ORGANISERS have praised the excellent overall standard of all entries in Austwick’s Annual Flower and Handicraft show which helped to make a colourful and vibrant display for visitors. There was an increase in entries for most most classes and the children’s classes were very well supported with some imaginative and creative exhibits.

Members of the committee said they were delighted to see so many new exhibitors and fresh faces winning classes and trophies.

Results were as follows:

Challenge Trophy for The Best Exhibit in the Show: Marilyn Eaton. Winifred Mattinson Cup for most points in the Flower Section: Catherine Vaughan-Williams. Richard Wallbank Trophy for Best Pot Plant: Molly Preston. Byles Challenge Cup for the best Bowl of Roses: Carol Wilkinson. Chapman Trophy for the most points in the Artistic Flower Section: Carol Wilkinson. Tibbatts Trophy for most points in the Vegetable Section: Bill Procter. Fred Price Memorial Trophy One Flower/One Vegetable: Ken Jowett. Preston Cup Tray of four distinct Vegetables: Bill Procter. Brook Poultry Cup for the best exhibit in the Egg Section: Thomas White. Brook Cookery Cup for most points in the Cookery Section: Joint Gwen Cleverly & Sue Dewhirst Marjorie Wedderburn Prize best cookery exhibit: Sue Dewhirst Foster Beaver Challenge Cup for most points in the combined Produce Sections: Bill Procter. Compleat Gardener Award for the most points in the Flower and Vegetable sections: Bill Procter. Glyn Jones Challenge Cup for the most points in the Handicraft Section: Joan Butler. Jean Dodgson Award for best item in Handicraft Section: Sue Goold. Metcalfe Cup for the best Photographic Exhibit: Joan Butler Malcolm Bowker Trophy for Photography (set subject): Chris Leeming. Nellie Price Memorial Cup for the most points in the Children's Section: Emma Robinson. Brook Handwriting Cup (8-14 years): Lerryn Wake. Sharples Cup for the best exhibit in the Children's Section: Jack Moss.

Flower Section:

3 roses at different stages: 1.K Bordley 2. C Vaughan-Williams 4 pot marigolds: 1. G Cleverly 4 French/African marigolds 1. B Procter 2. C Wilkinson 4 dahlias: 1. G Cleverly 2. C Wilkinson 4 phlox: 1. B Procter 2. S Goold 3 stems of a flowering shrub: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. S Brown 9 spikes sweet peas: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. J Milnthorpe A container of sweet peas: 1. J Milnthorpe 2. C Vaughan-Williams A vase of hardy annuals: 1.M Preston 2.G Cleverly A vase of hardy perennials: 1. E Wilson 2.C Vaughan-Williams A flowering house plant: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. C Vaughan-Williams A house plant grown for its foliage: 1. M Preston 2. S Dewhirst A cactus or succulent: 1.R Selling 2. M Preston A bowl of roses: 1.C Wilkinson 2. K Smith A bowl of nasturtiums: 1. A Rigby 2. S Dewhirst

Best in Section: Judith Milnthorpe – A container of sweet peas

Artistic Flower Section:

‘Home Grown’: 1.M Preston 2.E Thornton ‘Reflections’: 1. C Wilkinson 2. C Wilkinson A song title: 1. C Wilkinson 2. M Preston An arrangement of five flowers: 1. C Wilkinson 2. M Preston An arrangement in a teapot: 1.K Huck 2. C Wilkinson

Best in Section: Carol Wilkinson – ‘Reflections’

Vegetable and Fruit Section:

4 white potatoes: 1.B Procter 2.G Cleverly 4 coloured potatoes: 1& 2. B Procter 3 carrots: 1.B Procter 2.G Cleverly 3 beetroot: 1& 2. B Procter 3 white onions: 1.B Procter 2.G Cleverly 3 red onions: 1. G Cleverly 7 Shallots: 1& 2 B Procter 2 leeks: 1. M Pettiford 5 bulbs of garlic: 1.K Jowett 2.I Russell 6 pods of peas: 1. B Procter 2. M Pettiford 6 pods of broad beans: 1.B Procter 2.K Jowett 6 pods of French beans: 1&2 B Procter 6 pods of runner beans:1. S Brown 2.B Procter 2 courgettes: 1.G Cleverly 2.B Procter 1 cauliflower: 1.B Procter 2.G Cleverly 1 cabbage: 1. G Cleverly 2.K Jowett 1 cucumber: 1.B Procter 2. K Jowett 4 ripe tomatoes: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. K Jowett A truss of tomatoes: 1. B Procter 2.S Dewhirst 1 flower and 1 vegetable: 1.K Jowett 2.B Procter 4 distinct vegetables on a tray: 1.B Procter 2.G Cleverly Up to 6 culinary herbs: 1.B Procter 2.S Gooch A saucer of one variety soft fruit: 1 & 2 B Procter Up to 4 soft fruits: 1.C Vaughan-Williams 2. B Procter Any vegetable or fruit not included elsewhere: 1. G Cleverly 2.B Procter

Best in Section: Bill Procter – One cauliflower

Egg Section:

3 hen eggs: 1. T White 2.C Foster 3 bantam eggs: 1 & 2 C Vaughan-Williams 3 hen eggs including contents: 1.T White 2.M Lothian 3 bantam egg including contents: 1.C Vaughan-Williams 2. J Milnthorpe

Best in Section: Thomas White – Hen egg contents

Cookery Section:

A plaited loaf: 1.C Teller 2.J Milnthorpe 4 shortbread biscuits: 1.G Cleverly 2.C Lardner 4 fruit scones: 1.J Milnthorpe 2.S Dewhirst 4 almond slices: 1.C Wilkinson 2.K Huck 4 chocolate brownies: 1.J Lothian 2.J Smith Victoria sandwich cake: 1.S Dewhirst 2.J Lothian Recipe item - fruit cake: 1.C Wilkinson 2.J Lothian 4 muffins: 1.C Howarth 2.C Teller A vegetarian savoury: 1.J Leeming 2.C Leeming A cold sweet: 1.G Cleverly 2.J Leeming Fruit pie: 1. J Huck 2. K Huck Jar of jam 1. B Procter 2. S Dewhirst A jar of sweet/savoury jelly: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2.B Procter A jar of marmalade: 1.M Coughlin 2. P Smith Jar of citrus curd: 1.G Cleverly 2. K Huck A cordial or non-alcoholic drink: 1.M Preston 2. J Huck A bottle of homemade wine or liqueur: 1. K Smith 2. K Bordley A jar of pickle/chutney/relish: 1. K Smith 2. J Smith Men only: a chocolate cake: 1.T Lothian 2.D Dewhirst

Best in Section: Sue Dewhirst – Victoria sandwich cake

Art, Photography and Handicraft Section:

A painting ‘Rural Landscape’: 1. C Horsewill 2. C Foster A painting in any medium: 1. M Eaton 2. C Horsewill A drawing ‘Room with a View’: 1. R Lardner 2. S Gooch A drawing any other subject: 1. Charlotte Wilkinson 2. J Robson 4 different photographs, theme ‘Green Lanes’:1.J Butler 2. C Leeming 4 themed photographs: 1.J Butler 2. A Rigby A photograph - “Water”: 1. C Leeming 2. J Butler Papercraft: 1.Charlotte Wilkinson 2. S Gooch Bag, box or bowl: 1. C Lardner 2.K Bordley An item of interior/exterior decor: 1. H Meadows 2.P Smith An item using embroidery thread: 1. S Goold 2 M Booth Knitted/ crocheted item: 1. H Meadows 2. M Eaton Other needlework: 1. J Lothian 2. C Lardner An item of felt work: 1. D Millen 2. D Millen Any other item: 1. K Bordley 2. C Lardner

Best in Art & Photography Sections: Marilyn Eaton - Painting

Best in Handicraft Sections: Sue Goold - Embroidery

Children’s Section:

Artwork, under 5 years: 1. H Pethrick 2. P Coupe Artwork, 5-8 years: 1. J Moss 2 O Moss: Handwriting, Under 8 years: 1.J Honor 2. D Organ, Handwriting 8 years & above: 1. L Wake 2. L Allen Painting/drawing of a dinosaur: 1. E Coupe 2. D Taylor Poster: ‘Keep Austwick Tidy’ 1. K Crockett-Smith 2. E Robinson Photograph – ‘ My Summer Holiday’: 1.J Moss 2. O Moss Potato Print: 1.R Hellen 2. I Pettiford Edible Jewellery: 1. L Benson 2. E Robinson Vegetable/Fruit Person: 1.E Robinson. A model made from junk: 1. J Moss 2. O Moss 3 Decorated Biscuits: 1. S White 2. E Robinson ‘Sprouting Seeds’:1. T White 2. L Benson Anything you have made: 1. K Crockett-Smith 2. B Coupe

Best in Section: Jack Moss – Photograph ‘My Summer Holiday