We had a very successful 2023 Annual Summer Show on Saturday 29 July and the committee would like to thank everyone who helped make it such an enjoyable day.

There were 28 entrants who submitted a total of 173 individual entries across the 44 categories: this is a small increase on last year. Well done to everyone who entered and we were thrilled that no less than 15 entrants achieved a first place in one or more categories. Our judges were impressed by the number of entries in a number of the categories and also by the overall quality in what has been a year of challenging weather.

Many people came along to view the exhibits during the afternoon and enjoyed tea, coffee & cakes. There was no charge for the refreshments but we did ask for Donations for the Food Bank and thanks to your generosity we collected £126.50.

Val Carse, Chair, presented the trophies and congratulated all the trophy winners (listed below) and everyone who took part.

Proceedings were drawn to a close with an auction of produce. Thanks to the skill of Colin Huggins, and your generosity, we raise an additional £109 for the Food Bank making £235.50 in total: a fantastic amount.

2023 Trophy Winners

Petrie Rose Bowl awarded for the Best Single Rose: Brenda Motley

Betty Troughton Shield for the Best Petite Flower Arrangement: Sue Ireland-Cutting

Bob Stringer Plate for the Best Hanging Basket: Olive Forsyth

Peggy Allen Shield for the Best Foliage Plant: Carol Nichols

Derek Kett Trowel for the Best Runner Beans: Sue Gerrard

Beryl Stringer Spoon for the Best Dessert: Sue Ireland-Cutting

Alan Pegg Cup for the Best Fushia: Val Carse

Vegetable Plate for Overall Winner in the Vegetable Category: Sue Gerrard

Mallaby Cup for Overall Winner in the Flower Category: Sue Ireland-Cutting

Howard Cup for Overall Winner in the Cookery Category: Jenny Allen

Lond-Caulk Cup for the Overall Winner across all categories:  Sue Gerrard