Bloom 2017
Educational Mall Application Form
Key Information
CONTACT DETAILS:
Sales / Stand enquiries
John Hick
Administration
Aoife Binchy
[email protected] | +353 (0)1 295 8181
[email protected] | +353 (0)1 295 8181
General Bloom enquiries
Kerrie Gardiner
[email protected] | +353 (0)86 130 4170
Please ensure all sections are completed carefully. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
If you have any further enquiries, please see above for relevant contact person & email
address.
We strongly encourage you to please submit your completed
application form digitally (in Word format) to
[email protected] by Friday 27th January 2017.
However, if you would prefer to return your application by post, please see Garden
Events Ltd postal address at the end of the application form.
For information on Bloom, please contact:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion Enquiries: John Hick, e-mail [email protected] , Phone 01 295 8181
General Bloom Enquiries: Kerrie Gardiner, e-mail [email protected] , Phone: 086 130 4170
Website: www.bloominthepark.com
BLOOM
1 – 5 June 2017
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Bloom Educational Mall Application Form
Application Closing Date: Friday 27th January 2017
Please read the Bloom Floral Pavilion Rules and Regulations before completing this application form.
All applications will be acknowledged. Receipt does not guarantee acceptance.
Please keep a photocopy of this application for your records.
NB. A display of horticultural interest must be included, information only stands will not be
considered for inclusion in the Nursery & Floral Pavilion.
New rules and regulations have been included (updated 2015) please read attached rules and
regulations carefully.
Please note all sections are mandatory and will be required.
1. EXHIBIT CO-ORDINATOR DETAILS
(All communications will be conducted via the Exhibit Co-ordinator)
Name of Company:
Trading Name (for signage /
show guide / website):
Exhibit Co-ordinator:
Address:
(to which all correspondence
will be sent)
Postcode / Eircode:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Vat Number (outside
Ireland only):
Website:
For information on Bloom, please contact:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion Enquiries: John Hick, e-mail [email protected] , Phone 01 295 8181
General Bloom Enquiries: Kerrie Gardiner, e-mail [email protected] , Phone: 086 130 4170
Website: www.bloominthepark.com
Description, plan and
content of Exhibit
(please use additional pages
if needed)
3. EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
Number of Units
Please indicate the number of units required
Dimensions
Cost
3m frontage x 3m depth
€495.00
6m frontage x 3m depth
€895.00
Please note all prices quoted above exclude VAT @ 23%
If you are a registered VAT company please ensure you include your
VAT number in section 1 of this application form (Outside Ireland
only)
Subtotal:
€
VAT @ 23%: €
Total Payable: €
(50% payment due with application)
4. DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT OF STAND
Please note: this section MUST be completed by all applicants
For information on Bloom, please contact:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion Enquiries: John Hick, e-mail [email protected] , Phone 01 295 8181
General Bloom Enquiries: Kerrie Gardiner, e-mail [email protected] , Phone: 086 130 4170
Website: www.bloominthepark.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION
Bord Bia wants your help in promoting the Nursery Marquee as a key feature at Bloom.
What will happen the information?
Information supplied may be used by Bord Bia for media purposes in the promotion of the
show. By completing this form, you are agreeing to allow Bord Bia to use the information
provided before, during and following the show. For instance, Bord Bia sends regional releases
highlighting local companies taking part in Bloom.
Bord Bia does not undertake PR activity for any individual exhibitors, however Bord Bia
encourages companies to actively publicise their own participation.
1. Company Name:
2.
Please provide full PUBLIC CONTACT DETAILS below:
Company:
Point of Contact:
(i.e. the person
who could deal
with any media
queries or
interview
requests)
Address:
County:
Landline:
Mobile:
Email:
Website:
3. Company Description and Background - (Maximum 200 words)
Please provide detail about your business i.e. family run, expansion plans, employment,
specialties, new products, new business, etc.
4. Floral Information – (Maximum 200 words)
This will help in gaining media profile with the horticulture media. Please concentrate on new
or special interest planting or new product launches. Please detail unique or unusual items that
will be showcased at your stand.
5. What’s your top gardening tip for consumers?
Be creative! Bord Bia might use this in an e-zine or online.
PROMOTION
We encourage all exhibitors to undertake their own promotional activity that they will be
participating at the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to engage with Bloom’s social media
channels including:
 Twitter @bloominthepark and @bordbia - #Bloom will be the official hashtag for the
lead up and duration of the event
 Facebook - www.facebook.com/BloomInthePark and www.facebook.com/BordBia
 Instagram - @bordbia #Bloom
Looking to talk about Bloom? Please use the below text:
Bord Bia’s Bloom, Ireland’s largest gardening, food and family festival will take place over the
June Bank Holiday Weekend in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, 1st June to Monday 5th
June 2017. Bord Bia’s annual showcase of the best of Ireland’s horticulture and food industry
will once again feature a range of impressive show gardens, food features and family
entertainment. Tickets are on sale at www.bloominthepark.com. Don’t forget, kids go free!
PR Contact Details:
Elaine Crosse
Bord Bia’s Communications
Tel: +353 (0)1 614 2258
Mobile: +353 (0)87 761 7193
Email: [email protected]
Please Note

All Educational Stands are included in Judging Process and their stands must be finished to the
standards that are laid out in the Bloom Nursery & Floral Pavilion Rules and Regulations.

Displays must be completed in the time allocated. On Wednesday, 31st May the Educational Mall
will be cleared at 10:30hrs.

Queries regarding the Bloom Educational Mall should be directed to John Hick at
[email protected] or 01 295 8181

Please ensure you complete the Public Relations (PR) section of your application.

Each Exhibitor is reminded that he/she is responsible for effecting insurance cover for their
stand. In light of this can you please forward a confirmation of your insurance with the
information requested below with your application.
This confirmation should provide the following:
•
Title of the Insured
•
Insurance Company
•
Policy Number
•
Business Description
•
Dates of Cover
•
Limits of Liability - Employers / Public & Products Liability,
•
A specific indemnity to Garden Events Ltd and Bord Bia.
Please note that all Exhibitors will need to provide evidence of their insurance before the event.
BHP, our insurance brokers can offer quotations to Exhibitors.
Please contact Nick Ryan – [email protected] or 01 629 9903
Have you read the Bloom Nursery & Floral Pavilion Rules & Regulations? YES / NO
In submitting this application I/we confirm that if this application is successful I/we
will comply with Bloom Rules and Regulations and Health and Safety Policy
Signed _________
Exhibit Co-ordinator
____
Date
For information on Bloom, please contact:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion Enquiries: John Hick, e-mail [email protected] , Phone 01 295 8181
General Bloom Enquiries: Kerrie Gardiner, e-mail [email protected] , Phone: 086 130 4170
Website: www.bloominthepark.com
Please return this form via email to [email protected], with
50% of the total payment due by Friday 27th January 2017.
Payments can be made by the following:
 Cheques – made payable to Bord Bia and to be posted to the Garden
Events Ltd office (see below address)
 Credit Card – please call Georgina Nichols in Garden Events Ltd on +353 (0)1 295
8181
 Bank Transfer – **NB: All bank transfers should be clearly marked with the
code ‘NF’ followed by the business/trading name as a reference**
(Example: NF Garden Events Ltd)
Account Name: An Bord Bia
Bank Name: Allied Irish Bank
IBAN: IE11 AIBK 9313 6500 1641 73
Swift: AIBKIE2D
For any postal correspondence please see below address:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion
Garden Events Ltd
9 Sandyford Office Park
Sandyford
Dublin 18
D18 X3R8
Ireland
**Please note balance payments will be due by the end of March 2017**
For information on Bloom, please contact:
Nursery & Floral Pavilion Enquiries: John Hick, e-mail [email protected] , Phone 01 295 8181
General Bloom Enquiries: Kerrie Gardiner, e-mail [email protected] , Phone: 086 130 4170
Website: www.bloominthepark.com