Garden and Green

7th August 2008

 August 21st-24th 2008
Southport Flower Show, the UK’s largest independent flower show, bursts into bloom this year on Thursday, August 21, providing a horticultural hotbed for the beautiful seaside resort and a fantastic day out for families.

The four day show, now in its 79th year, attracts 80,000 visitors to Southport’s stunning Victoria Park which is transformed into a haven for families wanting a memorable day out. In addition to marvelling at over one million flowers in bloom, celebrity gardeners will be on hand offering hints and tips. Taste some of the region’s finest food and drink too and pick up some creative cuisine advice at the many cookery demonstrations.

Both amateur and professional horticulturists can display their expertise and skills by entering one of the many competitions on offer at the show. For further information about competitions please visit the website www.southportflowershow.co.uk

Don’t miss a trip to the Herbortum, listen to the talks and watch the live demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend, offering enthusiasts an insight and information about the medical virtues of herbs. The National Association of Flower Arranging Societies will be in full bloom, with floral demonstrations held daily by NAFAS members.

Children are well catered for with some fantastic outdoor entertainment, ranging from exciting acrobatics to the birds of prey show. David Bellamy will also be attending on Sunday, August 24, to host his ‘Bellamy’s Budding Gardeners’ competition, and don’t miss the children’s area which houses healthy eating, outdoor fun and caring for the environment all under one roof!

A treat for mothers and daughters is the wonderful Ladies Day on August 22. Champagne and refreshments are served as guests soak up hair and beauty demonstrations and fabulous fashion shows. Dress to impress as prizes for outfits are awarded, but if you’re not one of the chosen few then console yourself with a delicious goody bag to take home as a memento of your day.

For tickets visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk or call 01704 547 147.

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Credit: Southport Flower Show