Channel Four Television is coming to the National Amateur Gardening Show in September to film the final stage in a long and gigantic journey. The film crew have followed the progress of growers from all over the country coming to the UK National Giant Vegetable Championship, as they nurture their vegetables from seed to show table in this monster event. Channel Four will be filming at the show to witness the finale of their efforts and see which of the many competitors wins first prize and the coveted Best Overall Grower Display Bowl.
The Giant Vegetables will be among the star attractions at the show, which is supported by Renault and takes place at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, from September 5th to 7th. The huge heavyweights and their growers will be chasing over £5,000 worth of cash prizes.
Entry to the competition is free and there are 25 classes for all sorts of vegetables - from the burliest beetroot to the longest bean and prizes for the best growers range from £100 for first place in some classes down to £15 and £10 for fourth and fifth place respectively.
Ray Davey, the giant vegetables co-ordinator, is predicting another exciting crop of world record breakers in the giant vegetable section and has high hopes the extra cash on offer will encourage more entrants than ever before. He is confident entries will be as magnificent as ever and he is looking forward to welcoming newcomers to the competitions. “There is every sign that we are going to get some really great results again this year,” he said.
The show attracts over 30,000 visitors over the three days and this year the celebrities handing out top tips during the show include international authority Peter Seabrook on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th and Amateur Gardening’s Toby Buckland and Gardener’s Question Time panellist Anne Swithinbank on Sunday 7th September. Christine Walkden will be at the show and sharing her knowledge for all three days this year. The celebrities will be touring the show, giving talks and doing demos, taking part in question and answer sessions, meeting the crowds and presenting prizes and awards.
Competitions Secretary Sandra Powell said entries are coming in steadily for all the competitions - but she expects a bumper crop before the closing date of August 26th for the giant vegetables and flower, fruit and vegetables classes and August 15th for the amateur flower arranging classes, To apply for entry forms for any of the competitions please contact Sandra Powell at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN (01749 822 209).
To save £2 per ticket, buy yours in advance now on the Credit Card Hotline 01749 822222 - £10 for adults, and £9 for senior citizens, free entry for children under 16. Tickets £12.00 and £11.00, children free on the day. Gates open at 9.30am to 5.30pm daily.
To find more information on this family day out, contact the Bath and West Showground direct on 01749 822200
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