The Shrewsbury Flower Show is in full swing once again, with 'enhanced' security measures in place this weekend amid continuing rumours of far-right protests.
The Shrewsbury Flower Show is in full swing once again, with 'enhanced' security measures in place this weekend amid continuing rumours of far-right protests.Two police officers armed with handguns in holsters were seen paying a routine visit to the Quarry for the 137th show as the crowds thronged to the venue for Friday's opening day of the two-day event.says that is"routine for any large event like the flower show" and isn't related to any national situation.
One attendee said she thought about the national situation for a"few seconds" but was not put off enjoying a day in the sunshine.Rebecca Chew, in her first year as floral chair at the Shropshire Horticultural Society's event committee, said:"We have seen a return of the old-style buzz. The smell of the marquees really hits you.Rebecca has a family link to the show as she is following in her dad Gordon Parry's footsteps.
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