Floral creators set to blossom at the Cheshire County Show

Magnificent displays of floral art from Cheshire’s most talented designers will go on display at this year’s Cheshire County Show.

In its 27^th year at the event The National Association of Flower Arrangement Society (NAFAS) has announced the theme for this year’s competition, ‘A World of Change”, with categories including ‘Spice Up Your Life’, ‘Hotspot’ and ‘Oasis’.

This prestigious competition will be held in the Grand Marquee and will also allow children to participate in practical sessions where they can try their hands at creating their own small arrangements, while parents will be encouraged to create their own button-holes to wear during the show.

For the first time in its history the marquee will also give NAFAS members the opportunity to exhibit their floral photographs under the same theme.

Nigel Evans, Executive Director of the Cheshire Show, said: "We are delighted to welcome NAFAS back to this year’s show, the exhibition never fails to draw the crowds and each year the displays become even more impressive, showcasing the incredible talent we have here in Cheshire.”

Gill Davies a member of the Lymm Floral Art Group and regular competitor at the Cheshire Show up until 2011, will also be demonstrating her skills in the marquee on the Wednesday of the show after recently being invited to arrange flowers at Westminster for the Commonwealth Service.

Pam Fleming-Williams, Chairman of the NAFAS Flower Marquee Team said: "NAFAS is not only a big attraction for the Cheshire Show but it’s a competition and the popular ‘hands on’ practical sessions for visitors which makes it extra special.”

Last year, the Cheshire Show attracted more than 80,000 people and 2013 is set to be another record year following the popular demand already shown.  

As well as thousands of livestock being shown there will also be a range of activities within the Countryside Experience Area and Sainsbury’s Agri-Centre while the Roberts Speciality Food Hall provides a real treat for foodies.

Main attractions also include breath-taking displays from leading stunt motorcyclist Matt Coulter AKA ‘The Kangaroo Kid’, a traditional fun fair and music from the Scots Guard Association Pipe and Drum Band.