A MUCH loved Vale village show could be coming to an end after 126 years unless new helpers can be found.

The traditional Badsey Flower Show, which was first established in 1888, has come under threat of closure as both the number of committee members and the amount of helpers dropped drastically.

Now the current group, who put together the show each year at the end of July on the village's recreation ground, are fighting back and trying to encourage people to help them save the event.

They have been dropping leaflets in the village hoping to get some support, but organisers said people do not need to be from Badsey to get involved.

In order for a new show to take place next year they need at least four new committee members.

Adrian Barradell, vice chairman of the committee, said: "We have done really well in building a good reputation for it but we do need some more people.

"I came to the village 13 years ago, we went to the show two or three years running and I said, 'I really love this'.

"So I asked if I could get involved and it's really rewarding. The best bit is in the middle of the day when it's all up and running, it's a great feeling."

Each event includes an array of exhibits and entertainment and attracts around 2,000 visitors.

However, with committee members decreasing and also aging, a new impetus of support is desperately needed.

Gordon Boon, committee chairman, said: "It’s pretty simple, unless we can find new people to get involved as event organisers and committee members it is very likely that the event will fold. We have an excellent group of helpers whose support on show day is invaluable but more are also always welcome at anytime.

"Many of the people currently involved are getting on in years and this autumn we also had to say goodbye to a colleague and committee member who had provided an invaluable contribution over a significant number years.

"We urge anyone reading this, who would like to do something for their local community to get in touch and get involved."

Committee members attend once a month meetings from September to June on a Monday night plus a small number of follow up pieces of work and also a commitment to help to run the event on show day.

Anyone interested will be welcomed to a find out more meeting at the Wheatsheaf Inn, Badsey on Monday, November 3, at 7pm.

For more information contact Gordon Boon on 07840 802759 or visit badseyflowershow.co.uk.