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8 August 2007: - Live music, kids' activities, competitions and of course lots of organic produce means that this year's annual Allotment Show is sure to be as successful as ever.

 

The event, which will take place between 11.00 am and 4.30 pm, at the Sun Pavilion, Valley Gardens, Harrogate on Sunday, 19 August 2007 is being jointly organised by the Harrogate and District Allotments and Gardens' Federation and Harrogate Borough Council.  Smart and Cook Insurance Group are proud to be the main sponsor this year.

 

This year is the 47th Show and is set to be the biggest yet with many of the district's allotment holders attending to show off the fruits of their labours.  This Show is a chance for them to demonstrate the pleasures of having an allotment and to raise awareness of their benefits.  There will be a Gardeners' Question Time and numerous stalls selling honey, plants, flowers, books and organic gardening produce, alongside children's events making it an exciting day out for the whole family.  There will be home baking, smoothies and preserves on sale as well as a raffle and tombola with some great prizes.

 

"There really is something for everyone at this year's show" said Councillor Pat Jones, Cabinet Member for Cultural Services:  "The council's Environment team will be providing information on renewable energy and Taylors Tea, promoting their cone exchange, will be on hand alongside The Mane Hair Salon and Claro Marine Modellers."

 

With live music from the Dixieland Jazz Quartet, afternoon teas on the Sun Pavilion's terraces, and plenty for children, it's a day you can't afford to miss especially as the exhibits will be auctioned off at the end of the show!

 

Although entrance to the show is free, the organisers are raising funds for Henshaws Society for Blind People, so please come along and give your support.

 

 

FURTHER INFORMATION: please contact either Ron Fry, Secretary of the Allotment Association, on (01423) 562880 or Kate Dawson, Parks Development Officer on (01423) 841037 or email kate.dawson@harrogate.gov.uk

 

Notes to Editors: The sponsor, Smart and Cook Group provides professional insurance broking, financial advice and risk management services and is now recognised as one of the UK's leading independent insurance organisations employing over 650 people across a national network of 23 regional offices.