22 - 23 JUNE 2019DEAN’S PARK GARDENS, YORK MINSTER

Sunday 11am - 4pm

Saturday12 - 4pm

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Plant and Flower Market

Take this opportunity to purchase from, and speak to, local flower farmers, florists, nurseries and specialist growers from across the County, each of whom will be showcasing their unique products for you to take home and add to your own garden, vegetable patch or windowsill.

Expect plants and posies from Askham Bryan Horticultural College, iBloom Florists, Botanic, Fayrefield Plant Nursery, Miss Pots Plant Emporium and floral photography from Tessa Bunney!

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Flower and Produce Show

Take a peek under the canvas of our old school marquee, and see what entries have come in for Bloom’s first Flower & Produce Show. This traditional event with a contemporary twist will showcase the talent of York’s most green-fingered residents and those with a flair for baking, jam making and more! Best in show prizes from The National Trust, The Dean Court Hotel, The Botanist, Yorganics, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Rainbows Ceramics & Fortyfive Vinyl Café. Entries are accepted on the day 8 - 10am for information see visityork.org/bloom.

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All information correct at time of print. The organisers reserve the right to alter or withdraw activities at any time. Discover the latest information at visityork.org/bloom

Bloom! is back in miniature this summer with a host of brilliant events, workshops and offerings for all the family. With a selection of some of York’s best-loved green-fingered businesses, local growers, community garden groups and many more, we hope that you enjoy the weekend and will be back for more next summer!

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Please note that we are aiming to keep this festival plastic free as far as possible. Please ensure that you recycle everything you can in the bins available.

Riverford OrganicFind out more about how you can get your organic fresh food straight to your front door!

York Minster FloristsGet your cameras out and snap a selfie surrounded by a beautiful floral picture frame created by the wonderful floristry team at York Minster.

ibloom FloristsThis one you simply won’t be able to miss! Totally fresh, all locally grown, this installation created by York’s ibloom florists will definitely wow!

Tessa Bunney Photography #britishflowersAn outdoor photographic exhibition showcasing a selection of stunning British Flowers, each grown by British Flower Farmers.

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SAT & SUN 11AM - 1PM & 2 - 4PM | FREEThe Bee Story Workshop!

Join arts practitioner and bee enthusiast Florence Boyd for a fun, informative and creative workshop exploring the life of the humble bumble bee!

SUNDAY 12.30 - 4PM | FREEDrop-in Mandala Making Workshop

Another fun and particularly therapeutic workshop with artist Mim Robson. Create your own flower mandalas (temporary artworks made with flowers, leaves and petals) from items found around the Dean’s Park Gardens.

SATURDAY 10.30AM - 12PM | FREEFruit & Vegetable Portraits

Meet the wonderful Mim Robson who will encourage you to look at portrait painting with an entirely fresh view, helping you create the wackiest, greenest, tastiest pictures you ever did see!

SATURDAY 2 - 3.30PM | FREEFruit & Vegetable Sculptures

Take inspiration from the buildings, trees and the lofty Minster nearby and create your own eco-friendly, compostable sculptures with artist Mim Robson.

SAT & SUN 11AM & 2PM | FREEPollinator Prowl with St Nicks

Thanks to the hard work of pollinating insects we can all eat fruit and veg and enjoy beautiful gardens. Learn more about these busy creatures as we explore the surrounding gardens.

SUNDAY 11AM - 4PMWall Flower Workshop with Hatti McKenzie

Join Hatti McKenzie, local artist, gardening enthusiast and Chair of ‘The Friends of The Lanes Community Garden’ and help with her campaign to bring more plants to York’s residential streets. Donations to The Friends of The Lanes Community Garden.

SUNDAY 12 - 4PM | FREEHula Hoop Hooray with York’s High Hoops

Take advantage of being outside, to have a go and learn hula hoop and poi skills with York’s ‘High Hoops’. How many hoops can you keep going at once?

SUNDAY 12 - 4PM | BOOKING ESSENTIALPilates in the Park

Lou of York Pilates People will be breaking out of the studio to provide a one-off outdoor class! Focus on your body, feel the elements, and forget about the inside world.Book using yorkpilatespeople.as.me/bloom

SUNDAY 11AM - 4PMYonder Honey

A jar of Yonder Honey is a snapshot in time and place. Meet Julia Smith, the bee-keeper behind the honey, and find out more about bees and beekeeping.

SUNDAY 11AM - 4PMFlower Power York

Find out more about local organisation Flower Power York whilst you sample some of their produce made from the spices, plants and flowers grown by the team! Mango Lassi with fennel seeds anyone? Donations to Flower Power York.

SUNDAY 12 - 2PM | FREEEdible York Bring & Share Community Picnic

Join the Edible York community picnic for a chance to meet, and learn about, the communities growing their own fruit and vegetables in York.

SAT & SUN 11AM - 4PMGardening for Wildlife - Advice Surgery

Meet St Nicks – York’s centre for nature and green living – and chat to this knowledgeable bunch about how you can make your garden, yard or front windowsill more wildlife friendly.

SATURDAY 12 - 4PMBee Lovely! With Neal’s Yard Remedies

Experience the Bee Lovely skincare range from Neal’s Yard Remedies – a range central to their Save the Bees Campaign - with a free mini treatment experience courtesy of their lovely York team.

SATURDAY 12 - 4PM | FREECircus Skills York Workshop!

Come and try your hand at some circus skills, under the watchful guidance of Circus Skills York. Have a go at juggling, plate spinning and flower-sticks!

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Sunday23 June

For more information visityork.org/bloom

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