New president for Shrewsbury Flower Show

Richard Burbidge, who has been appointed the president of Shropshire Horticultural Society, was named High Sheriff of Shropshire in 2011 having been appointed Deputy Lieutenant in 2007, and was awarded an OBE for services to industry and the community in 2004.

Mr Burbidge is also chairman of the Sir Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, chairman of the Board of Governors of Shrewsbury School and currently sits on the Advisory Board at University Centre Shrewsbury.

He was named president of Shropshire Horticultural Society at the charity’s AGM - the post runs for 12 months. Andrew Cross was appointed chairman of the society for the next two years at the same meeting.

“I am proud to have been appointed president of the Shropshire Horticultural Society for the coming year," he said.

“It’s an exciting time of year as preparations for the Shrewsbury Flower Show gather pace, with this year’s event promising to be really special.

“It will be our 132nd show. We have some excellent attractions already signed up along with a comprehensive list of varied trade stands, activities for children and the wonderful blooms Shrewsbury Flower Show is globally renowned for.”

This year’s show will be in The Quarry on August 9 and 10.

For more information about the show visit shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk or call 01743 234058.