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Aug 2023
Ex-Simply Red band member to judge at Harrogate allotment show
A former member of the band Simply Red will be among the judges at next weekend's allotment show in Harrogate.
Harrogate and District Allotment Federation will be holding its 62nd annual show in the Sun Pavilion in Valley Gardens from 11pm to 4pm next Sunday.
The show gives allotment plot holders from Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge the opportunity to showcase their gardening achievements.
The allotment sites will display Simply Red-themed arrangements for this year’s inter-site allotment competition
The arrangements, which will include red flowers, fruit and vegetables, will be judged by Knaresborough-born Tim Kellett, a former member of the band Simply Red.
The outstanding exhibit winner in 2021.
Judging will take place between 10am and noon and then Councillor Eamon Parkin, deputy mayor of Ripon, and his consort Lucy Proud will officially open the show.
Trophies will be awarded at the end to plot holders who have achieved the most points in certain categories or who have presented particularly good exhibits.
Nick Smith, director of Harrogate Flower Shows, will present the prizes.
Profits from the show go to a local nominated charity each year to enhance their gardening projects.
This year’s chosen charity is Ripon in Bloom, which intends to use the donation to help with the refurbishment of Bedern Bank.
The show includes a plant stall.
Entry to the Show is free. There will be a raffle, tombola stall, cakes, produce and plant stalls as well as artisan craft stalls and stalls showcasing local charities.
Stray Horns will play in the Bandstand from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
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