60,000 expected at Shrewsbury Flower Show
MORE THAN 60,000 visitors are expected to flood through the gates of Shrewsbury Flower Show next week for the annual extravaganza, organisers said today. [caption id="attachment_96266" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Shrewsbury Flower Show treasurer Ann Tudor, chairman Mike Carver and chairman elect Brian Goodwin at today's press conference. "][/caption] MORE THAN 60,000 visitors are expected to flood through the gates of Shrewsbury Flower Show next week for the annual extravaganza, organisers said today. Mike Carver, chairman of the Shropshire Horticultural Society, which runs the show, said today that Shrewsbury was the home of the "best provincial flower show in the country". Visitors to the 123rd event, to be held at the Quarry park on August 13 and 14, will enjoy a magnificent "feast" of flowers, food and entertainment. Highlights include cooking demonstrations with TV's The Hairy Bikers and Britain's Got Talent finalists Tina and Chandi will also be wowing the crowds with their canine dancing routine.
MORE THAN 60,000 visitors are expected to flood through the gates of Shrewsbury Flower Show next week for the annual extravaganza, organisers said today.
Mike Carver, chairman of the Shropshire Horticultural Society, which runs the show, said today that Shrewsbury was the home of the "best provincial flower show in the country".
Visitors to the 123rd event, to be held at the Quarry park on August 13 and 14, will enjoy a magnificent "feast" of flowers, food and entertainment.
Highlights include cooking demonstrations with TV's The Hairy Bikers and Britain's Got Talent finalists Tina and Chandi will also be wowing the crowds with their canine dancing routine.
Mr Carver today said: "We are always looking to break records and we are hoping for around 60,000 people through the gates this year.
"We will have 12 show gardens in an improved position and we expect them to be outstanding. The household cavalry will also be returning to the arena for the first time in 20 years.
"Our evening performances will be lit up and we expect these to be one of the most spectacular attractions. The Hairy Bikers will be here giving cooking demonstrations and we also hope the BBC may come and film parts of the event."
Mr Carver said preparations were going well for the two day event — the world's longest running horticultural show, which is recognised as one of Britain's finest summer events, combining floral displays with an action packed itinerary of family fun.
More than three million blooms will fill the huge floral marquees with an all-day programme of music and entertainment for adults and children alike.
Mr Carver said: "This is more than a flower show and at the end of it all we want to send people away having had a great time."
A parade will be held through the town on both days, starting at 11.10am from the castle and ending at the Quarry. The Royal Artillery Band will lead Friday's parade and the Royal Engineers Band will do it on the Saturday.
By Sam Pinnington and Russell Roberts
