What a great day we had for this year’s Summer Show!

Another year with mixed weather to contend with and still the standards were high, with many vegetables and flowers represented.  We had many new visitors with several new members joining the Society and supported all day by our hard working volunteers and committee members.  We THANK YOU all! 

The judges were very impressed with the standard especially the Domestic and Handicraft classes with compliments (well deserved) in the cake department.  Flower arrangements with the title “Pub Signs” were very well thought out and the juniors produced many “Beetles” from beans and amazing “Sundials” from recycled material.  

We also had a large plant sale together with our shop and raffle and of course refreshments which were enjoyed by many.  We wish to pass on our grateful thanks to all our members who volunteered and helped us out on the day and we hope every one enjoyed the show.  Gillian Coppen, Show Secretary

CUP WINNERS

Highest points in Juniors, 7 & under – ‘The Children’s Cup’ – Amy-Jayne Graham

Highest points in Juniors, 8 to 11 years – ‘The Rex Page Cup’ –  Aimee Lister

Best Exhibit in Juniors – ‘The Gerveaux Dunn Cup’ – Aimee Lister

Highest Points in Vegetables – ‘The F Powell Challenge Cup’ – Robert Lee

Best Exhibit in Vegetables – ‘The Alfred Edward Ife Cup’ – Len Wakeling

Heaviest Marrow – ‘The J & G Matthews Cup’ – David Hart

Highest Points in Flowers – ‘The J & G Matthews Challenge Cup’ – Michael Shrimpton

Best Exhibition in Flowers – ‘The Frank Barbrook Challenge Cup’ – Shirley Thorp

Winner of the Fuchsia Class 49 – ‘The Edward Turner Cup’ – Ken Thorp

Highest Points in Flower Arrangement – ‘The Lilian Belcher Memorial Cup’ – Deborah Farthing

Best Exhibit in Flower Arrangement – ‘The Frederick Hayward Cup’ – Sheila Wright

Novice Class for Flower Arrangement – ‘The Novice Cup’ – Mrs S Churchill

Highest Points in Domestic – ‘The Mrs G W Free Cup’ – Deborah Farthing

Best Exhibit in Domestic – ‘The Harold Finch Challenge Cup’ – Bernard Simpson

Highest Points in Handicraft – ‘The Silver Candlestick’ – Deborah Farthing

Best Exhibit in Handicraft – ‘The Arthur Carter Challenge Cup’ – Linda Lister

Garden News Top Tray – 1^st Robert Lee, 2^nd Joe Cook, 3^rd Fiona Adedotun

Garden News Top Vase – 1^st Shirley Wakeling, 2^nd Michael Shrimpton, 3^rd Linda Lister

Highest Points in Vegetables & Flowers - Fred Lewis Shield – Robert Lee

Highest Points in Flower Arrangement, Domestic & Handicraft - .The Rev Alexander Shield’ – Deborah Farthing

‘Banksian Medal’ given by RHS – Robert Lee

Best Kept Front Garden & Best Kept Allotment Results 

Best Kept Front Garden - Winner of the Town Cup – 1^st Pamela Clack, 2^nd Mr & Mrs Pay, 3^rd Mr & Mrs Stitchbury 

Best Kept Allotment – Alderman Turner Cup –1^st Robert Lee, 2^nd Mr G Shirmer, 3^rd Joe Cook