Despite a poor weather forecast in advance of the Chorley Flower Show, when it came to it there was only one short sharp shower, and this not until the Sunday. However, it was a bit soggy underfoot and that affected how we set up the activities in our stall.
This year we had a new large ‘four seasons’ banner designed by our member Sue Jackson, featuring wild flowers, nuts, berries, and fungi she had photographed in the Park. We also displayed our new bunting made by Sue and fellow member Sue Giles. It all made for an eye catching effect.
We gave away, in exchange for donations, about 120 plants grown by our members. Numerous young families enjoyed the children’s colouring and leaf rubbing activities. The raffled painting was particularly popular, it was won by a Mrs. Cooper from Euxton.
Friends of Astley Park 