ALBOURNE VILLAGE SHOW, 4th September at the Village Hall and on the Green

The very popular Albourne Village Show will be held this year on the 4th September at the Village Hall and on the Green. This is an event at which the local residents can come together to enjoy a fun and relaxed afternoon but of course all are welcome.  This is a show of the traditional kind with lots of attractions including craft stalls and an auction of produce.

There will be several classes in which to enter not only your flowers but also your fruit and vegetables.  Cakes and preserves will be judged and there will be a photography class, this one being judged by the public.  Refreshments will be available throughout the show and there will be the chance to buy cakes and plants to take home.

Last year, for the first time, apple pressing was introduced and this was a big success.  You are welcome to bring us your apples which, for a small charge, we will turn into juice. We will also be selling freshly pressed juice and other apple products.

So, now is the time to start thinking about what to grow for next year.  When you buy your seeds perhaps you could consider buying an extra pack of giant onion seeds or recommended show varieties of runner bean.  On the other hand any pack of seeds has the potential to produce a winner.  It could just be the way you grow them that will put you among the prizes.  Maybe you have a secret recipe for fertiliser or a foolproof way to protect your marrows from the slugs.  It’s all good fun but with a spirit of competition running throughout.  There will be classes for the children too which are bound to be fun.

As always, help is needed to organise the show.  If you would like to help in any way at all, big or small, please contact Margaret Butler on 01273 834827.  Don’t worry if you have never been involved in anything like this before.  It’s a first for all of those involved who would welcome your input.