“GROW, Show and Share” Penarth’s latest gardening, growing and making event opens this weekend.

Unlike traditional horticultural shows, there won’t be formal judging and competitions for children will play a large part in this event with something for all ages, including competitions for a 60 second video of anything growing in Penarth, the tallest sun flower, miniature gardens and a photography competition.

Committee member of the Friends of St Augustines Church, where the event will take place, Andrew Davidson said about the event: “It will provide a wonderful opportunity to show the world that Penarth is not just one of the 30 best places to live in the UK, but also somewhere people grow fantastic vegetables, fruit and flowers and are exceptionally creative.

“I loved the old horticultural show and want to help recreate that spirit of excitement and pride – but in a different way that will suit a different generation.”

The event will be opened by Victoria Wade RHS Gold Medallist and the mayor of Penarth Cllr Rosemary Cook at St Augustine’s Church this Saturday, September 19 at 11am and will run until 5pm. On Sunday, September 20 the event runs from noon to 4.15pm.

Entry for adults is £2, children go for free.