Falmouth: Spring flower show returns to Princess Pavilion after two year absence
By Joseph Macey
24th Mar 2022 | Local News
Cornwall's oldest flower show returns this weekend amongst the stunning setting of Princess Pavilion, Gyllyngdune Gardens.
Falmouth Town Council will be hosting the Falmouth Spring Flower Show for the first time after a two-year covid absence from March 26th to 27th.
The first show was opened at Gyllyngdune Gardens in 1910 by Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Christian, and run by Falmouth's Chamber of Commerce until 1982, when a voluntary committee took over.
They retired in 2019 and the council stepped in, reluctant to lose an
event which can attract a thousand plus visitors, and an equal number of entries from children to professional gardeners. With Gyllyngdune Gardens and the Princess Pavilion now run by the town council, the organisers want as many people as possible to take part. Henrietta Boex says: "We want the horticultural community to come back and help us get the show going again. Equally, we want everyone to feel they can 'have a go'. There are classes where anyone can bring a favourite house plant or flowers and share them with us. "It's taking part that matters and being together in our historic public garden and Pavilion at a free weekend event for all, which includes Mothering Sunday." Falmouth daffodil grower and ex-show president, Ron Scamp, who will exhibit his award-winning blooms, added: "We are grateful that the council is committed to continuing this show. This new beginning is for everyone who loves plants to move the show forward for generations to come." The 118 different classes include 30 daffodil categories, 12 children's classes, floral art, photography, cacti, orchids, camellias, rhododendrons, and magnolias. Photos of the show from 1910-2019 will be exhibited throughout the weekend. Click here to see more from Falmouth Spring Flower Show. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter below to get the top 10 Falmouth stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Friday! No click-bait. No intrusive ads. Just news about Falmouth. [H3] See the latest news on our Twitter and Facebook pages. [.H2]
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