FLOWER SHOW: Near record entries helped Badsey Flower Show to build on the success of recent years to put on another attractive show.

The exhibits were again of a high standard and the marquees were opened by Lucy Atkinson, the show queen, who also presented the prizes. Planning has begun for the 100th show and fete next year.

Cup and trophy winners: The Sir Julius Sladden Challenge Cup: Ron Jones; The AC Sparrow Memorial Cup, Ron Jones; The Edgar Oliver Cup, Ron Jones; The Ian Simmonds Trophy, John Waterhouse; The G H Stewart Cup, Rachel Troth; The Mary Lester Memorial Cup, Sheila Taylor; E C A Binyon Cup, Bob Blyth; The E M Norton Trophy, Sid Norton; The Honeybourne Winemakers Trophy, Mrs D Harris and Mr A G Smith; The A J Brazier Cup, Martha Morrey; The Ted Wheatley Cup, Ellena Bolland and Harry Cattle; The Maurice Harvey Cup, Amanda Ore; The Tam and Tasha Cup, Matthew Hunt; The Ron Jones Cup, Sarah M Higley and Amanda Ore; The Winnie Jones Memorial Cup, Sabrina Ore and Samantha Ore; The Henry King Challenge Cup, Mrs Sheila Anderson; The Seward House Trophy, Mrs A L Golding; The W Hatch and P Sandford Challenge Cup, Mrs E Noyes; The Will Dalliore Literature Cup, Tony Jerram; The Ellen Exon Cup, The Blyth Family.