Yapton and District Cottage Gardeners Society, Early Summer Show 20th June 2009.

The Yapton Village hall was the venue for the Early Summer Flower Show on Saturday 20th June staged by the Cottage Gardeners Society
The 240 entries were accommodated in the main body of the hall, and on the stage, which provided a considerable visual impact to those entering the premises, and generated much approval from visitors.
Some 40 exhibitors were in competition, of which two were newcomers.
The Buttonhole rose class 1, had 8 entries, while the best of the cut flowers was among the vases of sweet peas, with an exhibit of Alan Humphrey meriting the judges commendation.
Other cut flowers from the open garden included some splendid alstroemerias, while among the pot plants were some first-rate cacti and succulents.
The fruit and vegetable garden was represented, and in considerable variety.
Going through a purple patch at present, the flower arranging section was spectacularly fine.
And men and women competed on equal terms.
There were about 20 items for the cookery judge to assess, and staged close by, the photography section created much discussion among the visitors.
Only two children competed in their section, but two or three of the younger element of exhibitors did compete against the more mature showperson. Fortunately, the weather was agreeable, and about 120 people came to see the display during the afternoon.
Once the competition area had been perused, various side stalls tempted the onlooker. There were summer bedding plants, cactus seedlings, books, raffle and cream teas for the inner person.
This most enjoyable event was brought to a close when the Cottage Gardeners Chairman, Roy Phillips, presented the trophies.
Stan Crouch retains the Godrey Challenge Cup with his rose exhibits while Jeff Haine was the next successful grower of sweet peas for the Hawthrone Trophy. Anne Adams took Bill Payne Memorial Trophy with her entries of cacti, while the two exhibiters in the children’s classes, Eloise Horton and Olivia Lisle shared the Junior Flower Cup.

Other Winners

Mrs V O'Neill, Mrs C Pardi,Mrs D Booker, Mrs C Hickman, Mrs K Hemsley, Mrs S July, Mrs D Lawrence, Mrs J Barratt, P Maynard, M Paradine, Miss C Fry, D Donovan, D Cole, Mrs J Jackson, Mrs C Humphrey, Miss F Crowley, K Kressner and Mrs K Horwood.

The Yapton Cottages Gardeners next show will be on the August 8th, held in the marquee on the recreation ground, agricultural tractors and classic cars, and various side stalls have been invited.

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