THE Crewkerne Flower, Produce and Handicraft Show, organised by Crewkerne Gardening Club, featured plenty of high quality exhibits.
It took place in Henhayes Centre on Saturday, August 20th and a club spokesperson summed up by saying: “Although entries were down on previous years the quality of the entries was high and the show was enjoyed by those who attended.
“To those who didn’t put in any entries this year, do give it a try, it showcases what is possible in Crewkerne and is a lot of fun. It is a show for the whole town.”
The gardening club took over the running of the show when formed in the 1990s. Previously the show had been run as part of the hospital fete.
Winners were as follows: Millennium Cup for most points in flower arrangements – Mary Fowler; Rose Bowl for most points for flowers and plants – Michael Vickery; Challenge Cup for most points in vegetables and fruit – Michael Vickery; shield for most points in homecraft classes – Norah Rayner; The Day Centre Bowl for most points in handicrafts – Margaret Gill; cup for most points in photography classes – Mary Fowler; The Victor Axe Memorial Plate for Crewkerne Gardening Club member with most points – Michael Vickery; Small Challenge Cup for best horticultural exhibit in show – Tim Udall (petunia plant); RHS Banksian medal for person with highest points in horticultural – Barbara Everett; cup for child with most points in the show – Daniel Williams; School Trophy for best supporting school – St Bartholomew’s Primary School; Phil Lumbard Trophy for winner of horticultural class with the most entries – Tim Udall.
