Saturday 21st July, 2012 - 1pm to 5pm
An afternoon of family-friendly fun, with stalls, shows, competitions & refreshments
See the fun we've had over the years at the Badsey Flower Show
The first Badsey Flower Show was in 1888, this year will be the 109th
Entry classes for 2012's show will be released soon, in the meantime here's 2011's
There were over 200 exhibitors in 2011, with 21 Cup & Trophy winners
Thanks to the unpaid volunteers who make the Flower Show possible every year
(You can buy a DVD of the 2005 Badsey Flower Show at Badsey.net)
The first show was held in 1888, and up to 1936 was held on a Wednesday, often at the start of August
Records of the early Flower Shows are still in the possession of the Flower Show Committee, the earliest being that of the 1900 show - known at the time as the Badsey, Aldington & Wickhamford Flower Show. Comments included:
1900: The Show was freely patronised by the younger folks, as well as by their elders. After the presentation of the prizes by the Rev. C. G. Gepp, whose felicitous little speech gave much gratification to his audience, dancing commenced to the enlivening strains of the Evesham Volunteer Band. Later in the evening some capital fireworks gave general satisfaction, although the high wind was too much for the proposed display of Chinese lanterns
In the 1920s, the Flower Show moved to the Recreation Ground. A typical Show would run from 2pm to 9pm, and raise around £130 from entrance and entry fees - with over half of this given out as prizes for the Horticulatural sections of the Show
1920: Funded by subscriptions by members of the Badsey, Aldington & Wickhamford Society. Amusements include "Bowling For A Pig"
Prizes at the time included plates by Royal Worcester, with the examples below being from 1925 and signed by leading Royal Worcester artist William Bagnall.
Thanks to Roger Eborall for sending us these photographs and giving us permission to show them here
The show is now held on the nearest Saturday to St James Day, and has now been held every year except for the extreme wet weather of 2006 & 2007. Last year's Flower Show saw 200 exhibitors across 146 classes contributing to a very sucessful show. A variety of entertaiment is provided throughout the afternoon with many traditional and local stalls as well.
You can buy a DVD of the 2005 Badsey Flower Show at Badsey.net
Whilst we wait for confirmation of entry classes for 2012, you can look through all of 2011's classes in the drop-downs below.
Download all the 2011 Show Classes, rules and conditions of entry here
SIR JULIUS SLADDEN CHALLENGE CUP - most points in Show
Veronica Laight
A.C. SPARROW MEMORIAL CUP - most points for Flowers
Veronica Laight
EDGAR OLIVER CUP - most points for Roses/Sweet Peas
Hazel Stewart
IAN SIMMONDS TROPHY - best Garden
Ralph & Elizabeth Bolland
G.H. STEWART CUP - most points in Floral Art
Veronica Laight
MARY LESTER MEMORIAL CUP - best exhibit in Floral Art
Veronica Laight
C.A. BINYON CUP - most points for Vegetables
Martin Enstone and Val Padfield
E.M. NORTON TROPHY - most points for Fruit
D. Crane
A.J. BRAZIER CUP - most points for under fives
Georgie Day and Leila Davies
TED WHEATLEY CUP - most points 5-7 year olds
Molly Sellick
TONY FOWLER CUP - most points 8-11 year olds
Annie Green
T CUP - Chairman’s Award
Veronica Laight
RON JONES CUP - best Hanging Basket/Tub
John Waterhouse
WINNIE JONES MEMORIAL CUP - most points in Seniors Class
Veronica Laight
HENRY KING CHALLENGE CUP - most entries in Show
Rosemary Davies
THE ORIGINAL G.H. STEWART CUP - most points in Domestic Class
Linda Jelfs
SEWARD HOUSE TROPHY - most points in Handicrafts and Arts
Jeanne Boon
W. HATCH AND P. SANDFORD CUP - most points in Photography
Jeff Nice
WILL DALLIMORE LITERATURE CUP - winner of Literature Class
Rosemary Davies
ELLEN EXON CUP - winner of Collage Class
Veronica Laight
CARRIE JOHN CUP - winner of Handicrafts
Jeane Boon
There are many other people who have helped to make the Badsey Flower Show a success over the years - for those who we haven't mentioned above - apologies, please let us know if you'd like your name added above! Email us on info@badseyflowershow.co.uk