Author Topic: Kendal SRGC/AGS Show 12th March 2016 (Read 12955 times)

Maggi Young · « **on:** January 22, 2016, 07:53:35 PM »

All welcome at the Kendal show......

KENDAL SHOW SRGC/AGS
12th March 10AM TO 4.00 PM (SHOW HALL OPENS APPROX. 11:00)

SHOW SECRETARY: Alan Oatway, Coulmore, Canny Hill, Newby Bridge,
Ulverston, Cumbria. LA12 8NT
Telephone: 015395 30702
email: Alan.Oatway@agsgroups.org
(Please state if a member of AGS, SRGC or both)
VENUE: KIRKBIE KENDAL SCHOOL, LOUND ROAD, KENDAL, LA9 7EQ.
Coming from the North: M6 J37 take A684 towards Kendal. After 5 miles turn left onto Park Side Rd
(immediately before 40mph signs). After 0.8 miles at T Jn turn left onto Lound Rd (A65). School is on left
after Shell garage From the South: M6 J36 take A590/A591 for 6 miles, then A6 to Kendal South. In
Kendal, right at first traffic lights, then left at roundabout and immediately right into school grounds.
ENTRIES: To Show Secretary by Tuesday before the Show. (C Section Entries at any time – advance
notice of a large entry would be appreciated)
STAGING: Staging: 8.00am to 9.40am on Saturday only
JUDGING: Begins at 9.45 am
PRESENTATIONS: Prizes and awards will be presented at 3.45 pm
ORGANISATION: Exhibitors should note that AGS Show Notes and Regulations apply this year, and
SRGC next year. Accordingly a Farrer medal may be awarded this year.
Members of both AGS & SRGC are eligible for all prizes, medals and other awards.
Points count towards Seasonal Aggregates and Merit Medals according to membership.
Bulbous plants: under AGS rules, Note 27 applies this year.

" The North Lancashire Alpine Garden Society would like to welcome you to our annual Kendal show on Saturday 12th March 2016. The show, run in conjunction with the Scottish Rock Garden Club aims to be as successful as our previous Kendal shows with a good range of plants on the benches, selection of top specialist nurseries selling their wares and an ever growing number of people through the doors. The members plant stall will no doubt contain a good range of quality plants and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Open to all, we especially welcome those who are thinking of showing their plants for the first time. "

Maggi Young · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2016, 07:55:52 PM »

Nurseries attending :

Aberconwy
Edrom
Hartside
Holehird Gardens
Kevock
Laneside Hardy Orchids
Pottertons
Slack Top
Summerdale House

Maggi Young · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2016, 12:37:57 PM »

Update on Nurseries attending the Kendal SRGC/AGS Show on 12th March .........

From North Lancashire Alpine Garden Society Group :

We are pleased to confirm that Harperley Hall Farm Nurseries will be joining the line up of specialist nurseries attending this years Kendal show. A range of excellent growers selling some top quality alpines, woodlanders, bulbs, orchids and herbaceous plants will be on hand plus members stall selling a great range of offerings. The full line up is:

- Aberconwy Nursery
- Edrom Nurseries
- Harperley Hall Farm Nurseries
- Hartside Garden Nursery
- Holehird Gardens
- Kevock Garden Plants
- Laneside Hardy Orchids
- North Lancashire AGS members plants
- Pottertons Nursery
- Slack Top Nurseries
- Summerdale House Nursery

Maggi Young · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:18:34 PM »

Dave Morris posted this great picture in the Forum to show the wintry scene in Cumbria the other day -

Worth visiting the Kendal Show to see that sort of landscape - but there's so much more to see too!

SusanS · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2016, 08:12:31 PM »

That's how I like to see snow - adorning the distant hills!

It will be interesting to see if the mild winter and recent cold snap have influenced the range of plants exhibited this year.

look forward to see you there

Susan (and Darren)

Dave M · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2016, 08:36:22 PM »

Quote from: SusanS on March 07, 2016, 08:12:31 PM

That's how I like to see snow - adorning the distant hills!

It will be interesting to see if the mild winter and recent cold snap have influenced the range of plants exhibited this year.

look forward to see you there

Susan (and Darren)

Slightly starting to panic about if things will be ready for Saturday. Latest cold snap and dull run up has slowed down progress.

See you both Friday for setup!

Maggi Young · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2016, 07:46:12 PM »

Some pix from Dave about the setup for the show -

work in progress

Danger! Man at Work - Frank Hoyle risks life and limb for AGS banner

Show hall all ready.

There is always a lot of work to be done to prepare and later to take down all the Show "furniture" etc which may not be realised by those who just pitch up to see the show - well done to the Kendal Team for their good work, it is appreciated by all members for sure.
Have a great day, Folks!

Dave M · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2016, 10:03:27 PM »

Despite the worry of a lack of plants this year with a lack of sun this winter, I put out plenty of cards on the benches so lets hope all the plants turn up. We are also open for late entries in the morning and don't mind re-jigging to fit them all in!

Maggi Young · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2016, 10:11:27 PM »

Wishing luck to all exhibitors and good fortune in the pursuit of a Farrer Medal ( AGS rules this year)

astragalus · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2016, 11:53:43 AM »

Judging from the cards already on the table, it will be quite a Show. Hopefully, there will be many Forum photographers there, taking many, many pictures.

Maggi Young · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2016, 01:29:09 PM »

Premier award of Farrer Medal at Kendal Show -won by Brian and Shelagh Smethurst - well done !! Pic from Alan Gardner -thanks, Alan!

Brian and Shelagh's, beautiful Hepatica Gyousei

cycnich · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2016, 04:06:22 PM »

Absolutely stunning! .

annew · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:27:49 PM »

Many Congrats to Shelagh and Brian - beautiful plant.

Dave M · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2016, 07:30:08 PM »

Great turnout today despite the recent weather and growing conditions. Some great plants on the bench and good to catchup with various folk throughout the day. Would like to thank Alan Oatway in particular for the amount of hard work put in to organising such a great event. A few snaps below.