2019

Castlebank Park, Lanark ML11 9EG10th-12th May, 11am-5pm

Lanark Flowerfest

Our VIP GuestsLady Susan Haughey, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Business woman, Director of Kilbryde Hospice

Walter Swan, Lanark-born resident of The Royal Hospital Chelsea, veteran of Army and RAF

Motherwell Ladies’ Football Club, players in the Scottish Women’s Premier League having won SWPL2 in 2018

George Anderson MBE, Honorary President The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society and presenter of BBC’s “The Beechgrove Garden”, will chair a panel of local experts in a Gardeners’ Question Time on Sunday afternoon

FLOWERFEST is presented byLANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

We are grateful to South Lanarkshire Council for the use of Castlebank Park for the event

FLOWERFEST is funded byBORDER BISCUITS COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Welcome to FlowerfestFlowerfest celebrates the horticultural heritage of the Clyde Valley. The valley, known for growing tomatoes until imports became cheaper, is now a destination for

gardeners throughout the Central Belt with its flourishing Garden Centres.

The Royal Burgh of Lanark lies at the head of the Garden Valley, and boasts Castlebank Park, perched above the River Clyde, with the restored Castlebank Gardens and

Horticultural Centre, which is also home to Lanark in Bloom which keeps the town looking colourful all summer.

Lanark is also a hub for river and countryside walks including the trail round Lanark Loch.

The theme for Flowerfest 2019 is THE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL WORLD CUP which takes place in France in

June and for which Scotland’s Ladies have qualified.

Come and join in the fun in Castlebank Park

Fri/Sat/Sun 10-12 May, 11am – 5pmEntry: Adults £3 (£5 for weekend pass)

School age – FREE

Free Shuttle BusRoute from Castlebank to High Street, Rail Station,

Bus Station, Retail Park, Wellgate, Hyndford Place (Jacks)and back to Castlebank.

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Participating Schools, Children’s Nurseries...

School Containers kindly supplied by GP Plantscape LtdStanmore House SchoolSt Mary’s Primary School

Robert Owen Memorial Primary SchoolLanark Primary School

New Lanark Primary SchoolKirkfieldbank Primary SchoolUnderbank Primary School

Lanark Grammar SchoolSt Nicholas PlaygroupGrand-y-Care Academy

Clyde Valley KindergartenSt Mary’s Nursery

Competition will be judged by Motherwell Ladies’ Football Team

... and Garden CentresGOULDINGS OF ROSEBANK

GP PLANTSCAPE, KIRKFIELDBANKCOZIEGLEN NURSERY, CROSSFORD

REYNARD NURSERY, CARLUKEBROOKSIDE NURSERY, LARKHALL

LANARK IN BLOOMCLYDESDALE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES (CCI)

THE WOODLAND TRUSTLANARKSHIRE BEEKEEPERS

Programme of EventsFRIDAY 10 MAY 11.00 Gates open 12.00 Official Opening by Lady Susan Haughey, Lord Lieutenant of South Lanarkshire Mr Walter Swan, Chelsea Pensioner Motherwell Ladies’ Football Team 13.00 Judging of Garden Centre Patio Gardens 19.30 An evening of Rat Pack

SATURDAY 11 MAY - PERFORMANCE TIMESfrom 11.00 in the Performance Marquee

11.00 – 11.45 Leigh Milne, Magician 12.00 – 13.00 Lanark Amateur Musical Society LAMS 13.00 – 14.00 Sing Lanrik Choir 14.00 – 15.00 Davey Stu 15.00 – 16.00 Lanark Panto Club 16.00 – 17.00 Lanark Choral 19.30 – 23.00 The Mazdas & Crossing Styx

SUNDAY 12 MAY - PERFORMANCE TIMESfrom 12.00 in the Performance Marquee

12.00 – 13.00 Floral Art Club Demonstration 13.00 – 14.00 CCI Soap Demonstration 14.00 – 15.00 History of Castlebank Park by Paul Archibald 15.00 – 16.00 Gardeners’ Question Time panel chaired by George Anderson MBE

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In the Crafts Marquee...VINTACHE - Laura Grant

HAPPY ALICE CANDLES – Victoria CampbellIT’S ALL GONE SCONE – Jane Naismith

ARTY AVRIL – Avril McVerryPAINT IT PRETTY – Lesley Ritchie

NIRVANA YOGA – Ainslie KingI T BAGS – Irene Murray

REVAMPED BAGS – Lesley RandallCANCER RESEARCH – Janice Coulter

SCOTTIE DESIGNS – Jo TerryTHE TUTU CREW - Michele McLeod

FORTH COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE – Ann CarruthersSUPERLATIVE PEARLS – Shirley Murray

HARRIET MCLEISH ARTKIRSTEN HARRIS ART

KJ OILS & CLAY – Kirsty McDairmidBOWS BY HALO21 – Nicola Brewer

SALVADOR DANNY ART – Daniel MartinRAINY DAY CERAMICS – Jennifer Munro

SELKIRK DISTILLERS – Allan WalkerHEIDI HOUSE CRAFTS – Kimberley McCollAGNES MACLEAN GLASS - Agnes Maclean

LUCIE BRADLEY MEDICAL HERBALIST - Lucie BradleySHARON GRIGGS BOTANICAL ART - Sharon Donaghue

HOLA CREATIONS - Karen TerryLORRIANNE’S TREATS & SWEETS - Lorrianne Nimmo

THE WEE BOOK CORNER - Kellyanne GrantWHIMSICAL WHISPERS - Zena Murphy

MIMI’S HANDMADE WITH LOVE - Gina DunlopHOLMFOOT GALLERY - Tracy Weir

Kids’ Craft Marquee SectionThe Material Geeks Mini Takeover will

have book-in sessionsthroughout the three days of

the Festival.Details of these sessions can be found

on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/thematerialgeeks

Garden Pagodas

“Beyond the Flowerfest”CASTLEBANK PARKIn its heyday, Castlebank Park was noted for its extensive gardens. Restoration is being undertaken, and the WALLACE MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN in front of the main house now boasts 100 Freedom and 100 Braveheart roses.

CLYDE WALKWAYThe well-sign-posted CLYDE WALKWAY can be found beyond the main house: follow its zig-zag descent to the River and then walk up-river to the World Heritage Village of New Lanark (approx. 30 mins)

CASTLEBANK HORTICULTURAL CENTRECome and visit the newly-renovated Centre at the top of the grassy hill above the Crafts Marquee, meet our new Educational Gardener, hear about volunteering, see what’s being grown for Lanark in Bloom, enjoy a Mocktail, browse our gifts.

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVALWith the same opening times as Flowerfest, St Nicholas Church at the bottom of the High Street is staging a FLOWER FESTIVAL on the theme of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Donations welcome.

THE TOLBOOTH“BLOOMS” exhibition: art with horticultural theme.

AttractionsGarden Centres’ Exhibits

Schools and Nurseries Container Gardens

St Nicholas Church Flower Festival

Crafts Tent

Tolbooth Lanark “BLOOMS” art exhibition with horticultural theme

Face Painting

FREE outdoor YOGA taster 11am each day (Ainslie King)

Duke’s Deli, Prosecco and Gin Bar

Teatime

The Rollin’ Pig Hog Roast

Bake ‘N’ Butty (Fri and Sat)

New Lanark Ice Cream

Performance Arts in the Performance Marquee (Sat)

Bungee Trapeze / 5-a-side Football /

Obstacle Course / Merry-go-Round

Tractor Rides round the Park

Chainsaw Sculptor (Sat and Sun)

Bands and Music

Friday Night JAZZ EVENING

Saturday Night ROCK NIGHT

Talks and Demonstrations in Performance Marquee (Sun)

GARDENERS’ QUESTION TIME (Sunday afternoon, panel chaired by George Anderson MBE of Beechgrove Garden