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Southport Flower Show 17-19th August 2000 Show Snaps

Veteran Broadcaster and Gardener Roy Lancaster OBE regales the crowd with his tale of the lad from Bolton who discovered the Mexican Tobacco Plant. There's non-stop entertainment and a chance to rest the aching feet in the area around the historic central bandstand.

For sale at one of the many stalls was this larger than normal chess set, ideal for those who enjoy a classic wargame on their patio. Along with this Oriental style set, the more traditional Staunton pieces are available, along with childrens' favourite, 'draughts', all cast in weather-resistant concrete.

There's all-day entertainment in the Arena too. When we got there, this big feller was hacking his way through a tree whilst stood on a springboard, 3 metres up in the air! Don't try this at home on your neighbours' Leylandii!

The Daily Mail is the main sponsor of the Southport Flower Show, and their display garden was a tad disappointing, to say the least. Very orthodox, no sense of adventure, traditional consrvative values - all that one expects from that publication. This run-of-the-mill water feature was a token effort at creating some interest.

As if to emphasise the point, look at this typical bit of suburban British garden - artificial walling blocks, with artificial riven paving and geraniums planted in soldier-straight rows. Oh how very inspired! ;~)

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