Southport Flower Show 2010

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SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2010

● MAIN PICTURE: Sarah Taylor-Passman, nine, has a wheely goodtime helping her mum and dad atthe Southport Flower Show but didget a little carried awayPicture: GARETH JONES GRJ180810FLOWERSHOW-2

■ Reports byAmy Salter, JanineYaqoob andDanielle Manning■ Photography byGareth Jones andGavin Trafford

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28 Southport Visiter ● Friday, August 20, 2010● SOUTHPORT newsdesk: 01704 536655


Flower showbursts into lifeSOUTHPORT burst into bloom

yesterday when the town’s an-nual flower show opened its

doors to eager spectators.Exhibitors from across the country

have been preparing for weeks ahead ofthe 81st Southport Flower Show and theatmosphere was electric as the proceed-ings got under way.

Actress Suranne Jones, formerly ofCoronation Street, officially pro-nounced the show open and the crowdssoon started to weave their way throughover a million blooms that filled theVictoria Park setting.

David Jackson, Chief Executive of theSouthport Flower Show, told the Visiter:“It is a fantastic year for the show, thefeedback we have been getting fromsome people has been incredibly posit-ive.

“With the new Grand Floral Marqueepeople can walk past and see the fab-ulous floral displays and everyone hasbeen saying how much of a feature thatis.

“The quality is excellent as always –the gardeners seem to excel themselveseach year and some have been workinguntil after midnight for weeks.

“All the exhibitors have been gettingreally excited and that energy has beeninfectious.”

As well as the floral attractions, thisyear’s flower show, which runs untilSunday, boasts a brand new food villageand book festival, along with 250 tradestands.

Celebrity gardeners David Bellamyand Stefan Buczacki were at the festivalyesterday (Thursday) giving membersof the public expert tips. Diarmuid Gav-in and Roddy Llewellyn are set to makeappearances over the weekend.

Many exhibitors told the Visiter thatthe standard this year was very high.Steve and Elaine Hickman, of HoylandPlant Centre in Barnsley, were exhibit-ing an agapanthus display in the GrandFloral Marquee.

Mr Hickman said: “We have been ex-hibiting here for the last eight years. Itis a very good show and always verybusy which is why everyone goes to somuch effort. There is a very high stand-ard here and it compares well to theother flower shows. We are hoping to geta gold.”

Donald Sutcliffe, who was exhibitingwith the National Dahlia Society(Northern Committee) in the Societiestent added: “I started coming here as alittle lad 55 years ago with my dad andI’ve carried on with that tradition. The

atmosphere so far has been great andthere has been great banter betweeneveryone.”

Sisters Jade and Elle Ollerton, fromPenwortham, were amongst those ex-hibiting in the Floral Arts tent. Thechildren had created a beach scenecalled ‘Fun, Sea and Sand’.

Jade, 13, said: “We collected shells andseaweed and thought of a tropical para-dise.”

Elle, 11, added: “You can win prizemoney but we just did it for the enjoy-ment.”

The girl’s mum Tracy, 45, said: “Whenwe walked through we just thought‘wow’. There are some really good ideasand the festival really caters for every-body of all ages. It is a great day out.”

Jean Daniels, from Worsley, was ex-hibiting three pieces in the Floral Artstent. She said: “I have been exhibitinghere for over 20 years and I have hadquite a few wins. The standard is prettyhigh this year, it seems to be gettingbetter and better every time I come.”

Today (Friday) is Ladies’ Day at thefestival, with Coronation Street starsAnthony Cotton and Sue Cleaver – bet-ter known as Sean and Eileen – due toattend as special guests.● The first results: Page 35

● Cassie Heathcock, 21, pictured with the superb sunflower display on show in the grand floral marquee Code: GRJ180810-5

● Trustee director Ray Roukin is well and truly potty about this year'sshow Code: GRJ180810-9

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GLAMOROUS actress Suranne Jonesspent hours chatting with the crowdsas the sun shone down on Victoria

Park.The former Coronation Street star officially

declared the show open at 10.30am yesterday(Thursday) as a burst of confetti rained downon the audience in front of the bandstand.

Suranne, 29, then weaved her way throughthe displays, admiring the show gardens, theexhibitions in Grand Floral Marquee, theentries in the amateur competition and manyother attractions.

The actress, who has been staying just ashort distance away from the show grounds,at the Vincent Hotel on Lord Street, told theVisiter: “It has all gone really well. I think thehighlight for me has been meeting DavidBellamy. I watched him as a kid and he wasalways really educational so to meet himyears later at the grand old age of 77, and to seethat he is still so enthusiastic is brilliant.

“The amateur tent was great as well, be-cause considering it is supposed to be ama-teur the standard in there is unbelievable.”

The event was the first time Suranne hadbeen to a flower show, and she said it did notdisappoint.

“I think there has been a fantastic atmo-sphere and there is just so much to see, withthe food village, the kids’ stalls, the books andso many shops – I had no idea it would be like

this. When someone says ‘flower show’ youthink it is just going to be acres of plants but itis a really good day out and you could spend alot of money coming here. I think I am going tocome back on Sunday and do lots of shoppingthen.

“There are 35 acres to cover so it is hardgetting round to see everything but I’m goingto put myself in the chairman’s hands and seewhat he says is the best.”

Suranne happily posed for pictures as shemet members of the public on her walkaround the grounds.

She continued: “Everyone has been reallylovely, both at the gala dinner on Wednesdaynight, which raised a lot of money, and here atthe show – I have been really welcomed andwell looked after. My auntie and uncle havebeen here as well so it has been a good chanceto catch up with them.

“I have spotted a few hanging baskets andlittle trees which I am considering getting toput at the sides of my front door. I think I’mgoing to go from having no hanging baskets tohaving a million and one.

“Coming here gives you so many ideas and itjust shows you don’t have to have much space– it is just about making the most of what youhave got.”

Warm welcomefor Suranne asshe opens show

● Suranne Jones officially opened the 2010 Southport Flower Show Code GAV190810A-17

By AMY SALTER

Coastal Capers proves a winnerTHE TEAM fromChurchtown’s Botanic Gar-dens were celebrating a hat-rick after winning the flowershow’s top award for thethird time.

In keeping with this year’stheme, the imaginative pieceentitled ‘Coastal Capers’,caught the judges eye andthe group were presentedwith the Brockhouse trophyfor ‘best in show’.

The idea was the

brainchild of Alan Foxhall,Alan Gosling and his wifeLynn. The three of them cre-ated the piece with the helpof Martin Sutcliffe, GaryManser, Steve Green and SueRushton, as well as volun-teers Cathy Rimmer, PaulineBarker and Peter Barker.

Mr Foxall, floral managerof the creative team, said:“We have always enteredand this is the third time wehave won the Brockhousetrophy, so it is a hat-trick for

us. We are absolutely overthe moon.

“Without the team and allthe planning we could nothave done it. We also havevolunteers that give up theirown time to come andhelp.”

The exhibit incorporatedover 20 different plants in-cluding petunia, dichondraand iresine. Mr Foxall ad-ded: “Myself, Alan and Lynnstarted planning the exhibitin March and we all got to-

gether to throw differentideas about. We then startedactually creating it downhere last Thursday and theflowers and plants all wentin between Saturday andMonday. We are delightedthat all the hard work haspaid off.”

Mr Foxall, who lives inSouthport, dedicated theaward to his father Eric Fox-all, who passed away, aged97, just hours before theteam received the award.

● Alan Gosling designer of Sefton MBC Garden which won Best in Show Trophy Code: GAV190810A-9

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Gala gatheringheralds showTHIS YEAR’S proceedings began in style – when the town’s

glitterati came together for the annual Southport FlowerShow gala evening.

Star guest Suranne Jones looked relaxed asshe mingled with diners who were treated to asneak preview of the displays in the GrandFloral Marquee.

The actress sat at the top table with fellowguest and horticultural expert Stefan Bucza-cki, Flower Show chief executive David Jack-son and chair of the board of trustee directors,Rob Anderson.

The event was also a chance for Suranne tocatch up with old pal Paul Crone, from GrandaReports, who hosted the evening.

The pair exchanged memories of when theystarred in panto together several years ago inSouthport.

Before the dinner got underway, guests weretreated to a rousing performance by SouthportDramatic Club’s youth group.

In keeping with this year’s theme of ‘coast’,the talented youngsters took inspiration fromthe old time vaudeville shows, which weretraditionally popular in seaside resorts in daysgone by.

The gala dinner also helped raise funds forlocal charity Queenscourt Hospice.

By AMY SALTER

● Two of the performers from theSouthport Dramatic Club's youthgroup, who performed at theSouthport Flower Show dinnner

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Guests urgedto look aftertheir healthAVOIDING back and jointpain is often the last thingthat comes to mind whengardeners reach for theirtools.

But a local woman isurging people toremember to care for theirhealth when gardening.

Judith Jenkins, 53, fromthe Southport OsteopathicClinic, is using theSouthport Flower Show asan opportunity to offeradvice and guidance.

“I thought it would bethe perfect time to give outthe same advice that I givemy patients regularly.”

Judith opened herLiverpool Road basedclinic in 1997 aftergraduating from theBritish College ofOsteopathic Medicine.

She said: “Gardening is aphysical activity and likeany other exerciserequires your muscles tobe warmed up before youstart and stretchedafterwards.

“A hot bath at the end ofthe day can help preventmuscle stiffness fromdeveloping.”

Judith offered advice forthe gardening enthusiastsat the four-day weekend.

“Try to pace yourself”she said.

“Those who view aweekend as a chance to‘blitz’ the garden can oftenend up with an injury.

“If you have limited time,try to vary your activity inthe garden and allow yourmuscles time to rest.”

She added: “Incorrectlifting is the biggest causeof back injuries in thegarden.

“Always lift with bentknees and your backstraight or only veryslightly bent, do not stoop.Use a lifting aid, ask afriend for help, or maketwo or three trips.”

INSPIRATION from thisyear’s coastal theme came inall shapes and sizes but nonecould be more different thantwo of the exhibits in theshow gardens.

Simon Norris, ofChurchtown, transportedspectators to a tropicalparadise with his exoticcreation based on a recentholiday to the Maldives.

Simon said: “I thought whynot bring a taste of the exoticto Southport. The centre

piece was inspired the raisedvillas you see in Caribbeanresorts.”

Simon was awarded a largegold for his masterpiece,which he can add to the otherthree he has won overprevious years.

Nearby gardener GregMook, of Mook Gardens inBirkdale, got his inspirationfrom holidays of a verydifferent kind. He said:“When the coast theme wasannounced my mind went

straight back to trips toLlandudno when I was a kid –from crab fishing to playingon the beach, I tried toencapsulate it all in mydesign. This ismy 15th year atthe FlowerShow, it’s agreat eventwhich I amalways happy tobe involvedwith.”

Gardeners inspired by visitsto landscapes worlds apart

● The Maldives(above) andLlandudno (left)

Show chief beamingTHE man behind the Southport

Flower Show beamed withpride as the crowds flooded

into Victoria Park when the proceed-ings got underway.

Chief Executive David Jackson saidthe event had reached a new standardthat will only continue to grow as theyears go by.

After addressing the audience to tellthem all about this year’s show, MrJackson spent the opening day dart-ing around the park to ensureeverything was running smoothly.

Speaking to the Visiter, he said:“The feedback that I have been getting

is that this year’s show is absolutelyfantastic, so the changes and the hardwork that we have been putting inover the last 12 months has really paidoff.

“We know that from what peoplehave been saying, the smiles on theirfaces and the fact that people arebuying things. The atmosphere isquite electric.”

This is Mr Jackson’s third year incharge of the flower show and it is ayear in which is has made morechanges than ever before, with the

introduction of a new food village andbook festival among the most promin-ent additions. But he told the Visiterhe believes the changes have beenwarmly welcomed: “The response wehave had from people has been fant-astic and that is a combination ofSuranne being here and the glamourthat she brings, and also the way thatSouthport is changing,” he said.

“I heard Stefan Buczacki saying thatSouthport is setting the standard andI think I agree with him – even thoughit is my show!

“All the judges are independent andthey go to a lot of shows, and they havebeen very positive. I just hope the sun

keeps shining for the rest of the festiv-al, but even if it doesn’t people shouldcome anyway – it is too good tomiss.”

Rob Anderson, chair of the board oftrustees, was also delighted with theopening day. He said: “The show islooking fantastic, the crowds lookvery good and I think this is the bestshow so far. The festival just keepsgrowing and getting better and it isreally changing with the times. Ijudged the new contemporary floralart section and it was a very interest-ing experience. I thoroughly enjoyedit and learnt a lot.”

By AMY SALTER

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● Beth Fenny was one of theyounger visitors at this year’sFlower Show

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● IT all wentwith a bang,above, as Sur-anne Jonesdeclared theFlower Showopen accom-panied by ashower of con-fetti Code

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● Ivor Jones ofStationNurseries inWirral, right,with hisimpressivecollection ofdahlias

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● Maris serves up green olives and Feta cheese inthe Food Village which comes to the Flower Showfor the first time this year Code GAV190810AFLOWERSHOW-22

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● Alan Gosling of SeftonBorough Council with theBest in Show trophy for hiswinning design




● Sisters Georgia (nine) and Elle Ollerton (11) put their feet up after working hard to get the Flower Show up andrunning Code GRJ180810FLOWERSHOW-6

● Colin Lord from Plant Supports UK holds a Helenium up tothe heavens as he prepares for the fun of the Flower Show

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● Grape grower Adrian Johnson with his exhibit inthe Amateur Marquee Code GRJ180810AFLOWERSHOW-8

● Above right, JeffRawsthorne and JohnBaldwin from CrosbyLandscapes celebratetheir gold medal suc-cess in the mediumgarden category


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● Left, Can you spot12-year-old AliceCrump? She is admiringsome of the blooms onsale at this year’sSouthport Flower Show

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SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2010Flower Show catersfor book enthusiastsLOVERS of literature are wellcatered for at this year’s South-port Flower Show with the ad-dition of the Bloomin’ GoodBooks Festival.

This is the first year thefestival has been included inthe programme and across thefour days well-known authorswill be visiting the site to signcopies of their books.

On the opening day of theFlower Show crime writersMark Billingham and StuartMacBride and children’sauthor Sue Shepherd were onhand to greet guests.

On Sunday, internationallyacclaimed author TessGerritsen will be giving a talkand signing her new book.

Stallholder ElaineSilverwood, owner of Silverdellbooks, said: “It is great to beinvolved with the SouthportFlower Show.

“After discussions withorganisers it was decided thatthe book festival would be agreat addition to increasefootfall.

“Thanks to the inclusion ofthe book festival and foodvillage for the first time thisyear the Flower Show really isa family event.

“People can come along andspend all day here as there isso much to do and see.”

● Elaine Silverwood (left) and SueWardell at the Bloomin Good BookFestival at the show


By JANINE YAQOOBBOTANIST and environmentalcampaigner David Bellamy wasagain on hand to present

awards and work the crowd at thisyear’s Southport Flower Show.

The gardening enthusiast joined Sur-anne Jones to present the Best in ShowBrockhouse Award, and also handedover the prizes in the School GardenCompetition.

Praising a show that brings amateursand experts together, David explainedwhy he’s such a big fan of the SouthportFlower Show.

“I have been coming to the FlowerShow for almost 20 years now and everyyear it gets better and better,” he said.

“The weather has been fantastic andit is great to see so many people comingout to support this brilliant event.

He added: “What is so great about theSouthport Flower show is that bothprofessionals and amateurs can show-case their work side by side with norivalry.

“The standard of the amateurs is of-ten so high that their work outshinesthe professionals!”

David, who is a Flower Show patron,was equally as impressed with the gar-dens produced by the youngsters in theSchool Garden Competition.

“This year’s coast theme was a diffi-

cult one for the children to replicate,but they did a fantastic job.

“Their research was apparentthroughout all the gardens and theyreally translated their findings intobeautiful havens.

“I enjoy presenting the Best SchoolGarden award as it is inspiring to seeyoungsters so enthusiastic about ruralscience and gardening.

He added: “What is truly exciting isthe shift towards real gardening thisyear. People are growing plants in theirgardens which then end up on theirplates.

“Schoolchildren are also doing this inschools and then imparting such know-ledge onto their parents.”

Bellamy full ofpraise for show

● Botanist David Bellamy in The Octopus Garden designed by Valewood Primary School Code GAV190810AFLOWERSHOW-2

GARDENING expert andmedia personality, profess-or Stefan Buczacki hailedthe Flower Show “the besthe has ever seen.”

Stefan, known for hisbooks and parts in radioand televisionprogrammes, spoke to theVisiter about his firstimpressions of the day.

“I go to a lot of shows,and this is the best out ofanywhere” he said.

“Southport is nowsetting its own standard.The whole show is ofinternational standard.”

He also spoke of hisconcern that the showdoes not attract enoughpublicity.

“Because it is in theNorth West region, it doesnot get as much nationalpublicity as it should. “Itreally should be showneverywhere.”

This year, new featureshave added to the varietyof the show.

A Bloomin’ Good BooksFestival offered a varietyof literature, and for thosewith an appetite, the FoodVillage boasted a square, a

street and a marquee, eachfilled with exhibitors fromall around the country todraw the crowds in.

Stefan added: “At onetime, a flower show was aflower show, there wouldbe plants and not muchelse. But now there iseverything, the new FoodVillage and book festivalare great.

“It is better now that youhave to push theboundaries out.

“This year, I amexceedingly impressed.”

‘Best show ever’ says expert Stefan

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SOME OF THIS YEAR’S TALENTED WINNERSTROPHIES ANDSPECIAL PRIZES● The Brockhouse Gold Perpetual Chal-lenge Trophy A11, The Best exhibit in theshow: Sefton Council Leisure services● Edith Aveling Gold Perpetual Trophy A04,For the finest display of Orchids in theshow: North of England Orchid Society● Flower Show Committee A51, For thebest exhibit by a government departmentor agency: Sefton Council Leisure services● Late R. P. Wood Esq A41, For the finestdisplay of Roses in the show: Not Awarded● Sefton Chamber of Trade A35, For thefinest display of hardy plants and/or cutflower of hardy plants: Eversley Nurseries● The Salopian A77, For the runner up tothe best exhibit in the show: Chris AshcroftLandscapes● Liverpool Daily Post Centenary A61, Forthe finest exhibit of Chrysanthemums inthe show: Chrysanthemums Direct● Late Mrs. H. L. Musgrave-Hoyle A22, Forthe finest exhibit of Dahlias in the show:Station House Nurseries● Christiana Hartley A19, For the finestexhibit of specialist interest: Don Billington● Cyril Foster A47, For the finest exhibit ofcarnations in the show: High Park Nursery● Astley & District Factory Estates A62,For the finest display in which Trees andShrubs predominate: Hippopottering Nurs-ery● Charles H. Curtis A15, For the exhibit ofgreatest horticultural interest and or edu-cational value in the show: National DahliaSociety● Walker Cain A39, For the finest exhibit ofvegetables in the show: W Robinson & Son(seeds and plants) LTD● A. Huxtable Esq A72, For the finest in-corporating water as a major element in it’sdesign: Tarleton Specimen Plants● William & Glyn’s A58, To be awarded atthe judges’ discretion for outside Gardens:Simon Norris Landscapes● Herbert Barber A60, To be awarded atthe judges’ discretion: C S Lockyer● Alderman S.E. Charlton A56, To be awar-ded at the judges’ discretion Class 198:Denis Hague, St Annes● R. Edgar Perrins A57, To be awarded atthe judges’ discretion Class 295: R B Pot-ter, East Ayton● Percy C. Woodhead A84, For the mostimaginative Non Competitive exhibit in theshow: Sefton Council Leisure Services● Lady Pilkington A118, The exhibit thatbest depicts the Theme of the Show:Sefton Council Leisure Service● The Pontins Trophy A86, Awarded for thebest outside garden: Chris Ashcroft Land-

scapes● The Southport Corporation Trophy A33,Option 1 Outside Gardens: Tarleton Speci-men Plants● The Finchett Trophy A17, Option 2 Out-side Gardens: Chris Ashcroft Landscapes● The Mullard Trophy A59, Option 3 Out-side Gardens: Garden Creations● The Cook Trophy A48, Awarded for thebest exhibit of light honey in the show:Shaun Fisher, Hesketh Bank● The Bradley Trophy A63, For the bestexhibit of mead in the show: T H Williets,Mold● The Rush Trophy A6, Will be awarded forthe best exhibit of heather in the show: J RMcCann, Crosby● The Southport & District BeekeepersTrophy A52, For the best exhibit of darkhoney in the show: K J Fleming, Lydiate● A Blue Ribbon Award awarded at thejudges’ discretion to the Best Exhibit in theHoney Section: John Bryan, Southport● The Randall Trophy A25, Will be awardedfor the best exhibit of Honey in the show:John Bryan, Southport● The Burnett-Hughes Trophy A121, Forthe best exhibit by a member of Southportand Formby Beekeepers in the Honey Sec-tion: John Bryan, Southport● The Leech Trophy A81, Will be awardedto the best exhibit in classes 27 – 42:Margaret Whittaker, Longton● The Percy C. Woodhead Trophy A42, Willbe awarded to the runner-up in classes 27 –42: Joan Medder, Prescot● The David Knowles Trophy A120, Awar-ded to the best society stand: NationalDahlia Society● The Hargreaves Trophy A29, For the bestexhibit in classes 44 – 57: Ivor Mace,Rhondda● The Seabourne Trophy A37, To be awar-ded at the judges’ discretion classes 78 –99: John Jack, Airdrie● The Odd Fellows Centenary A79, To beawarded to the best exhibit in classes 112– 120: matt Roskell, Thorton Cleveleys● Xenia Field Trophy A97, Best exhibit inthe amateur section by an exhibitor under21 years of age: Emma Leanne Kelly, South-port● The Mary F. Peet Trophy A08, Chrysan-themums winner of class 63: Kevan God-win, Bucknall● The Allwood Trophy A01, The best exhib-it in class no 44 – Carnations: Ivor Mace,Rhondda● The Amateur Gardening Trophy A02, Thebest exhibit in class 111 – Gladioli: JimMoore, Oldham● The Jescott Trophy A05, The best exhibit

in class 79 – Dahlias: Ronald Hill, Brombor-ough Pool● The Boots Trophy A09, Best collection ofVegetables in class 295: R B Potter, Scar-borough● The G Tarbuck Trophy A12, The bestexhibit in class 100 – Gladioli: Graham An-derson, Burton-On-Trent● The Alfred Marland A16, The best exhibitin class 181 – Alpine and Rock gardenplants: Mr & Mrs Jim Wright, Southport● The Gibson Trophy A18, The best exhibitin class 130 – Roses: A J & A Bracegirdle● The Helters Trophy A20, The best exhibitin class 43 – Hanging Baskets: Paul West-on, Crosby● The Piggott Brothers Trophy A24, Thebest exhibit in class 23 – Floristry: SaraCollinge, Ribchester● The Rose Bowl A28, The best exhibit inclass 24 – Floristry: Sara Collinge,Ribchester● The Messrs. Cooper & Co A40, The bestexhibit in class 149 – Sweet Peas: J MRobson, Castle Douglas● The Blackmore & Langdon Trophy A44,The best exhibit in class 197 – Begonias:Robert Joy, Maghull● The John Wilding Trophy A95, The bestexhibit in class 196 – Begonias: RobertJoy, Maghull● The Alfred Derbyshire A117, The bestlocal authority exhibit in the show: SeftonCouncil Leisure Services● The Happiland Trophy A102, The highestnumber of first prizes for the Ferns inclasses 9-17: Robert Sykes, Robert Sykes,Kendal● The Southport Visiter Trophy A36, Thehighest number of first prizes for earlyflowering Chrysanthemums in classes 63-75: Ken McDean, Middlewich● The Gladys Lavinia Reddington TrophyA91, The highest number of first prizes for

Gladiloi in classes 101-111: Not Awarded● The Therkilsen Trophy A69, Winner ofclass 137: A J & A Bracegirdle● The Harry Scholefield Trophy A43, Thehighest number of first prizes for SweetPeas in classes 150-157: J M Robsopn,Castle Douglas● The Alderman A Goldberg Trophy A65,Winner of class 162: W W Howarth, South-port● The Southport Centenary Trophy A80,Winner of class 180: Mr & Mrs Jim Wright,Southport● The Flower Show Committee TrophyA104, The highest number of first prizes forthe Cacti and Succulents in classes 215-222: David Rushforth, Southport● The Sunday People A23, The best exhibitin class 62 – Chrysanthemums: Kevan God-win, Bucknall● The Thomas Rivers Trophy A64, The bestexhibit in class 280 – Fruit: W W Howarth,Southport● The W S Gleave Trophy A66, The bestexhibit in class 245 – Orchids: DonaldVose, St Helens● The Col. RF Hesketh Trophy A67, Thebest exhibit in class 31 – Floral Art: JeanMangnall, Warrington● The Allen Trophy A71, The best exhibit inclass 34 – Floral Art: Margaret Whittaker,Longton● The Fred Brooke Trophy A73, The bestexhibit in class 214 – Cacti & Succulents:David Rushforth, Southport● The Wolstenholme Trophy A74, Winner ofclass 77 - Dahlias: John Oxley, Keighley● The Percy Olivant Trophy A75, The bestexhibit in class 281 – Fruit: Adrian John-son, Blackpool● The E O Hall Trophy A76, The best exhib-it in class 252 – Greenhouse Plants: NotAwarded● The Maher Trophy A85, The best exhibit

in class 26 – Floristry: Bolton Floral ArtClub● The Prince of Wales Hotel Trophy A99,The best exhibit in class 25 – Floristry:Chris Buckels, Southport● The Evelyn Cotterell Trophy A101, Thebest exhibit in class 35 – Floral Art: TomHodge, Southport● The British Pteridological Society A10,The best exhibit in class 8 – Ferns: YvonneGolding, Buxton● The John A Chatterton Trophy A100, Forthe best bowl of cut roses in the show: A jBracegirdle, Ramsbottom● The Mae Bamber Trophy A122, Winner ofclass 28 – Floral Art: Gail Lee, Warrington● The Josephine Yates Candelabra A123,Winner of class 27 – Floral Art: RitaRoberts, Bagillt● The Pinewood Bonsai Challenge TrophyA124, Winner of class 122 – Bonsai: AnnaDodd, Liverpool● The Greta Wright Trophy A125, The bestexhibit in class 29 – Floral Art: Pat Binns,Knottingley● The North West Area Trophy A126, Thebest exhibit in class 205 – Begonias: DenisHague, St Annes● The Nevel Web Trophy A127, The bestexhibit in class 204 – Begonias: RobertNelson, Carluke● The Chairman’s Trophy A150, Option 4Outside Gardens: A View From Within

GARDEN● Alan Francis Landscapes: Silver Gilt● A View from Within: Large Gold● Chris Ashcroft Landscapes: Large Gold● BG Fencing: Bronze● Crosby Landscapes: Gold● A Jackson Landscapes: Silver● Garden Creations: Gold● Jackie Knight Landscapes: Silver Gilt● Mook Gardens: Silver Gilt● Simon Norris Landscapes: Large Gold● Tarleton Specimen Plants: Large Gold

GRAND FLORAL MARQUEE● Craig House Cacti: Large Gold● Eversley Nursery: Large Gold● Chrysanthemums Direct: Large Gold● D + A Wright: Silver● North of England Bonsai: Large Gold● Beechtree Nursery: Bronze● Flavourfresh Salads Ltd: Gold● Alan Leyland: Large Gold● Station House Nurseries: Large Gold● Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants: Gold● Pinewood Bonsai: Gold● Greennet: Silver● Rougham Hall Nurseries: Silver Gilt

● Garden of Japan: Silver● Exclusive Garden Design: Silver● Shamac LTD T/A Just Airplants: SilverGilt● Jacques Amand INT. LTD: Gold● Mandy Plants: Gold● Lockyer.C.S: Large Gold● Popular Farm Flowers: Gold● Bromac Nursery: Gold● Mary Green: Large Gold● Solva Plants: Gold● Westdale Nurseries: Silver Gilt● Sefton Council Leisure Services: LargeGold● Liverpool City Council: Large Gold● Proud Plants: Silver Gilt● Morton Nurseries Ltd: Gold● Hillview Hardy Plants: Silver● Primrose Bank: Large Gold● C Newberry & Son: Silver● Eagle Sweet Peas: Large Gold● High Park Nursery: Gold● Budding Designs: Bronze● K+S Nurseries: Silver Gilt● Brookfield Plants: Gold● Harperley Hall Farm Nurseries: LargeGold● Pheasant Acre Plants: Large Gold● Don Billington: Large Gold● Midsteam (West Lancs) LTD: Gold● Gordon's Nursery: Silver Gilt● Graeme Iddon: Gold● Fuchsiavale Nurseries: Silver● Hoyland Plant Centre: Large Gold● T3 Plants - Wall End Nursery: Silver● Fibrex Nurseries Ltd: Large Gold● Roualeyn Nursery: Large Gold● Tamarisk Nurseries: Large Gold● Philip Tivey & Son: Large Gold● The Plant Lovers: Large Gold● Triffids: Gold● Glens Garden: Gold● Devine Nurseries: Large Gold● Derbyshire Bonsai: Large Gold● Brighter Blooms: Gold● Rebekah's Vegetable Seeds: Large Gold● Rebekah's Vegetable Seeds:● Dibleys Nurseries: Large Gold● North West Bonsai Supplies: Gold● Pennard Nurseries: Silver Gilt● Thorpe Salvin Nurseries: Silver● W Robinson & Son (seeds & plants) LTD:Large Gold● Tynings Climbers: Gold● Hippopottering Nursery: Large Gold● C+K Jones: Silver● Pennard Plants: Silver Gilt● HMP Kirkham: Large Gold● HMPYOI Thorn Cross: Large Gold● Hooksgreen Herbs: Gold

See next week’s SouthportVisiter for the full resultsfrom the amateur sectionsof this year’s Flower Show

Suranne hits the rocksA SHOW Garden exhibitorgot a surprise when starguest Suranne Jones perchedherself on top of her rockery(pictured).

Jackie Knight, from JackieKnight Landscapes inFormby, was exhibiting withher husband Paul, who is ori-ginally from Southport.

She said: “Suranne justturned up with a hoard ofphotographers and startedclambering over the rocks inher heels – I don’t think heroutfit was ideal for it!

“The last time we exhibitedhere was 10 years ago but wewanted to come again. It is alovely show and the standard

is really high in the showgardens.

“In the Grand Floral Mar-quee the exhibits are not un-like those that you would seeat other big shows around thecountry. It has been reallyenjoyable and the welcomewe have had has beengreat.”

● Suranne Jones on the rockery created by Jackie Knight, inset GAV190810AFLOWERSHOW-3

● Graeme Iddon, from Hesketh Bank, looks right at home in his garden chalet, just as theFlower Show is a real home from home for the many gardeners and visitors who attend eachyear Code GAV190810A-11

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