX28 3UG. Tel: 01993 771449. Natural skincare products
from New Zealand and botanical fragrances from Melbourne and silk
products. www.merinobodycare.co.uk
Natasha Epton – Floral Ceramics, Church Lane Cottage,
Church Lane, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EW. Tel: 01275
331528. Ceramics including jugs, vases, cheese dishes and
framed oil pastel drawings.
Ragged Bear’s Learning Journey/Orchard Toys, Christina
Wheadon, 8 Rydon Crescent, Cannington, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5
2JT. Tel: 01278 652575/07739 255157. Quality children’s
books, toys, puzzles and games.
Roy Youdale, Basketmaker, Roy Youdale, 6 Highbury Road,
Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0BZ. Tel: 0117 951 1421. Willow
baskets and plant supports.
Silver Roc, Kevin Rochlin, 3 St Margarets Close, Calne,
Wilts, SN11 0UQ. Tel: 01249 813444. Extensive
collection of handmade sterling silver jewellery from Mexico.
Thai Silk & Sapphires, Yvonne Harrison, Unit 4A Lodge
Hill Business Park, Westbury Sub Mendip, Wells, Somerset,
BA451ER. Tel: 01749 870089. Ladies fashion garments,
silk and mixed fibres for easy care. Beaded shoes, silk
handbags, scarves and ties, hallmarked gold and gemstone jewellery,
accessories.
Toco, 125 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19
7JY. Tel: 0208 296 0126. Hand painted crystal glass
nail files, denim bags etc.
Walcot Woollies, Mary Dawson, 104 Walcot Street, Bath,
BA1 5BG. Tel: 01225 463966. Handmade children’s
clothes and knitwear.
Zonis Olga Taylor, 59 Cyprus Road, Faversham, Kent,
ME13 8HD. Tel: 01795 534956 Handmade bespoke jewellery
with flower and pewter leaves. Commissions undertaken.
SUNDRIES EXHIBITORS
Aloe Vera Forever Living Products, Fiona Jones, 22 Bolts
Croft, Chippenham, Wilts, SN15 3GQ. Tel: 01249 460180.
Aloe vera products.
Bath & District RSPB Members’ Group, Helen Daniels,
c/o 3 Chepstow Park, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6SQ. Tel: 01666
881200. Incidental sales of bird and wildlife related items
for a charitable cause.
Bath & North East Somerset Council Waste
Services, Lorinda Coombes, Town Hall, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31
1ED. Tel: 01225 394157. Compost bins and accessories,
garden waste sacks and booklets.
Bath Beekeepers Association, Mrs G S Lunt,
Lynchetts, 15 Woolley Street, Bradford on Avon, Wilts. Tel:
01225 866400. www.avonbeekeepers.co.uk. Honey, hive
products.
Centre Sales Marketing Ltd, Mr S Fewtrell,
Unit 1, Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60
4ED. Tel: 01527 832092. A full range of garden gloves,
stainless steel garden tools and garden maintenance sundries.
Cotswold Wardens, Russell Harding, 10 Fosseway Close,
Colerne, Wilts, SN14 8EE. Tel: 01225 742182. Display
stand and publicity material.
Darlac Ltd, Maggie Darban, Unit E, Deseronto Trading
Estate, St Mary’s Road, Langley, Berks, SL3 7EW. Tel:
01753 547790. A comprehensive range of Darlac garden tools
and accessories.
Great Elm Physic Garden, Liv
O’Hanlon, Rock House, Great Elm, Frome, BA11 3NY. Tel: 01373
814607. Organic herbal skincare. Pure, healthy, good
enough to eat.
Greenthumb Bath, David Smith, Unit 14 Glenmore Business
Park, Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate, Chippenham, Wilts, SN14
6BB. Tel: 01249 653765. Information and leaflets.
Growaid Ltd, Brian Gillard, 56 Cornmill Lane, Liversedge,
West Yorks, WF15 7DZ. Tel: 07718 470368. Wool pellets
made from fleece of sheep for horticultural feed, mulch and forms a
physical slog barrier around plants.
Julie Skailes, Independent Phoenix Trader,
19 Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3NN. Tel: 01225
448209. Quality greetings cards, wrap and stationery.
The National Trust, Rachel Thompson, Barton Rocks,
Barton, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 1DU. Tel: 01934
844518. Promoting the Trust with free leaflets and recruiting
new memberships.
Snape Stakes, Ian Whinfield, Snape Cottage, Chaffey Moor,
Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BY. Tel: 01747
840330. Iron plant supports, wildlife products and gifts for
gardeners.
Toast Tins, Christine Moss, 11 Seymour Road, East
Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0PB. Tel: 0208 979 2970. Decorated
and utility tinware, clocks.
OUTSIDE EXHIBITORS
A & A Hamer, 62 Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham,
B26 3HA. Tel: 0121 742 8711 Handmade plant
supports, obelisks, “Twiggy”, wine glass holders and many unusual
garden sundries.
The Appeal Group Ltd, Ruth Newman, 6 Vale Lane,
Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5SD. Tel: 07966 367921.
Conservatory blinds.
Barters Farm Nurseries Ltd., Leigh & Diana Walker,
Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wilts, BA13 4AL. Tel: 01373
832512. Hardy ornamental nursery stock, ground cover plants
and half hardy ornamental stock.
Bath Lions Club, David Dawson, 15 Van Diemen’s Lane,
Bath, BA1 5TW. Tel: 01225 311546. Free service of
diabetes and blood pressure testing by Royal United Hospital
volunteer nurses, free issue of “Message in a Bottle” kits.
(Saturday 3 May only).
Bosquet, Sally Wilmot, Holly Cottage, 1 South Street,
Great Wishford, Salisbury, SP2 0NN. Tel: 01722 790879.
Antique and vintage garden furniture, pots and decorative garden
accessories.
Dalefoot Composts, Dalefoot, Heltondale, Nr Penrith,
Cumbria, CA10 2QL. Tel: 01931 713281. Composts: Wool
Compost™, Lakeland Gold & Horsepower.
Derry Watkins, Special Plants, Greenways Lane,
Cold Ashton, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8LA. Tel: 01225
891686. Plants, seeds, gardening gloves, etc.
Eastern Secrets, Paul Williamson, 45 Burstall Road,
Bridlington, YO16 7NP. Tel: 01262 675245. Vases and
bowls, driftwood sculpture, real flower jewellery, handmade
handbags.
Gap Garden Products, Pytchley Lodge Road,
Kettering, Northants, NN15 6JQ. Tel: 01536 510500. Wrought
iron products for the garden, rose towers, plant supports etc.
Glenholme Herbs, Alan Redman, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne,
Dorset, DT9 4SE. Tel: 01963 220302/07940 225277. Pot
grown herbs for the garden, culinary, salads and medicinal.
Henchman Ltd, Marlene Somerville, Herberts Farm Cottage,
Saddledon Street, Tysoe, Warks, CV35 0SH. Tel: 01295
680615. Easy access safety platforms for hedgecutting barrow
trailers, compost tumblers and shredder chipping machines.
Hinton Organics (Wessex) Ltd, Angela
Leslie, Charlton Field Lane, Nr Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2TN.
Tel: 0117 986 7122. Compost.
Maurice Hubert Associates, Plum Tree Cottage, Corsham
Road, Whitley, Wilts, SN12 8QF. Tel: 07973 688223.
Telescopic flagpoles for gardens.
Outside In, Veronica Hinton, Alma Cottage, 27 Church
Road, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8EW. Tel: 01275 475163.
Garden ornaments including wrought iron pot holders, mats, bells,
weather vanes, planters and other garden accessories.
Pepe Garden Furniture Ltd, Andrew Edmondson, Unit 2B, Two
Shires Park, Weston Road, Honeybourne, Evesham, Worcs, WR11
7QF. Tel: 01386 833211. Wooden garden furniture.
Rain or Shine Garden Furniture, Tracey Griffiths, 125
Croft Road, Swindon, Wilts, SN1 4DS. Tel: 01793 541134.
Hardwood garden furniture designed and crafted in their Wiltshire
workshops, including benches, tables, chairs, swing seats and
parasols.
Shed Scene, Anne Blatchford, Brecklands Nursery, Siston
Lane, Webbs Heath, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5LX. Tel: 0845 310
8710. Garden sheds, potting sheds, cold frames, planters,
tool stores etc.
Simply Teak, Andy Jennings, 1 Farmhouse Court, Melksham,
Wilts, SN12 6FG. Tel: 01225 707400/07970 651253.
Superior furniture and accessories for home and garden (tables,
chairs, parasols, hammocks, kitchens etc).
Skipperley Services, Tina Lord, Skipperley, Rochford,
Tenbury Wells, Worcs, WR15 8SL. Tel: 01584 781578. UK
manufactured heavy duty solid steel plan supports and stakes.
Smarts Traditional Sweets, 9 Beanwood Park, Westerleigh,
South Glos, BS37 8RG. Tel: 07791 947664. Traditional
confectionery.
Stylish Plaques & Memorials, Robert Filer, 25 Hutton
Hill, Hutton, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9TU. Tel: 01934
814928. Granite and slate house signs, family and pet
memorials, granite worktops, granite and slate gifts (wall clocks,
coasters etc).
The Toolbox, Richard Ball, 70 Derby Street, Leek, Staffs,
ST13 5AJ. Tel: 01538 385944/07973 452474. Horticultural
tools, gloves, solar, crazy daisy.
BRITISH FOOD AND FARMING EXHIBITORS
Bath Soft Cheese Ltd, Graham Padfield, Park Farm,
Kelston, Bath, BA1 9AG. Tel: 07980 611558. Cheese.
Bath Organic Farms, Paul Robinson, 6 Brookside
House, High Street, Weston, Bath. Tel: 01225 319170/07967
739451. Organic beef/lamb burgers, sausages, fresh lamb.
Crepe A Manger, Penny Bromley, Rosemount Farm, Lyncombe
Vale Road, Bath, BA2 4LP. Tel: 01225 422196. Organic
locally sourced crepes.
Mick Collings Enterprises, 25 Clifton Road,
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BJ. Tel: 01934 645424. DW Dips
– a range of dried hand blended herbs and spices to be used as dips
or marinades, hand cooked potato ships, gluten free.
Rose Cottage Fudge, Julius Windels, 46 Upper Grosvenor
Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2ET. Tel: 01892
684232. Handmade old fashioned crumbly fudge.
Select Foods, David Marrison, 9 Blackwater Road,
Culmstock, Devon, EX15 3HF. Tel: 01884 840874. Handmade
Cornish pasties and drinks.
Somerset Ducks, John Pepper, Greenway Farm, Moon
Lane, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0DS. Tel: 01278
662656. Duck burgers, duck sausages, duck pies, duck
pasties, oak smoked duck breasts.
The Cherry Tree, Chris Ridley, West Town Farm,
Baltonsborough, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8QX. Tel: 01458
850099. Local jams, cheese, pickles, mustard and
biscuits.
COMMUNITY FARMING MARQUEE
Bath City Farm Ltd, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath BA2
1NW. Tel: 01225 481269. www.bathcityfarm.org.uk
The farm will be bringing a taste of Spring with it to Bath
Spring Flower Show. Lambs, chicks and ducklings will be on
show as well as the ever popular free range chickens, ducks, rare
breed sheep and young goats. There will also be a tractor
derby for the under 5’s.
Bath City Farm keeps a variety of farm animals and through their
work with schools and young people aims to inform and educate the
pubic about the importance of keeping animals in a responsible and
compassionate manner, and the health and environmental benefits of
eating local, organic produce.
The SQUARE MEAL PROJECT will be launched at the Bath
Spring Flower Show, where Bath Organic Group and Bath City Farm
will be celebrating 'Happy Food' in the Community Farm
Marquee. Have you tasted a pea fresh off the plant? A
carrot straight from the ground? Or a strawberry warm from
the sun? Representatives of the SQUARE MEAL PROJECT
will be on hand to advise you on growing the plants that will give
you those fantastic tastes – even if you don’t have a garden.
You don’t need an allotment or a big garden to grow
vegetables. Even the smallest space can become home to a
container garden. A porch, patio or balcony are just some of
the places that provide ideal sites for a container garden full of
fantastic vegetables. We all know how enjoyable, rewarding
and environmentally crucial it is to be able to grow your own food.
So now it is up to us to help make this an exciting and valued
activity for the next generation. The idea behind the
SQUARE MEAL PROJECT is to inspire and encourage young
children (and their parents) to participate in growing a small
amount of their own food (enough for a square meal) and to
demonstrate how this can be done without the need for a big garden
or any special tools or expertise.
We have devised a colourful leaflet setting out the idea of the
SQUARE MEAL CHALLENGE, and simple step-by-step instructions,
that hopefully children can follow for growing their own square
meal ingredients in all types of containers.
However, the launch is just the beginning and will serve as a
fact finding event for widening the scope of the project. We hope
that this could lead on to many more Square Meal Project
activities. Regular workshops for children could be held at venues
such as the BOG garden, schools, peoples own gardens, etc. These of
course would have to involve parents and/or teachers to supervise.
If we can get enough interest who knows we might even be able to
get some funding.
Bath Organic Group (BOG) and Bath City Farm will be
sharing the marquee this year to promote HAPPY FOOD – meat
that has been raised to high welfare standards and locally grown,
organic fruit and vegetables. There will be live
demonstrations of how to create a simple vegetable garden in a
container, with examples of the “here is one I did earlier”
variety; a display of the types of containers that could be
suitable; a display board showing a large map of the BOG plot,
pictures of people “working” and relaxing at the BOG garden –
including as many as we can get showing children’s activities;
information leaflets about BOG and much more besides.
There will be activities for children - colouring a paper cup,
planting a nasturtium in it and taking it home with them. The Parks
& Green Spaces section are providing 1,500 nasturtium
seedlings. While the children are occupied we can engage the adults
with the Square Meal Project idea.
If you are coming to the Show please come and visit our
marquee.
BATH ORGANIC GROUP OPEN DAY
Growing Green is an organic fringe event to the Spring Flower
Show, held within a stone’s throw of the Showground. Bath
Organic Group’s Community Garden on Lower Common Allotments -
downhill from Royal Victoria Park and follow the signs – will be
open to the public on Bank Holiday Monday 5 May from 11am to
4pm. The garden offers a haven for visitors who are looking
for some relaxation after the hurly-burly of the Show.
The Community Garden, which covers 10 allotments plots, has been
developed over the last fifteen years and provides an excellent
insight into the benefits of organic growing. Our philosophy
is to live in harmony with nature by encouraging wildlife and
replenishing the soil with organic matter. The Garden is
maintained entirely by volunteers every Saturday morning throughout
the year.
Entrance to Growing Green is free and plants and refreshments
will be available. Please contact Tim on 01225 312116 for
further information.
COMPETITIONS MARQUEE: Avon Country Market Society Ltd, c/o
Margaret Brees, 15 Brimbleworth Lane, St Georges,
Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7XS. Tel: 01934 511397. Baked
goods, preserves, eggs craft.
KING BLADUD’S PIGS IN BATH
One hundred individually decorated life-size pig sculptures will
be displayed throughout the City of Bath this summer - to celebrate
the legend of King Bladud who together with his pigs discovered our
hot springs and went on to found the City of Bath.
Representatives will be present at the Show with three or four
decorated pig sculptures to publicise the event and also for
visitors to see the potential of the pig as a garden feature and to
register early interest in the Auction scheduled on Friday 31
October. Each pig will be sponsored. Each sponsor will
select an artist to transform the blank "3D canvas" of a pig
sculpture, made of reinforced fibreglass, into a work of art.
In October the pigs will be sold via a grand auction.
Further information available at www.kingbladudspigs.org.
