One of the highlights of the year in our community, the Westbury on Trym Village Show, will be returning to the Village Hall and Gardens on Saturday September 6.
We are pleased to announce that local resident, Roger Smith, will be doing us the honour of opening the Show at 11.15am, with the doors opening to the public at 11am. He has recently retired from the position of President of the Westbury on Trym Allotments and Gardens Association so, no doubt, he will be casting a professional eye on many of the exhibits.
The names of many of the classes will be inspired by this year’s theme of ‘Space’. There will be plenty of opportunities for growers, crafters, gardeners, flower arrangers, cooks and photographers of all ages to showcase their talents and interests. Anyone may submit entries, it is not necessary to live locally. Most of the funds raised go towards the support and maintenance of the Village Hall, with further donations being made to the Westbury on Trym Flower Fund, and Family Food Action, which is based at The Ardagh on Horfield Common
A wide variety of stalls have been booked. Performances by the ever-popular Marshfield Brass Band and the Bristol Great Western Chorus will add to the traditional village show atmosphere. There will be a range of reasonably priced and delicious food and drinks on offer.
The show schedule (free of charge) is available in local shops, businesses and the WOT and Henleaze Libraries. Entrance, payable in cash at the door, is £1.50 for adults, £1.00 for exhibitors, and accompanied children of 16 and under are free. It is always a lovely way to end the summer and to herald the coming of autumn so remember to save the date!
Further information may be found on the show’s Facebook Page and website (wotvs.co.uk).
Carole Thorpe (WOT Village Show Chairman)