2015 Flower Show
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Preparations for the Flower Show started in earnest early on Friday morning, with several members of the Society flexing their collective muscles to get out all the bits and pieces of Horti paraphernalia from beneath the stage in the Victoria Hall.
It’s quite an operation (somewhat like assembling flatpack furniture without the instructions) but by lunchtime all the stands were erected in readiness for the entries to be taken in on Friday night and Saturday morning.
It’s quite an operation (somewhat like assembling flatpack furniture without the instructions) but by lunchtime all the stands were erected in readiness for the entries to be taken in on Friday night and Saturday morning.
We were all concerned that there wouldn’t be as many entries as in previous years due to the truly horrendous weather during the Spring and Summer.
Certainly some classes were lacking, such as gladioli and lilies for the simple reason that they were a good 4 or 5 weeks behind! Some vegetables, such as tomatoes, were also in short supply.
Certainly some classes were lacking, such as gladioli and lilies for the simple reason that they were a good 4 or 5 weeks behind! Some vegetables, such as tomatoes, were also in short supply.
We were delighted with the tremendous efforts of all our members who put their ‘best foot forwards’ and entered a handsome selection of produce to fill the hall with spectacular colour and fragrance.
Saturday morning brought rainfall in what can only be described as biblical proportions !
Once again thank you to all who turned out in such dreadful conditions.
The Show wouldn’t have been such a success without you braving such a soaking.
Once again thank you to all who turned out in such dreadful conditions.
The Show wouldn’t have been such a success without you braving such a soaking.
This year we had a number of new Members who were very keen to enter as many classes as possible.
Balmoral Estate boosted the entries with some super produce being displayed.
Here are some of the happy prizewinners.
Balmoral Estate boosted the entries with some super produce being displayed.
Here are some of the happy prizewinners.
Floral Art
Lots of imagination and skill is displayed with these clever floral art entries.
Very professional !
Lots of imagination and skill is displayed with these clever floral art entries.
Very professional !
Home Baking and Crafts
Children's Challenge
A special mention should go to the youngsters who spent many hours making their entries for the Children’s Challenge. They certainly have vivid imaginations which resulted in some fabulous, colourful items which brought broad smiles to everyone's faces.
Can't wait to see your creations next year.
Well done to you all !
A special mention should go to the youngsters who spent many hours making their entries for the Children’s Challenge. They certainly have vivid imaginations which resulted in some fabulous, colourful items which brought broad smiles to everyone's faces.
Can't wait to see your creations next year.
Well done to you all !
A big part of our Show is the annual raffle, the proceeds of which goes a long way towards the cost of putting on the Show each year.
This, together with Sponsorship money very generously donated by local organisations and businesses within and outwith the village, means that we can continue to have an Annual Flower Show in Ballater.
We really appreciate everyone who gave up their valuable time to make the raffle a success.
So, a very big thanks to all sponsored the Show, donated prizes and bought and sold raffle tickets.
This, together with Sponsorship money very generously donated by local organisations and businesses within and outwith the village, means that we can continue to have an Annual Flower Show in Ballater.
We really appreciate everyone who gave up their valuable time to make the raffle a success.
So, a very big thanks to all sponsored the Show, donated prizes and bought and sold raffle tickets.