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Horticultural Show


Lots happening at the Horticultural Show this year, inside and out and down at the river…..

For the first time the Kit Hill group of the Cornwall Beekeepers Association had a stand at the Golberdon Horticultural Show on the 18th August. The display included bee identification, plants for bees and honey tasting. Geoff and Mary Hardman, (Chair and Secretary of Kit Hill CBKA respectively) cajoled passers-by to try honeys of six distinct flavours – all dependent on what the bees had foraged for. Dale Wood brought along his observation hive which proved very popular with visitors trying to spot the queen.  Kit Hill Beekeepers can be contacted via the secretary Mary Hardman at m.a.hardman@btinternet.com Continue reading →

59th South Hill Horticultural Show, get your schedule here


Everybody has a skill… do YOU grow tasty fruit, perfect vegetables, perfect blooms?  Do you enjoy baking or photography?  Or are you handy with a needle and thread, or a paintbrush?  Whatever your hobby, you could win a prize at the South Hill Horticultural Show on August 18th 2018.

This year we also have a Dog Show and a Duck Race, both organised by Callington Young Farmers Club, raising money for St Luke’s Hospice, show funds and Club funds.

PLUS a CAR BOOT SALE, Bring your items to sell or donate for us to sell, raising money for the Parish Hall Funds, a FIVER a pitch >> contact events@south-hill.co.uk or Ali 384544

Full details in the Show schedule – get yours here…

Callington Horse Show (and Dog Show)


A great day was had on June 27th by a near capacity attendance. The weather was perfect this year, attracting Horses and Ponies of every size and many Dogs showing themselves to have the waggiest tails or most appealing eyes, best mover or sausage catcher. This year was the 40th Show and to mark this milestone 40th Celebration Rosettes were presented to all competitors. Continue reading →

55th South Hill Horticultural Show


You really know that Summer is coming to South Hill when you find that the Schedule for the Flower Show has been finalised!

FS CoverIn this 55th year of the Show, you can enter your fruit, veg, crafts and cookery in 116 exciting classes. With 17 classes for children and young people, there’s something for everyone, so start your planning now.

The show will take place on Saturday August 16th 2014 at the Parish Hall in Golberdon, opening at 2pm. Prizes will be presented by Sheryll Murray MP, at 4.30pm.

You can download the full Schedule here:

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