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Title: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on February 29, 2016, 07:41:04 PM: Hi all, late notice (must not go on holiday so close to the show ::)). Poster and flier detailing the FIFTEEN, YES FIFTEEN, Nurseries attending.....How can you resist!!!

Alas, as we no longer have access to the school kitchen there will be no bacon or sausage butties :'( :'( :'(

Exhibitors will still be able to get toast early in the morning and the full range of cold goodies, tea and coffee will still be available.

Hope to see lots of you there.

Martin & Neil
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on February 29, 2016, 07:52:24 PM: Oh yes, one more thing for those who like to go out to lunch. The pub we used to use off and on (out the gate, turn left and go down the hill) is now a Co-op shop.

The nearest eatery is now the Harvester you pass coming into Loughborough from the M1, it's 0.7 miles from the school.
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on February 29, 2016, 08:04:34 PM: Holiday? Whazza holiday? ::) ;D

Fifteen nurseries ? Goodness me - the place must be HUGE!!! Have a GREAT DAY!
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on February 29, 2016, 08:24:02 PM: already got my orders in for collection on Saturday - just hope it does not snow

Cannot wait for first bit of retail therapy this year - I need to keep away from the hepaticas
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on February 29, 2016, 08:29:17 PM: and Graeme, this time come and introduce yourself...no matter how busy and harasses I look :P
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on February 29, 2016, 08:42:28 PM: Quote from: Martinr on February 29, 2016, 08:29:17 PM
and Graeme, this time come and introduce yourself...no matter how busy and harasses I look :P

I will - I will be the one weighed down with bags
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: chasw on March 03, 2016, 04:58:41 PM: We are hoping to be there :) :) :)
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on March 03, 2016, 05:14:48 PM: Say hello Chas...and have a slice of the carrot cake I acquired today :D
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Matt T on March 03, 2016, 06:06:24 PM: That's an impressive list of nurseries - both their number and quality!
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: chasw on March 04, 2016, 05:32:03 PM: Will say Hello Martin and try the carrot cake ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 05, 2016, 01:41:37 PM: Pic tweeted by Jim McGregor from Loughborough Show - Fritillaria stenanthera exhibited by George Elder wins Farrer Medal

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Photo tweeted by Jim McGregor
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 05, 2016, 02:21:51 PM: Razvan Chisu - trading as Barthomley Botanics, had a stall at the show today ......

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Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
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Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
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Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
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Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on March 05, 2016, 04:05:59 PM: [attachimg=1]

Excellent day at Loughborough - sorry for the quality of the photos they were via the phone

no bacon butty.............

However plenty of trade stands - plants on display were good - came home with some new bits

need a cup of tea
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: chasw on March 05, 2016, 04:25:41 PM: Yes a good show,came home with a couple of Erythroniums ;) good to meet Martinr and a forum lurker,Hot cross buns and coffee for breakfast excellent
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 05, 2016, 05:11:31 PM: Another good show day, by the looks of it! Tell the truth now, Chas - Martinr had already eaten all that carrot cake, hadn't he? ;) ::) ;D
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on March 05, 2016, 05:47:19 PM: Never got near the carrot cake :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 05, 2016, 05:55:07 PM: Oh no, too bad! Never easy being a Show Sec. is it? Looks like a good show though - are you pleased with how it went? The benches looked fuller than Harlow, I thought?
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Martinr on March 05, 2016, 07:16:27 PM: We're very pleased. Significantly fewer entries than normal (whatever that is) but enough to make the hall look full. The general quality of exhibits was excellent and the new catering arrangements worked well, needs a few tweaks for next time. Did miss the bacon butties though! Nurseries appeared happy with the visitor numbers and the depth of their pockets :)

Need sleep now......goodnight
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 05, 2016, 08:30:37 PM: Wondered what that gentle rumbling noise was - but I think its Martin snoring gently - sleep well Martin! :)
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 05:41:26 PM: Lawrence Peet has some great pix from the show here :
https://lawrencepeetalpines.com/2016/03/06/ags-loughborough-show-5th-april-2016/
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on March 06, 2016, 07:03:07 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 05:41:26 PM
Lawrence Peet has some great pix from the show here :
https://lawrencepeetalpines.com/2016/03/06/ags-loughborough-show-5th-april-2016/
Great pictures - I am doing as good pointing impression in the second to last picture

5th April?
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 07:20:50 PM: Quote from: Graeme on March 06, 2016, 07:03:07 PM
5th April?

I think that Lawrence spent so much money on new Saxifragas, the April date is when he will next be able to afford food! ::) :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on March 06, 2016, 07:23:18 PM: me too - next trip will be Chesterfield
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 07:33:37 PM: By the way, great pointing, Graeme! ;D ;) 8)
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Lawrence on March 06, 2016, 07:37:39 PM: Thanks Maggi and Graeme, hopefully amended now
From a Saxifrage rich but starving Lawrence
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 07:43:12 PM: Cheers, Lawrence - hope you're not too much a shadow of your former self when we "see " you next! :-*
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on March 06, 2016, 07:45:33 PM: Quote from: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 07:33:37 PM
By the way, great pointing, Graeme! ;D ;) 8)
Wife was wondering why the dionysia did'nt have any flowers on it - it did have but someone had pulled them off - fantastic cushion though
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Graeme on March 06, 2016, 07:52:39 PM: Quote from: Lawrence on March 06, 2016, 07:37:39 PM
From a Saxifrage rich but starving Lawrence
Just how many did you buy? - I don't have that many but the very red one Aberconway had at the front of their stand was a must to acquire

2 bags of plants mainly P.Allionii and the biggest Broadwell Milkmaid I have seen in a while and a bag of Rhodohypoxis/Rhodoxis
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 06, 2016, 08:15:41 PM: I've "outed" you ,Lawrence - c'mon, 'fess up!
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Lawrence on March 06, 2016, 09:16:39 PM: Well I think 26 Saxifrages 😳, so I think I now have in excess of 140 varieties😊, and I still have Prague to go!!!!!!
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Jon Evans on March 09, 2016, 11:31:40 AM: Hi
I have added my formal photos of the show to the AGS forum now here: http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows/Loughborough+Show+/20070/ (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows/Loughborough+Show+/20070/)

These include photos of a number of Anne Wright's lovely little yellow babies - this is Narcissus Fringella Group which won a Certificate of Merit.
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: peter hood on March 09, 2016, 12:27:13 PM: Great to buy so many saxs, Lawrence, but when are you going to show them? The Saxifraga Group salver was not awarded to the best Saxifrage on the bench, but to the only Saxifrage on the bench. Even then, I would probably not have awarded it - I can say that because it was my plant!
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 09, 2016, 12:41:19 PM: Peter, looking at the photo of your plant by Jon on this page (http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/discussion/atshows//Loughborough+Show+/20070/?page=3), I would think it will take a good few years' growth for Lawrence to get to your show standard! I'll bet he'll be working on it though! 8)
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: annew on March 10, 2016, 12:03:52 PM: It was a great show, but did miss the bacon butties (and the carrot cake!), but the refreshments stall did a great job.
The Novice section especially was outstanding, I thought. I particularly liked the pots simply labelled 'Daffodil' and 'Snowdrop' - it made me smile.
Title: Re: Loughborough AGS Show, Sat 5th March
Post by: Maggi Young on March 12, 2016, 07:48:22 PM: Quote from: peter hood on March 09, 2016, 12:27:13 PM
Great to buy so many saxs, Lawrence, but when are you going to show them? The Saxifraga Group salver was not awarded to the best Saxifrage on the bench, but to the only Saxifrage on the bench. Even then, I would probably not have awarded it - I can say that because it was my plant!

Not sure what Lawrence was showing today - but see here for his haul of awards at the SRGC/AGS Kendal show:
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=13965.msg353019#msg353019 (http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=13965.msg353019#msg353019)