Annual Horticultural Show set to be blooming marvellous

Hailed as one of the biggest annual events in the Hartlepool calendar, the Horticultural Show will take place at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday 19 August, 12.30pm to 5pm and Sunday 20 August, 11am to 4pm.

The colourful event will showcase the finest flowers and vegetables across the North East, including champion carnations, dahlias, fuchsias, and sweet peas – to name but a few – as well as prize vegetables.

Growers who are top of the crops could pick up cash prizes for best display within each category and the Tom Hammond Special Award for best display in show.

Youngsters are also encouraged to take part, with children’s categories including best fruit or vegetable man, best picture of a garden and best small cake.

Show Secretary Tom Hammond said, “The standard of entries we see each year is always outstanding and never fails to impress the judges. We’re really looking forward to seeing some of the best displays from around the region. 

“Whether you’re a seasoned pro, just getting into gardening or a spectator, it’s a fun, free day out which the whole family will enjoy. We urge everyone to come along and try their luck in this year’s show.”

The National Gladiolus Society will also be holding its northern exhibition at the show, attracting growers from all over England.

The closing date for entries is Friday 18 August 2017. Copies of the show schedule and entry forms can be downloaded from www.hartlepool.gov.uk/hartlepool-horticultural-show or by calling 01429 869706.