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Flower and Craft show blooms in Sea Mills
Bristol was blessed with a day of sunshine in an otherwise rainy week just in time for the annual Sea Mills Flower and Craft Show, held this year at St Edyth’s Church on September 6.
The show was opened by lord mayor Henry Michallat, Conservative councillor for Stoke Bishop, in his first official appointment on home turf since starting his term as lord mayor four months ago. He was 27 when first elected and is now the youngest Bristol lord mayor in living memory.
“I’m keen to do more events locally, but one of the best things about being lord mayor has been being able to go to events and projects in different parts of the city. It’s the amazing volunteers all over the city that make events like this happen,” Henry says.
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The Flower and Craft Show has taken several different incarnations in Sea Mills over the last 100 years.
Despite the dry summer, which meant many gardens had peaked way before the show, there were still almost 200 entries. Fruit and vegetable entries were down but local residents excelled with entries in the craft activities for both adults and children.
Barbara Skakle won a third prize rosette for her garden-themed knitted tea cosy
Aniket Sardona bucked the dry summer trend with beautiful vegetables, topping several categories and winning the gardening cup for best vegetables. He also won a trophy in the flower category.
Aniket Sardona with possibly the biggest marrow ever shown at the Sea Mills Flower and Craft Show
Trophies were also awarded for handicrafts, photography and preserves.
This graffiti style Sea Mills-themed artwork won in the juniors 11-16 category
There was entertainment throughout the day, including a ukulele group and belly dancing.
Belly dancing at the Sea Mills Flower and Craft Show
Profits from the event will go to local causes, including contributing to the upkeep of flower planters on Sea Mills Square.
Mary Milton is reporting on Sea Mills as part of Bristol24/7’s Community Reporters programme, aiming to amplify marginalised voices and communities often overlooked by mainstream media.
This initiative is funded by our public, Better Business members and a grant from the Nisbets Trust.
All photos: Mary Milton
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