CLAYGATE
FLOWER SHOW

Welcome

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I am very pleased to welcome you to Claygate’s big event with non-stop entertainment, a vibrant atmosphere showcasing the schools, community
groups, local businesses and all the creative talent.

 

As you can see from the map in this Programme, the Recreation Ground is full to bursting with Classic Cars, Children’s Races, the always popular Dog Show, animals of many sorts to admire but most importantly our Exhibits Marquee with classes covering horticulture to photography, crafts and floral to cookery. I remember, as a child at Claygate Primary School, entering a specimen of handwriting, some needlework and a miniature garden in the extremely well supported Junior section, and I also remember the excitement of seeing whether I or my friends had won any prizes. Despite being a little older, that excitement hasn’t gone away; though sadly, I’m no longer eligible to enter a miniature garden. We encourage as many people as possible to go online and enter as many classes as you can. It is so much more fun to win a prize when there is a lot of competition, particularly when you win, so I’ll be entering as many as I can find the time for.

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We have quite a small committee to organise such a large event and I
would like to personally thank them all for the effort and thought they put in
especially leading up to and on the day of the Show. Sadly, I must take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mike Shotter who, for many years, quietly and efficiently organised all the Arena Events as well as all the varied activities around the Ground. He is very much missed and we are grateful to his wife Maggie who, with Jane Board, will be selling Grand Draw tickets by the Exhibits Marquee. Do buy your tickets to support the Show and win some
amazing prizes.

Fingers crossed for good weather and have a wonderful day!

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Sue Ray

President 2025