Newsletter October 2009

Annual Show 2008.
Despite the May hailstones, and hit and miss summer the show was a great success with an increase this year in the number of exhibits covering a broad spread of classes. It was good to see new exhibitors. The show was well supported and thanks go to all those who attended, helpers and sponsors. Well done! Here are the trophy winners:

 Annual Show winners 2009

  1. Kennington Cup for most points in vegetable classes: Brian Maisey;
  2. Millenary Cup for the most points in flower classes: Marilyn Farr;
  3. Rose Bowl for best exhibit of roses: Alison Peedell;
  4. Floral Art Cup for most points in floral art classes:  Margaret Gardner
  5. Millennium Cup for best exhibit in floral art classes: Margaret Gardner;
  6. Challenge Cup for most points in preserves & cookery: Linda Jackman; 
  7. Gladys Prior Junior Floral Art Cup: Katy Robinson;
  8. Miniature Cup: child under seven group: Joint winners: Cameron Smith & Tilly Dashwood;
  9. Junior Cup: child 8 to 11 yrs group: ; Joint Winners: Megan Norwood & Kaity Newland
  10. Senior Cup: child 12-16yrs group. Michael Robinson;
  11. Banjo Cup: best vegetable exhibit: Tony Miles;
  12. Horton Cup: best vase of chrysanthemums: Brian Peedell;
  13. NCS Certificate of Merit, chrysanthemums   Brian Peedell;
  14. Dahlia Challenge Cup for most points in dahlia class: Tony Gunn;
  15. Bronze Medallion for best dahlia exhibit: Tony Gunn;
  16. Peter Baker Cup for best photograph in show: Jane Lawford.

 
On Wednesday 28 October 2009, Ian Butterfield kicks off our autumn season of talks with a presentation in 3D ‘Bhutan in Spring’. This event will be held in the Village Centre commencing at 7.30pm, admission £2.00p.

 
Date for the diary:  AGM and talk by Tim Walker: “Can Americans garden?”  Weds 18 November in Village Centre. See November Chronicle for more info.

 
Stop Press: At the time of going to press were are endeavouring to arrange a 4 night/5 day holiday in late July 2010, most likely being based on the south coast. It will follow the format of previous trips and the projected cost is around £260.00ppp. If you wish to register an interest, telephone the treasurer on 730961.

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