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The Hillview Farm Butterfly Barrel Competition
Our Schools competition for 2009 has very kindly been sponsored by Hillview Farm at Ashmore Green, Thatcham. The 2007 competition was an Edible Container competition, the theme for which was called 'Grub in a Tub'; the standard of entries was high, and the winners were: 1st John Rankin
Junior School For 2009 the theme changes to flowers, but in a container specifically designed to attract butterflies, moths and beneficial insects. The most attractive scheme with plenty of native and other species to attract the 'good bugs' and butterflies will receive the most points. This competition will be called 'Butterfly Barrel'. The finished container can be anything in which the plants can grow successfully (ie, have free drainage etc). The filled container must be freestanding and reasonably portable in order that it can be moved to the showground site without use of machinery (such as a fork-lift) therefore a stone trough might not be appropriate! Innovative, homemade or recycled containers will be looked upon very favourably. Maximum height and width of container: 80cm x 80cm The plants might include flowers that will attract butterflies, moths and beneficial insects. The most attractive scheme with plenty of native and other species to attract the 'good bugs' and butterflies will receive the most points. As the show is early in the season you can include certain flowers and grasses, even if they are not at maximum flowering point. There are many lists on the Internet of such plants An accompanying board (max size 80 x 100cm) showing work by the children (eg. Drawings of 'good bugs'and butterflies or other related pictures or notes) may also be part of the display, but this is not essential. The winning entries will receive a prestigious award and the winning school will also receive additional prizes. Entries must be made by 1st May 2009 at the latest to guarantee acceptance in the Show, and all containers must be delivered/displayed at the Show by 9am on Friday 19th June 2009 at the latest. They may be delivered on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th June 2009 to Newbury Showground or on Thursday 19th to West Woodhay House. There is a refundable fee of £10 which must be sent with your entry, which will only be forfeited in the event of non-attendance. This competition is open to all Schools in Berkshire,
Hampshire & surrounding Counties - please click
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In Aid
of the Berkshire Community Foundation, six local Churches, the Newbury
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