Newbury Summer Show with The International Orchid Show
19.06.02

29th and 30th June 2002

The largest orchid exhibition in Europe this year will be at Newbury Showground (Junction 13/M4) as part of the Newbury Summer Show. Exhibitors from North and South America, Australasia, Europe and the UK. are taking part in the International Orchid Show and on display will be some hardy, outdoor species.

More local exhibitors will be in the Crafts and Hobbies marquees and they promise lots of opportunity to ‘have a go’. Ever mindful of the countryside, there will be displays and demonstrations by the various countryside pursuits experts and lots of activities and competitions from the Young Farmers Clubs.

On the Saturday, for the under 16’s a Teddy Bears Tea Party is scheduled for 3.00 pm and for those of slightly more mature years, at 3.45 pm there will be a ‘Champagne and Strawberries’ tea!

The popular ‘Question Time for Gardeners’ will run on both days from 11.00 am – 4.00 pm. Local, and national celebrity gardening expert Brian Davis will chair the sessions and visitors are invited to test his knowledge with their queries.

Small animals, poultry, horticulture and complementary therapy Marquees will all be on the showground making the Summer Show a visit for all the family to enjoy.

Tickets, available on the gate are: Adults - £5.00, Senior Citizens - £3.00, children under 16 and members of the Newbury & District Agricultural Society - Free. The Show is open: 10am - 5pm. For further information Tel: 01635 247111

For further press information please contact:
Annette Priestley
Comand (UK)
Tel: 01635 248258
e-mail: priestley@comanduk.co.uk