Summer show refuses to be beaten by wet weather
Defiant society members refused to be beaten by the dismal weather.
Although many members’ roses were a bit bruised and soggy, favourite flower buds had refused to open and some vegetables were not up to scratch, come the day members put on a splendid show.
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Hide AdThe hall was a riot of colour after gardeners had scoured their gardens and allotments for suitable exhibits. Others displayed their cookery and handicraft skills.
Some showed beautiful flower arrangements and Battle Rainbows exhibited a lovely of drawings.
There was also a tombola, a plant stall and for those interested in bee-keeping a hive of bees could be observed.
The following prizes were awarded at the end of the show:
RHS Banksian Medal - Chris Hone
Herbert Newbury Cup - Anne Dunk
Chamber of Commerce Cup for Roses - Patricia and Derek Akers
Fox Silver Rose Bowl - Nikki Cuff
Sweet Pea Cup - Wendy and Peter Roberts
Vallet Silver Challenge Trophy - Pam Robbins
Mander Trophy - Pam Robbins
Oddfellows Challenge Cup - Sam Hills
Cornish Guernsey Cup - Sheila Richardson
Allwork Cup - Barbara Clements
Jubilee Cup - Joan MacVicker
Naylor Rose Bowl - Nikki Cuff
Alan Burt Trophy - Hannah Lawrence and Bewlay Peters