Competitors will present their blooms at Hightown Flower Show

Jul 9 2009 by Lyndsay Young, Crosby Herald

COLOURFUL blooms and crafts are set to dazzle judges in Hightown.

St Stephen’s Church in the village will host the Hightown Flower Show on Saturday, July 18.

Residents have already been sent schedules for the event.

There will be more than 100 classes for adult and children with trophies as well as cash prizes up for grabs.

Classes include fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, home baking, handicrafts, embroidery, painting, photography, children’s art, handwriting, modelling and crafts.

The competitions are open to residents in Hightown, Ince Blundell and Little Crosby as well as any visiting grandchildren.

It is also open to members of Hightown Gardeners Club.

Ian Wear, secretary of Hightown Flower Show Committee, said: “It’s the major event in Hightown and people come from miles around.

“The quality of the entries is generally very, very good.

“I know people come to just have a look on the day. There is something for everyone. It makes for a nice day out for people.”

The Mayor and Mayoress of Sefton, councillors Alf Doran and Gill Cuthbertson will be presenting prizes at the event.

Major Bill Hunter commandant of Altcar Training Camp will also be among the special guests.

The show starts at 2.30pm and the prizegiving, which will see 20 trophies presented, will be taking place at 4pm.

Ian said: “It was an excellent show last year and we expect even more people this year.”