Organisers of the Shrewsbury Flower Show have
announced that Tom Kerridge
the extremely popular and loveable TV chef will be headlining the 2014 event.
Chef patron at the extraordinary
two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, Tom
is a great character with amazing presence, obvious warmth and an infectious
laugh. The BBC2 series Proper Pub
Food became a huge overnight success with excellent ratings and as a result Tom’s
fan base has been growing weekly with the accompanying book of the same title became
a best seller.
Prior to having his
own TV show, Tom appeared on shows such as Market Kitchen, MasterChef the
Professionals, Saturday Kitchen and has competed and won the main course twice on BBC2’s Great British Menu. No-one else has ever won twice!
Shropshire Horticultural Society Chairwoman
Donna Hamer said ‘Having Tom Kerridge at the 2014 Flower Show continues our aim
of bringing top chefs to Shrewsbury, he is a great character and no doubt his
enthusiasm for good food and his great personality will be a huge success in
the Foodhall.
The
origins of the Shrewsbury Flower Show and its organisers, The Shropshire
Horticultural Society, can be traced back over 180 years. Every August The
Shrewsbury Flower Show takes place in the picturesque setting of Shrewsbury’s
29-acre Quarry Park, with The Dingle, a magnificent sunken garden, providing a
magical centrepiece. The Shrewsbury Flower Show welcomes thousands of
visitors every year and provides an array of entertainment for all ages
including stunning flower arrangements, equestrian competitions and musical
arena displays, food and crafts, trade stands and a world class firework
display both evenings.
The
Shropshire Horticultural Society has welcomed many committee members over the
years and today is made up of 40 individuals who give their time freely in
order to put on this annual event. Supported by just 4 office staff and
an abundance of volunteers, all who work tirelessly to ensure that visitors,
many of whom have grown up with the show, return year on year and to continue
to attract new visitors.
Through
the success of the show, the Society continues to support the local community,
having made its first donation in 1878 for improvement to the Quarry Park. It
has subsequently made hundreds of donations to organisations throughout
Shropshire including St John’s Ambulance, the Quarry Restoration Project,
Princess Royal Hospital Telford and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Oswestry
Orthopaedic Hospital, Dial a Ride, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, St Chad’s Church
Restoration Fund and St Alkmunds Church.
For more information please call:- 01743
234055 or Email:- Marketing@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
