2023 Asfordby Show
This years Asfordby Show takes place on Saturday 16th September. Download this years schedule here.
2022 Asfordby Show
This year marks the return of of the Asfordby Show, taking place on Saturday 17th September. Download this years schedule here.
ASFORDBY PLANT SALE
On Saturday May 28th from 9:30-13:00 there will be a plant sale outside the co-op in Asfordby, come along and add some colour to your houses and gardens.
Asfordby Parish Arts Garden Produce and Crafts Show September 2020
The committee would like to pass on there best wishes to all and hope you are keeping safe and well in these challenging times.
With most shows there is a large amount of work that goes on in preparation starting some months beforehand. Under the current lockdown conditions this work has been delayed. We have now reached the time we’re a decision has to be made as further delay would have an impact on the show.
The committee have reviewed the possibility of the show continuing this year, taking into consideration the current government guidelines and the responsibility of keeping everyone safe. Each committee member was given an opportunity to vote (via correspondence). The decision was that the show should not go ahead by a unanimous vote. This years show has therefore been cancelled.
We will see you all next year hopefully under less stressful conditions.
The Committee
2019 Asfordby Show
This year marks the seventh year of the Asfordby Show, taking place on Saturday 14th September. Download this years schedule here.
sixth asfordby show a great success
Well our sixth show has been and gone, so very quickly. Although some of the entries were down on last year the show was very well supported and attended.
We take our hats off to the exhibitors of flowers, fruit and vegetables who managed to enter first class exhibits after what has been a challenging growing year. The standard of all other classes was again outstanding, the judges were greatly impressed.
Once again one of the highlights was the exhibits by the children of the village, these included:Captains Close School, Rainbows, Jean Kemps Group, and individual entries.
To be able to put on a show of this nature each year requires a band of people who give their time freely, these include: The group of independent judges, some off who travel considerable miles without remuneration. Our group of local helpers and volunteers who help with delivering flyers, preparing the hall, setting up and running the tombola and raffle etc and not forgetting the ladies who serve and make the food, teas and lovely cakes, to them all and any we haven’t mentioned a very big thank you.
The committee would also like to thank all exhibitors for taking part and to congratulate all the winners, we look forward to seeing you all next year, hopefully with a better growing year?
We have one unclaimed raffle prize, unfortunately with no identification so if you have raffle ticket number 624 then please contact us via our email address.
If you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns about the show then please use this website or our email address to contact us. Once again thank you all for the support that you give us.
ASfordby show NEWS
We will be holding a pre Show meeting on Wednesday 5th September at 07:30 pm at Bradgate flats. We will be discussing the final details of the show and allocation of rolls. If you require an agenda please contact us on our email address. If you wish to get involved then please come along, or alternatively again contact us on our email address. asfordbyshow@gmail.com
ASfordby show 2018 update
As our sixth show approaches can we take this opportunity to inform all exhibitors that our preferred method of placing your entries is the week before the show, using the following methods:
By hand at 17 Station Lane Asfordby from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th between 5pm and 7pm.
By phone on 01664813180 at the same times as above.
By email at asfordbyshow@gmail.com this can be done at any time from Monday 10th up to 7:00pm on Thursday 13th.
This enables entry cards to be ready on the morning of the show enabling a smoother process, it also enables us to pre plan the show layout.
This year we have introduced a prize for each junior class winner. This consists of a medal and certificate, these will be given out at the presentation of prizes at the end of the show.
If you wish to donate any items for our tombola or raffle then please contact us on the above email
Don’t forget this is an open show so why not have a go, again if you require help or advice then please contact us on the above email.
Don’t forget you can download the schedule here.
meeting notes – 10 January 2018
A good turn out with some new faces thanks to all who gave up their time to attend. Mrs Helen Atkins agreed to take on the chairperson role for the coming year. Discussions around the vacant position of President resulted in a prominent person of the village is to be approached, more of this later.
This years donations were agreed to go to the following:
Midland co-op charity- Dementia UK
Asfordby Parochial Church Council
Leicester Guild of Judges
A new committee member Mrs J Oram who is on the staff of Asfordby captains close has agreed the be the liaison between the show and the school. One of the objectives of the committee has been to improve this link so that the children’s section can more reflect their educational needs.
The unused raffle price of a garden voucher is to be donated to Mrs Oram for use by the children and school.
Dates for the forthcoming year are as follows:
The next meeting will be on the 21st March at Bradgate flats at 7:00 pm.
The main agenda will be around the revision of the rules and show classes before the schedule goes to print.
The plant sale will be held around the end of May beginning of June. The date will be confirmed when the availability of the site as been agreed. This is an Ideal opportunity to come along and bag a bargain.
The date of this years show is September 15th once again at the Village Hall
Next meeting date
The next meeting will take place at Bradgate flats on Wednesday 10th January at 7:00pm
Main agenda items are around election of vacant committee positions, officers reports and a review of this years schedule. Come along if you are interested.
We also have new lines of communication. Our new email address for all communications and online entries, is: asfordbyshow@gmail.com. We have a new Facebook page: asfordbyshow.
We are also now on Twitter: asfordbyshow1
2017 Show winners
The show winners for 2017 were:
Section A. Mick Naylor
Section B. Mrs W Parrott
Section C. Graham Johnson
Section D. Mrs B. Witcomb
Section E. Mr D Stewardson
Section F. Mr D. J. Williamson
Section G. Mrs D Bullimore
Section H. Mrs D Bullimore
Section J. Holly Measures
Section k. Mick Naylor
Best in show grown. Mrs W. Parrott
Best in show Arts and crafts. Mrs D Bullimore
Best in show juniors. Holly Measures
This year there was 537 entries across the show. Once again a big thank you to all our committee and volunteers who’s hard work made the show a success. We would also like to thank all the judges and the Leicester guild of judges for giving their time for free and giving their professional advice and help. We will be holding our next meeting on Wednesday 25th October at Bradgate flats starting at 7:00 pm, this will also include our annual general meeting and election of committee members.
So if you wish to get involved or have any ideas for improving the show please come along.
Another great show.
A big thank you to all exhibitors for taking part and making it such a great success we hope you enjoyed the experience.
We would also like to thank the volunteers for all of there hard work. The exhibits were of a really high standard surprisingly after the difficulties caused by the weather for the grown sections. The judges once again commented on the standard and all enjoyed the show, most staying on to enjoy it. The children's section was again well supported, so a big thank you to all of our junior organisations and Captains Close school
Lastly thank you to all of the visitors to the show for supporting us it is nice to see the hall full, plus your support of the raffle, Tombola and refreshments ensures that the show will continue.
Are you a lucky winner? We have two unclaimed raffle prizes, they are both orange tickets numbers 31 and 222, if you have these tickets then please contact us.
General Meeting notes – 6th September 2017
Update of some of the discussions that took place at the meeting held on the 6th September at Bradgate Flats (this is not the minutes.)
Correspondence has been received from one of our judges Mrs Burton, who unfortunately due to a health problem is not able to judge at this year’s show. A card of thanks and get well will be sent from the committee. Mrs Manship, who is one of our current judges, has agreed to include Mrs Burtons classes with her own.
Another of our long standing committee members and judges Mrs Eggleston has also had to pull out of her duties at this year’s show, the committee will contact her with our best wishes and express our gratitude for all she has done in the past, hopefully we will see her again soon.
Also Emma Lovegrove has resigned from the committee due to other commitments, once again the committee expressed their gratitude for all the work she has done especially around the children's section, we hope she may still be able to send us ideas in the future.
A review of the finances was given which indicated we are in a healthy state going into the show. Wereviewed the cost of this website and agreed to evaluate over the year its effectiveness by looking into the use of the website by other local groups in order to reach a wider audience.
A review of the preparation for this year’s show was then discussed and it seems that all is going well, although there is always room for more help and donations on the day. Posters and banners are now all mostly up around the three villages of Asfordby and also Hoby. The raffle hamper contents are doing well with more promises of items given and any further donations for the show or the raffle itself will be gratefully received. The tombola prizes are also looking good but more are needed, so again if you have any unwanted items please let us know. We decided to look into the possibility this year of rotating the different groups around the hall in order to give a fresh look to the layout.
We are discussing the idea into launching a competition for our schools to design a logo for the show that can be used on the front cover of the schedule so watch this space. All ideas and suggestions will be welcomed.
At the close of meeting we were surprised when our Chairman and Co-Founding member Mick Naylor announced his intention to stand down from his post and the committee at the AGM in October, the committee accepted his wishes and thanked him very much for all his time and effort over the past 5 years, he also assured us that he will still continue to support the show.
Lastly don't forget the show on Saturday 16th this is your show so come along and enjoy it, even have a go and enter, there are plenty of categories to suit all and you may be surprised.
ASFORDBY PLANT SALE
On Saturday June 3rd at 10:00 there will be a plant sale outside the co-op in Asfordby, come along and add some colour to your houses and gardens.
Notes from the meeting
held on the 16th Feb.
Previous minutes, correspondence and committee reports all reviewed and accepted.
Confirmation of the hall booking for the 2017 show was given, this is to be Saturday 16th of September 2017. A final review of the 2017 schedule was completed, with only a few minor changes. It is hoped these will be available within the next six to eight weeks, updates on progress will be given on this web site as will a copy of the schedule when completed.
This years plant sale will again take place in the village. The proposed date is Saturday 3rd June. This date, time and location will be confirmed soon. Once again there will be a good selection of plants and sundries at reasonable prices.
Confirmation of this years donations to be given are:
• Asfordby captains close pre school.
• Asfordby brownies.
• Leicester guild of judges.
The time and date of the next meeting will be on Thursday 11th May at 19:00 at Bradgate flats,
all welcome.
YET another great ASFORDBY SHOW
This years Asfordby Show was better than ever, with a great turn out and huge support from the village. We had 250 people enter across 112 different classes (including a large number of entries from the children of Captains Close School) the total entries were 562.
The main trophies were awarded by Mr Pearce deputy head of Captains Close school.
The winners were:
Section A – Vegetables – The Bob Edwards trophy: Mick Naylor
Section B – Chrysanthemums – Fred Porter Memorial Trophy: Wendy Parrott
Section C – Dahlias – Melton Times Trophy: Graham Johnson
Section D – Garden Flowers – Fred Porter Perpetual Trophy: Mr D Williamson
Section E – Fruit – Epsom Cup: A. Scoffield
Section F – Homecrafts – Salver: Pete Williams
Section G – Arts and Crafts – Brian King Vase: Mrs S Dawson
Section H – Floral Art – Town Estate Trophy: Daphne Bullimore
Section K – Novelty – M.M.C & D society trophy: Mr D Stewardson
Section J – Junior section – Best in Junior section Shield: Ava Groom
Overall Best Grown Exhibit – J.Smart/J Stockade Trophy: Wendy Parrott
Overall Best Exhibit Arts & Crafts – John Hill Trophy: Mrs S Dawson
We had a total of 8 judges covering all of the classes, most of the judges have been with us for the four years and will be back for next years show, they all agreed that the standards were very high this year.
We would like to say a huge thanks to the local businesses who helped with donations for raffle prizes: The Grange Garden Centre, Vinny’s Butchers, The Good Grub Co, Asfordby Garage and Asfordby Northfield Stores.
And finally a big thank you to all of the people who made the show possible including: The girls who provided all of the lovely cakes alongside the tea’s and coffee’s, all the hard work put into the Tombola by Daphne and John. All of the helpers selling raffle tickets. All of the hard work put into the lucky dip, and Charlotte for the judges meals. Without you all we would not have a show, but thanks to you we will be back next year.
The next Annual General meeting will be at Bradgate Flats on October 19th at 7pm.
Upcoming 2016 September show
This years show will again take place at Asfordby Parish Hall on Saturday 17th of September. You can enter into any of our categories by downloading the entry form and categories guide. Entry fees are as follows: Sections A-H & K £0.20/class with a £1 entry fee. Section J (junior section) is Free to enter with no registration fee.
On the day of the show the hall will be open at 8.15 until 11am for the staging of exhibits. The judging will then take place between 11.30 am and 1.30 pm. The show will then be open for public viewing between 1.30 and 4.30 pm. Presentation of prizes will be at 4.00 pm, with the sale of any produce at 4.45 pm. Prize money will be paid following the presentation.