We are delighted to support the St Martins Flower and Vegetable Show at the Ifton Miners’ Institute on Saturday, 30 August.
We are proud to be part of this much-loved local event which celebrates the best in home-grown fruit and vegetables, beautiful blooms, and arts and crafts.
With classes for all ages – from under-sevens to seasoned gardeners – there’s something for everyone to enjoy and take part in. With the cancellation of this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show, organisers are expecting a bumper attendance.
The Flower and Veg Show celebrates terrific tomatoes, colossal courgettes and dazzling dahlias. There are also fun and creative classes for both adults and children. Expect to see egg cress heads, painted stones, jam jars of flowers, photography, cupcakes and the largest sunflower head proudly displayed. Entries must be booked in on Friday, 29 August. Competition entries are 50p, children’s entries are free. On 30 August, doors open to exhibitors at 9.15am, judging takes place from 10.30am-12.30pm. Doors open to the public at 2pm. Prizegiving is at 4pm.
Our Commercial Development Manager Pete Evans will be joining on the day as a judge, bringing his horticulture expertise to the table. We have also donated seeds and compost to local Rainbows, Brownies and Guides groups, helping to encourage the next generation of gardeners, food producers and cooks.
Gardening inspiration
Earlier this summer, St Martins Rainbows, Brownies and Guides were welcomed to Derwen Fete for gardening inspiration. They visited with leader and community supporter Heather Lloyd. We recently introduced arts and crafts competitions to the annual Fete. We hope to grow this area for our centenary celebrations in 2027.
Paul Gurnett, Chairman of the St Martins Flower & Vegetable Show, thanked St Martins Guides and Derwen College for being a part of this much anticipated summer event.
He said: “We’re really excited to welcome entries from across the community to this year’s show, from green fingered experts to first-time growers and creative crafters of all ages. It’s fantastic to see support from organisations like Derwen College. We’re especially grateful to Pete Evans for sharing his expertise. Also for their generous donation of seeds and compost to our local Guiding groups. We can’t wait to see what they produce!”
Bringing communities together
Pete Evans, our Commercial Development Manager, heads up the College’s Marketplace which includes a Garden Centre and gift shop, restaurant, café and charity shop, which are all open to the public.
He said: “We’re proud to be supporting the St Martins Flower and Vegetable Show. It’s a brilliant example of how communities can come together to share creativity and celebrate growing, preparing and cooking fresh home-grown healthy food, and crafting skills. At Derwen College, we’re passionate about helping young people develop hands-on skills. It’s a real pleasure to be involved as a judge. I can’t wait to see the amazing entries and meet some of the talented people behind them.”
Find out more about St Martins Flower and Vegetable Show on their Facebook page.