It is with heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Worcester Show, due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The Show will be back in August 2021 with a day to celebrate and remember.
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 601 | New A basket arrangement representing a named country of your choice |
| Class 602 | New Create a frontal arrangement display |
| Class 603 | New A floral head dress |
| Class 604 | New New Summer Time |
| Class 605 | UNDER 18s ONLY Anything from classes 601 to 604 |
The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust Trophy will be awarded to the winner of this section.
Please note, the Floral Decorations / Art Section will be staged and judged on Saturday 10 August.
Section Rules
Please read section rules very carefully. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
- All exhibits will be displayed on a table; table depth is approximately 610mm.
- Displays may be partially assembled before staging in the Show marquee.
- Only completed displays to be placed on the show bench. Extra tables will be provided for
staging. - Flowers in all classes need not be grown by the exhibitor.
- Accessories are allowed unless otherwise stated.
Hints and tips for exhibitors
General tips
- Use sharp scissors and cut stems at angles so that there is a greater area to absorb the water
- Remove any damaged leaves
- Place foliage on the display first, add the flowers last
- Use wires or pins to make something sit in place
- Do a practice one at home
- Use the small pieces that you cut off if possible
- When you are creating it keep standing back and having a look at it
- Be careful of using big stems as the oasis will disintegrate
- Use an odd numbers of flowers
- Ask yourself:—is there movement in it? Is the foliage varied and of different shapes? Are there interesting flowers?
- Gypsophila is a good filler flower
- Soak the oasis before you leave home and travel to the park on the day
- Remember you don’t have to totally hide the bowl Bing a trug or similar to collect any unwanted foliage / flowers
- Spray water over the display when you have finished