ARENA
The Arena programme will run from 9.45am to 10pm
FRIDAY
| 10.00am | The ‘Shrewsbury Challenge’ Stakes Showjumping | |
| 11.40am | Meirion Owen & The Quack Pack | |
| 12.10pm | Chris Neal Falconry Display | |
| 12.40pm | The Royal Signals Motorcyle Display Team – The White Helmets | |
| 1.40pm | The ‘Veolia’ Area Trial Showjumping (To include 20mins for course building/inspection) | |
| 3.30pm | Meirion Owen & The Quack Pack | |
| 4.00pm | Chris Neal Falconry Display | |
| 4.30pm | The ‘Frank Tanner Memorial Cup’ Showjumping | |
| 6.00pm | The Royal Signals Motorcyle Display Team – The White Helmets | |
| 7.00pm | London Community Gospel Choir | |
| 9.00pm | Massed Bands Finale Display | |
| 9.45pm | Fireworks Display | |
SATURDAY
| 09.30am | Pony Club Inter-Branch Showjumping |
| 12.00pm | The ‘Shrewsbury Flower Show’ Championship Showjumping |
| 1.30pm | Chris Neal Falconry Display |
| 2.00pm | The Royal Signals Motorcyle Display Team – The White Helmets |
| 3.00pm | United Pack Pony Club Musical Ride |
| 3.20pm | Meirion Owen & The Quack Pack |
| 3.45pm | The ‘Lanyon Bowdler’ Grand Prix Showjumping |
| 5.15pm | Chris Neal Falconry Display |
| 5.35pm | Meirion Owen & The Quack Pack |
| 6.00pm | The Royal Signals Motorcyle Display Team – The White Helmets |
| 7.00pm | The Overtones |
| 9.00pm | Massed Bands Finale Display |
| 9.45pm | Fireworks Display |
FIREWORKS
Fireworks start around 9.45pm and finish at 10pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
For nearly 30 years, the Shrewsbury Flower Show has said goodnight to thousands of visitors following a spectacular firework display. Designed by Kimbolton who produced the Pyrotechnic and Firework Displays (Ceremonies) at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the stunning display marries traditional and innovative methods, synchronised to music to produce an ever more exciting and unique fireworks finale.
The fireworks take place on both nights of the show, starting around 9.45pm and finishing at 10pm.
BANDSTAND
FRIDAY
Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir
12.45pm and 3.30pm
SATURDAY
Of One Accord
12.45pm and 3.30pm
LECTURE MARQUEE
Which is situated on the Dingle side of the Quarry Marquee.
FRIDAY
10.00am – “Flower Arranging Purely for Pleasure” – NAFAS Demonstrator , Anita Wright
11.00am – “Art of Exhibiting” – Nigel Bishop, RHS Judge
12.00am – “The Why, the when and the where of tree care in the garden” – Matthew Finney, Arbortech
1.00pm – “Unusual Edibles” Chris Smith, Pennard Plants
2.00pm – Question Time – Panel members Joe Swift, Penny Meadmore, Margaret Thrower and Matthew Finney
3.00pm – Celebrity Gardener’s Lecture – “Designing a Chelsea gold medal garden” – Joe Swift
4.00pm – “Flower Arranging Purely for Pleasure” – NAFAS Demonstrator, Anita Wright
SATURDAY
10.00am – “Flower Arranging Purely for Pleasure” – NAFAS Demonstrator , Jane Pugh
11.00am – “Art of Exhibiting” – Nigel Bishop, RHS Judge
12.00am – “The Why, the when and the where of tree care in the garden” – Matthew Finney, Arbortech
1.00pm – “Unusual Edibles” Chris Smith, Pennard Plants
2.00pm – Question Time – Panel members Penny Meadmore, Margaret Thrower, Matthew Finney & Nigel Bishop
3.00pm – Celebrity Gardener’s Lecture “The Fruity Garden – growing vines for wines and summer soft fruit for jams and juices” -Penny Meadmore
4.00pm – “Flower Arranging Purely for Pleasure” – NAFAS Demonstrator, Jane Pugh
DINGLE MARQUEE
FRIDAY
Ask the Expert
Scheduling will be announced shortly!
SATURDAY
Ask the Expert
Scheduling will be announced shortly!
FOODHALL
FRIDAY
09.30am John Torode
12.00pm Paul Crowe
1.00pm James Sherwin
2.00pm John Torode
3.30pm Tim Roberts
4.30pm John Torode
SATURDAY
09.30am John Torode
12.00pm Chris Burt
1.00pm James Sherwin
2.00pm John Torode
3.30pm Tim Roberts
4.30pm John Torode
CHILDREN’S AREA
The Children’s Area this year is going to be packed full of fun, exciting and free activities for people of all ages!
We have our favourite musical genius – Mr. Boom, joining us all the way from the Moon, will be bringing his unique and wonderful style of musical entertainment – will you be part of his band? Malcolm Malan will be amazing everyone with his magic show, and watch out for the Monster Gardening Show with Jack the Jester and friends.
For budding gardeners, decorate your own plant pot, and have some expert advice from David Hatfield when you plant your very own plants ready to take home.
Scaley, slimy, slithery, spikey, furry, feathery and fancy animals are all to be found in the Children’s Area – courtesy of Walford College and Chucks n Ducks. Come and say hello to them, and learn all about these fascinating creatures.
Feeling bouncy? Why not have a go in the Little Rascals Disco Dome, or scale the climbing wall from Wenlock Edge Activity Centre. Shrewsbury Town Football Club will have their giant inflatable penalty shoot-out, and will be running a football skills activity area.
Fancy learning a different skill? Why not have a go at some circus skills, or soap carving with the Shropshire Woodcarvers.
Get a free balloon from our balloon modeller, or get your face painted for free.
After all the excitement, why not have a quiet moment at the Bookfest stand. Bookfest will be running their popular book exchange – why not bring a book to swap and discover a whole new world of adventure?!
Remember, apart from the climbing wall, everything is completely free of charge for all.
Children’s Area Timetable
MORNING
Morning Timetable (Friday and Saturday)
10.45-11.30am Malcolm Malan with magic
11.30-12.15pm Jack the Jester with the Monster Gardening Show
12.15-1.00pm Mr Boom with songs and games
1.00-1.30pm David Hatfield with children’s planting
1.30-2.00pm Shropshire Woodcarvers with soap carving
AFTERNOON
Afternoon Timetable (Friday and Saturday)
2.00-2.45pm Malcolm Malan with Magic
2.45-3.30pm Jack the Jester with the Monster Gardening Show
3.30-4.15pm Mr Boom with songs and games
4.15-4.45pm David Hatfield with children’s planting
4.45-5.15 pm Shropshire Woodcarvers with soap carving