The Lowsonford, Rowington and District Horticultural Association is a not for profit organisation that aims to encourage local people to grow flowers and produce for enjoyment and consumption. Each year the Association holds a spring Daffodil Show and a summer Flower Show.
Village Show (and Flower Show)
The Village Show is an opportunity to enjoy the best of an English Summer and is a great way to be inspired about growing your own fruit, vegetables and flowers, making your own jams, cakes and floral arrangements or just enjoying the products of other people’s creative talents.
As well as the Flower Show there are lots of activities for the whole family, stalls from which to buy books, DVDs, fresh vegetables and plants, no shortage of tea, cake and ice cream when you need a rest and live music provided by the Shirley Band.
The show normally alternates between Rowington and Lowsonford. In 2012 the show will be held in Rowington.
Spring Flower Show and Social Evening (formerly the Daffodil Show)
The Spring Flower Show takes place in March and usually alternates between Rowington Village Hall and Lowsonford Village Hall. It is a social occasion that provides an opportunity for local residents to exhibit their home grown daffodils and other spring flowers.
History of the Flower Show
The Lowsonford Flower Show began in 1946 to encourage local residents to grow better vegetables and flowers and to improve other home produce such as cakes and preserves. During the Second World War home grown vegetables had been a vital part of the nation's diet and, when rationing ended in the 1950's, people continued to be interested in producing quality produce in their gardens and allotments. The Lowsonford Flower Show soon grew to include Rowington and other nearby areas and more classes were introduced to cover a wide range of interests. In 2006 the Flower Show celebrated its diamond anniversary.
Contact
If you are interested in joining the Horticultural Association or would like further information about the Association's shows please telephone the secretary, Ann Cotterill, on 01564 782329.
