History of the Flower Show

Westbury on Trym Flower Show at the Village Hall was conceived in 1977 after the success of a flower arranging competition.  It has been running since 1978.

Profit from the Flower Show go towards the running and maintenance of the Westbury-on-Trym Village Hall.

In recent years some of the entry classes have been designed around a theme.

2012 - 33rd Westbury on Trym Flower Show

This years theme will be the Olympics.  Classes reflecting the theme will be agreed over the coming months.

2011 - 32nd Westbury-on-Trym Flower Show

The theme for the 32nd show was Upcycling.  Some of our Classes were aimed at upcyclers.  Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products.

The show was be opened by Barry Lewis, a talented eco-scupltor and even the entertainment followed the theme as a steel band to performed in the grounds during the afternoon.

2010 - 31st Westbury-on-Trym Flower Show

The 31st show, on the 11th September 2010 at the Village hall was a "hive of activity" as 150 people entered 500 exhibits. You could admire their skill and expertise, see curly horned sheep, be amazed by card tricks, listen to the band and try out a hand massage. There were refreshments to buy, woolly hats, raffle tickets, cards, costume jewellery, plants or the chance to commission a painting. Some checked out their blood pressure, watched a flower arranging demonstration, gazed at the bees and more. The show was opened by Nick Wray of Bristol Botanic Gardens who chose the large pumpkin as the "Best in Show". As ever, it was a lively and wonderful community event. The show handed a cheque for £1,500 to the Village Hall Committee See the 2010 Gallery for pictures of the day.

2009 - 30th Westbury-on-Trym Flower Show

Our 30th anniversary show was a great success, donating a fantastic £2,000 to the Village Hall.  The theme that year was Wallace and Gromit.  The lambs from Lawrence Western Community Farm proved to be particularly popular  with the local children.

Earlier History

We are happy to receive any information you might have on the history of the WoT Flower Show.  Just use the Contact Us page to email through your information.

The chairman has researched the history of the cups and what we know so far is below.  Again, if you have any further details please email it through using the email address on the Contact Us page.

The Patrick Smith Trophy: Patrick Smith was a Flower Show committee member and part of the WOT Garden and Allotment Association.

Dave Preston Cup: Dave Preston was Flower Show chairman and allotment man.

Tructee Savings Bank Trophy: This bank is now what we know as Lloyds bank.  The manager's wife of the Trustee Savings Bank was a keen flower arranger.

Courage Cup: A very old cup presumably from the Courage Brewery.

Park Gardens Nurseries Cup: The manager of the nursery was a friend of Dave Preston.  The nursery is now called Almondsbury Garden Centre.

The Trappings Trophy: This trophy was donated by Jo Buchan owner of Trappings gift shop 10, Canford Lane 2000-2007.  Jenny Cooper, one of her assistants, is the wife of Malcolm, who was a Flower Show committee member and chairman for one year.

The Saywell Veale Cup: Saywell Veale was a firm of estate agents that traded ion the village.

The Eastfield Playgroup Trophy: No information known.

The Phillipe Junior Chanllenge Trophy: Phillipe's was a ladies hairdresser's now known as Elizabeth Charles.

How to Get Involved

The committee is always looking for volunteers to help on the day and throughout the year.  We also welcome suggestions and ideas as to how to improve the show.

You can email us - see the Contact Page.

The committee meets monthly throughout the year.

 

Updated by the webmaster 10th January 2012