by Hilary |
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Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Flower & Vegetable Show this year - both those who helped to organise it and especially to those who entered exhibits. Many local people still enjoy this Show and it provides a focal point for the whole of the day.
Congratulations to those who won cups and trophies. (Especially for the leeks... I've heard all about the leeks!) Entries were down slightly on last year - so we need to encourage more local people to enter. We look forward to seeing more of you competing next year. While I'm thanking people, I would also like to single out Ray Hannan in particular, for so ably organising the bulk of the Show day. Also all those people that helped out by manning a stall or organising things both beforehand and on the day, especially Melissa, Laura and Catherine for their hard work in collecting tins and bottles. We are grateful to Dai Bennett for providing bales of straw and Denbe Display Ltd for the loan of tables. Sincere thanks to our Show sponsors Barrier Services Ltd and Messrs. Asda Supermarkets. Special thanks too to those who made contributions to the stalls, including Gemini, Crown Hill and Chepstow Nurseries and Oliver's Garden Centre at Langstone. We also value the contributions from those who donated raffle prizes, including Foxrun, the St Pierre and Celtic Manor Golf Clubs, the Northgate Inn, the Coach & Horses Inn and Chepstow Veterinary Centre. There were several others - please don't be offended if I haven't named everyone, but all the prizes were greatly appreciated. And let's not forget all those of you who bought raffle tickets! |
| Vegetables | The Frank Harris Challenge Cup | Terry Stone |
| Top "Garden News" Tray | First Place Cup 2nd 3rd |
Terry Stone Steve Richards Jack Rogers |
| Selection of Vegetables | The Northgate Cup | Lionel Bartram |
| Flowers | The Playing Fields Association Siver Salver | C. Smallcombe |
| Flowers - single stem | The Coach and Horses Cup | Terry Stone |
| Cookery | The Gill Horton Tankard | Shirley Nettleship |
| Fruit | The Skipsey Cup | Shirley Nettleship |
| Preserves | The Hilda Payton Cup | Michelle Williams |
| Wine | The Skipsey Cup | Mrs. Bartram |
| Children up to seven years | Trophy | Megan Whistance |
| Children eight to fourteen years | Trophy | Georgina Stone |
| Open Arts and Crafts | Cut Glass Bowl | Karen Hedley |
| Overall | The Highest Points Shield | Lionel Bartram |