Hall goes well for the big show at South Hill

THE wet weather failed to dampen any spirits at a horticultural show in South Hill on Saturday.

A range of vegetables, photos, floral delights and treats for the taste buds made judging difficult in each category.

Tea and scones ladies, from left, Marina Herbert, Charlie Parker, Sue Hicks and Maureen Huckvale. Pictures: Sean Hernon
Ken Trewin, who had nine firsts, six seconds and one third prize.
Sisters Lucy and Catherine Ede with a bric-a-brac stall for funds for the village hall.
Cheers! Andrea Hill with a first for her wine and quiche.
Isabelle Ramage with a first for her hydrangea.

Despite the weather, organisers said the quality of the entries this year was excellent, especially in the floral categories.

The show was held in South Hill Parish Hall.

Secretary Wendy Trewin said: "We are very pleased. It was brilliant, seeing the weather was appalling. The entries were very good. Considering the weather, the flowers, fruit and vegetable entries were wonderful. Next year is our 50th and we will be hoping for fine weather."

Due to the heavy rain the car boot sale had to be called off.

A time of silence was held at the end of the day in memory of Barbara Ede who was a stalwart of the show and its assistant secretary.

District councillor Beryl Martin presented the trophies to the winners.

COMMITTEE cup for most points in the show – Dawn Kinsman; KJ Uglow cup for the runner up – Peggy Ede; cup for next runner up – Ken Trewin; F Eggins memorial trophy for most points in local classes - Dawn Kinsman; EC Pomroy trophy for most points in flower arrangement class – Jill Reynolds; Maureen Hindle trophy for best exhibit in floral art – Jill Reynolds; cup for the best cut flowers in the show –Dawn Kinsman; Toogood cup for most points in cut flowers and pot plans – Dawn Kinsman; G Rickard memorial trophy for most points in local vegetables – Ken Trewin; H Trewartha cup for the best exhibit in local vegetables – Norman Trewartha; cup for the best exhibit in open vegetables – Alan Weatherhead; cup for the most points in open vegetables – Ken Trewin; Buckingham trophy for the most points in handicraft – Dawn Kinsman; cup for the best exhibit in local handicrafts – Dick Reynolds; cup for the best exhibit in open handicrafts – Viv Berry; Mrs S Rickard cup for the most points in local cookery – Andrea Hill; cup for most points in open cookery – Isabelle Ramage and Sue Palmer; Sheila cup for most points in photography – Karen Stephens; parish council Miss Alvery cup for local child with most points and £15 token – Lucy Ede; cup for child gaining most points in the show – Lucy Ede; cup for runner up in children classes and £5 token – Bridie Crow; £2 token for runner up – Kacey Jasper; RHG Gimblett cup for best photo taken by a child – Haydon Marquand; special merit cup for an exhibit by a child, self portrait – Nathan Brent; Barbara Ede trophy for a new exhibitor with most points – Henry Huckvale.