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However, he felt that this year their complaints were justified, not least following the stormiest and wettest August on record. That said, the exhibits did justice to the hard work of members, and main show judge Duncan Coombes of Pershore College made particular mention of the high standard of blooms in the dahlia classes.

The chairman congratulated everyone who had taken part in the show and remarked on the quality of the work from some skilled new artists in the painting and photograph sections. He was also delighted to announce that the number of exhibitors had risen from 19 last year to 28 for this show.

He thanked everyone who had worked to make the show a success both front and backstage.

Cups were presented by Mrs Jane Mowbray.

Judges: Main show judge, Duncan Coombes; flower arrangements, Mrs Alwyn Stanley; photos/art, John Harris; cookery/handicrafts, Mrs Anne Derbyshire; childrens classes, Miss Hilary Bainbridge.

Cup Winners

Society Cup for highest number of points in the flower section - Fred Hunt; Dormston Cup, roses - Fred Hunt; Society Cup, pot plants - Anthony Hopkins; Community cup, fruit - Peter May; Society Cup, vegetables - Fred Hunt; W Ganderton Cup, preserves, cookery and handicrafts - Liz and John Sibbitt; Charlotte Hopkins Trophy, children's classes - Aaron Smith; Barns Cup, highest number of points in show - Fred Hunt; Worrall Memorial Trophy, best in show - Anthony Hopkins; Top Tray Award - Fred Hunt; Banksian Medal - Liz and John Sibbitt.

Results

Flowers: Mixed annuals - 1 Peter May, 2 Fred Hunt, 3 Elaine Hodgkinson. Mixed perennials - 1 Margaret Jones, 2 and 3 Janet Jeaco. Decorative dahlias, one variety - 1 F Hunt, 2 Anthony Hopkins, 3 Liz and John Sibbitt. Decorative dahlias, mixed - 1 F Hunt, 2 and 3 A Hopkins. Cactus dahlias, one variety - 1 F Hunt, 2 and 3 H Betteridge. Cactus dahlias, mixed - 1 F Hunt. Gladioli, one variety - 1 F Hunt, 2 M Jones. Geranium, one variety or mixed - 1 David Perkins, 2 M Jones, 3 A Hopkins.

Roes: Container of HT one or more varieties - 1 Joyce Richardson, 2 F Hunt. One spray floribunda - 1 F Hunt, 2 E Hodgkinson. Specimen HT - 1 F Hunt, 2 J Richardson, 3 Mrs Hayball. Three sprays of shrub one or more varieties - 1 F Hunt.

Pot Plants: Grown for foliage - 1 L and J Sibbitt, 2 F Hunt, 3 D Perkins. Grown for flowers - 1 and 2 D Perkins, 3 E Hodgkinson. Fuchsia - 1 A Hopkins, 2 and 3 E Hodgkinson. Miniature garden, cacti/succulents - 1 A Hopkins, 2 and 3 F Hunt. Specimen cactus or succulent - 1 A Hopkins, 2 J Richardson, 3 J Jeaco. Begonia - 1 and 2 D Perkins, 3 A Hopkins. Gloxinia - 1 A Hopkins. Specimen bonsai - 1 A Hopkins, 2 F Hunt.

Fruit: Cooking apples, one variety - 1 A Hopkins, 2 and 3 P May. Pears - 1 A Hopkins. Plums, one variety - 1 M Jones, 2 and 3 A Hopkins. Dessert apples, one variety - 1 and 2 P may, 3 M Jones. Dish of any other fruit - 1 P May (blackberries), 2 L and J Sibbitt (grapes), 3 A Hopkins (damsons).

Vegetables: Runner beans - 1 F Hunt, 2 and 3 A Hopkins. Cucumber, indoor - 1 L and J Sibbitt, 2 F Hunt. French beans - 1 F Hunt, 2 Tony Richardson. Lettuce - 1 A Hopkins, 2 F Hunt. Onions from seed - 1 Colin Willis, 2 F Hunt. Beetroot - 1 L and J Sibbitt, 2 E Hodgkinson, 3 P May. Cabbage - 1 A Hopkins, 2 F Hunt. Onions from sets - 1 F Hunt, 2 Jane Mowbray. Carrots - 1 A Hopkins, 2 F Hunt, 3 Ken Welsh. Parsnips - 1 and 2 A Hopkins. Cherry tomatoes - 1 H Betteridge, 2 E Hodgkinson, 3 Pat Atkin. Shallots, pickling - 1 A Hopkins, 2 F Hunt, 3 C Willis. Tomatoes (not cherry) - 1 Patrick Perkins, 2 F Hunt, 3 K Welsh. Shallots, culinary - 1 and 2 F Hunt, 3 A Hopkins. White potatoes - 1 F Hunt, 2 A Hopkins, 3 P May. Leeks - 1 and 2 A Hopkins, 3 F Hunt. Coloured potatoes - 1 and 3 F Hunt, 2 P May. Unusual shaped naturally grown - 1 F Hunt, 2 L and J Sibbitt, 3 P May. Celery - 1 and 2 A Hopkins. Culinary herbs - 1 E Hodgkins, 2 J Mowbray. Longest runner bean - 1 and 2 F Hunt, 3 A Hopkins. Courgettes - 1 F Hunt, 2 T Richardson, 3 A Hopkins. Peppers - 1 T Richardson, 2 L and J Sibbitt, 3 F Hunt. Any other - 1 A Hopkins (sweet corn), 2 L and J Sibbitt (cayenne peppers), A Hopkins (cauliflower). Marrows - 1 and 2 F hunt, 3 E Hodgkinson. Heaviest pumpkin - 1 P May, 2 F Hunt. Trop Tray - 1 F Hunt, 2 A Hopkins.

Flower Arrangements: September Song - 1 Wynn Betteridge, 2 Christine Underhill. Autumn Jewels-petite - 1 C Underhill, 2 Mrs Hayball. Harvest Home - 1 W Betteridge, 2 C Underhill

Preserves: Any soft fruit jam - 1 J Mowbray, 2 and 3 Penny Tredwell. Chutney - 1 and 3 L and J Sibbitt, 2 E Hodgkinson. Pickle - 2 L and J Sibbitt. Jelly - 3 E Hodgkinson.

Wine: Sweet flower or fruit - 1 Mike Mills, 2 and 3 H Betteridge. Sweet any other base - 1 and 3 M Mills, 2 H Betteridge. Dry flower or fruit - 1, 2 and 3 M Mills.

Cookery: Housekeeper's Cake - 1 P Atkin, 2 J Mowbray, 3 E Hodgkinson. Victoria Sponge - 1 M Jones, 2 P Atkin, 3 E Hodgkinson. Egg custard tart - 1 P Atkin.

Handicrafts: Embroidery - 1 W Betteridge. Hand knitted item - 1 and 2 Edith Hunt. Canvas work - 1 J Bateman. Picture, painting or drawing - 1, 2 and 3 Joan Wheeler. Photographic print, Horizon - 1 and 2 L and J Sibbitt, 3 J Richardson.

Children's Section: Miniature garden in try - 1 Aaron Smith. Pattern of flower heads in sand on a plate - 1 P Tredwell, 2 Mollie Higginson, 3 Lucy Tredwell. Hand written favourite poem - 1 Beth Stringer, Elliot Dean, Joshua Grant, Michael Marley; 2 Richard, Carys McCullogh, Megan Williams, Amy Haines, Alice Cresswell, Codie Walker, William Smith; 3 Laura Madden, Hayley, William Hartley, Lauren Forbes. Animal made from vegetables - 1 Aaron Smith.