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20th
May to the 30th
August |
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William
Morris Season at RHS Garden Rosemoor |
| William Morris was one of the most influential designers we have ever seen, his ideas
and philosophy were developed into the Arts and Crafts Movement and continue to
be felt strongly today. He was from a wealthy family but it was his shares in Devon
Great Consols, a copper mining company part-owned by his father, which financed
his early designing years. |
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| Morris was greatly inspired by the fl owing lines in nature and his designs abound
with sumptuous flowers and leaves. He deplored the “cheap and nasty” mass production
of British decorative arts, and his business successfully proved that well designed
products could compete in an increasingly industrialised
world. In addition, he was a keen conservationist of historic buildings and the
environment, a writer, printer and socialist. |
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7th
August 2010 |
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Garstang
and District Agricultural and Horticultural Show |
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Over 100 trade stands
and shops. Bar and Catering/Luncheon Tent. The event
attracts in the region of 15,000 people making it a
superb day out for all the family. |
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13th - 14th
August 2010 |
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Shrewsbury Flower Show |
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Visit the “The Worlds
Longest Running Horticultural Show” - The Shrewsbury
Flower Show, established in 1875. The show attracts
the best floral exhibitors from all over the World
and visitors flock in their thousands to see the
show each year. The reputation of the show also
ensures that it attracts the most expert and
horticultural judges in the UK. |
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19th - 22nd
August 2010 |
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Southport Flower Show |
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Southport Flower Show
has a reputation as one of the largest, most diverse
and friendliest shows in the country. Whether you
are a gifted amateur, professional or just starting
out, there is something of interest for everyone. It
provides a horticultural hotbed of activity for the
beautiful seaside resort and held in 34 acres of
beautiful Victoria Park is transformed into a haven
for those wanting a memorable day out. |
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22nd
August 2010 |
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An
Evening with Monty Don at Regents Park Open Air Theatre |
| 7.30pm
- Tickets £20 / £25 ** |
| Gardening legend Monty Don will bring the Open Air Theatre alive with a special evening of stories, anecdotes and Q&A with friends and guests. Monty is best known for presenting BBC 2’s Gardeners World from 2003 to 2008, Don Roaming, Fork to Fork, Real Gardens and Lost Gardens. His most recent shows include Mastercrafts and the beautifully made My Dream Farm. Monty is a keen organic gardener and became President of the Soil Association in 2008. |
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| September |
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3rd -5th
September 2010 |
| Dundee Flower & Food Festival 2010 |
The
region's top lifestyle event taking place
over 3 days, offering the best in food,
horticulture and live entertainment. The
packed weekend programme includes
free cookery and gardening demonstrations,
children's activities, a craft fair,
the chance to buy an amazing range of plants
and quality food products and much more. |
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2010 Festival plays host to the National
Vegetable Society's Championships, and helps
the Society celebrate its 50th anniversary.
We also have TV celebrity duo, The Hairy
Bikers, dropping in. |
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two cooks, who have become known to millions
of television viewers as they combine their
love of motorcycling with down-to-earth
cookery programmes, will be spending two
days cooking and mingling with visitors to
the Festival. |
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10th -12th
September 2010 |
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Wisley
Plant Experience |
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The late-summer
show-stopper features top quality nurseries selling
tempting plants for every kind of home garden,
visitors will be spoilt for choice. (Entry is free
with garden entry). |
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17th - 19th
September 2010 |
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Harrogate Autumn Flower Show |
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Two shows are held each
year at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate
where you can enjoy the purpose-built event
facilities as well as fully ramped and floored
marquees. Over 70% of the show is undercover and
most of it is on hard surfacing, making it
particularly suitable for disabled visitors and a
grand day out - whatever the weather. |
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25th - 26th
September 2010 |
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Malvern
Autumn Show |
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For food and gardening
lovers alike, the Malvern Autumn Show offers
something for all. Enjoy a stunning mix of family
fun, autumnal flowers and harvest produce. (To book
tickets, call: 01684 584 924) |
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5th -6th October
2010 |
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RHS
London Autumn Harvest Show |
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Visitors will have
the opportunity to taste and buy seasonal plants and
produce, as well as enjoying the spectacular sights
of the seasonal produce displays. (To book tickets,
call: 08456 121 253). |
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