THE NEXT SHOW IS ON SUNDAY, 10TH AUGUST
IN THE CORONATION HALL, DOORS OPENING TO THE PUBLIC AT 2.30PM
ENTRY 50P, U16 FREE
The Altons' Summer Show is a celebration of the the garden's harvest with exhibits of flowers, fruit & vegetables, floral art, home produce, arts & crafts, photography, and children’s classes. As an Open Show we welcome ALL entries whether from the parish or beyond - in fact the more the merrier! For our 20th anniversary we would particularly encourage youngsters in the village and local schools to take part.
The first Altons show was held in midsummer 2005 instigated by David Collison, a passionate gardener and member of the community, assisted by Lionel Dobson who for most of his life had been a gardener in and around the parish. Today it is a very popular event in the village calendar.
Entries are staged in the Coronation Hall. Once judging has taken place, the hall is opened to view the exhibits, enjoy refreshments (especially the wonderful home made cakes) & meet friends and neighbours. Prize giving is at 3.30 and there are lots of cups up for grabs.
HELP – If you can help us on the Sunday: morning to set up the show, during the day to help run the show or at the end of show-day to clear up, please do get in touch with Hayley (07582 636017) or Deborah (07736 120597). Enthusiastic volunteers are most welcome & needed to ensure the continued success of the show.
ADVERTISING – We would like to hear from anyone wishing to advertise in our show programme or on the website.
IDEAS – If you feel there is a show category worth adding to the show schedule for another year, please let us know as we do like to consider new ideas.
FUNDING – We are a non-profit organisation relying on the income from advertising, exhibitor fee (£1.00 per section, children free), spectator entry fee (£0.50, U16 free), raffle and donations all of which are used to stage the show. Any surplus from the show goes back to the Coronation Hall funds to be used for community events.
