AUSTWICK Village Show made a triumphant return, after an enforced two year break because of the pandemic.

Held in the parish hall, the usual high-quality garden produce, flowers, cookery, handicrafts and artwork entered by both seasoned exhibitors and a sizeable number of new exhibitors, managed to achieve an amazing combination of colour, skill and artistry.

The standard of exhibits on display were as excellent as ever. The high number of visitors had much to admire while at the same time enjoying the home-made cakes and refreshments on offer.

Due to the fine weather, the prize giving took place outside in the parish hall garden. Winners were presented with their trophies and cups including a new prize for the best first-time adult.

Results:

Challenge Trophy for the Best Exhibit in the Show: Carol Wilkinson. Winifred Mattinson Cup for most points in the Flower Section: Frances Southworth, Graham Cleverly. Ulrich Kube Memorial Cup for four roses: Frances Southworth. Richard Wallbank Trophy for Best Pot Plant: Ros Selling. Byles Challenge Cup for the best Bowl of Roses: Frances Southworth. Chapman Trophy for the most points in the Artistic Flower Section: Edna Thornton. Tibbatts Trophy for most points in the Vegetable Section: Bill Procter. Fred Price Memorial Trophy One Flower/One Vegetable: Catherine Vaughan-Williams. Preston Cup Tray of four distinct Vegetables: Bill Procter. Brook Poultry Cup for the best exhibit in the Egg Section: Elizabeth Huck. Brook Cookery Cup for most points in the Cookery Section: Carol Wilkinson. Marjorie Wedderburn Prize best cookery exhibit: Carol Wilkinson. Foster Beaver Challenge Cup for most points in the combined Produce Sections: Bill Procter. Glyn Jones Challenge Cup for the most points in the Handicraft Section: Sheila Gooch. Jean Dodgson Award for best item in Handicraft Section: Debra Russell. Metcalfe Cup for the best Photographic Exhibit: Ian Radford. Malcolm Bowker Trophy for Photography (set subject): Doon Storey. Nellie Price Memorial Cup for the most points in the Children’s Section: Ethan Boxford. Brook Handwriting Cup (8-14 years): George Huck. Sharples Cup for the best exhibit in the Children’s Section: Jake Moss. New Entrant Prize for the best first time adult entrant: Eve Cox

Flower Section:

4 Roses: 1. F Southworth 2. M Cornthwaithe. 3 roses at different stages: 1. K Smith 2. J Smith 4 Garden Pinks 1. F Southworth 2. B Procter 4 pot marigolds: 1. P Tibbatts 2. F Southworth 4 French/African marigolds 1. C Wilkinson 2. K Hartley 4 dahlias: 1. F Southworth 2. G Cleverly 4 phlox: 1. B Procter 2. C Wilkinson 3 stems of a flowering shrub: 1. H Brown 2. G Clevery 9 spikes sweet peas: 1. P Tibbatts A container of sweet peas: 1. K Hartley 2. C Wilkinson A vase of hardy annuals: 1. G Cleverly A vase of hardy perennials: 1. K Hartley 2. G Cleverly A flowering house plant: 1. B Procter 2. M Preston A house plant grown for its foliage: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. M Preston A cactus or succulent: 1.R Selling 2. K Smith A bowl of roses: 1. F Southworth 2. K Smith A bowl of nasturtiums: 1. G Cleverly 2. K Hartley

Best in Section: Kathryn Hartley – A vase of hardy perennials

Artistic Flower Section:

‘Home Grown’: 1. K Hartley 2. M Preston ‘In an unusual container’: 1. E Thornton 2. J Burton ‘Blue and Yellow: 1. C Wilkinson 2. E Thornton An arrangement of seven flowers: 1.C Wilkinson 2. M Preston An arrangement in a basket: 1. E Thornton 2. M Preston

Best in Section: Carol Wilkinson – ‘Blue and Yellow’

Vegetable and Fruit Section:

4 white potatoes: 1.B Procter 2. D Baker 4 coloured potatoes: 1. & 2. B Procter 3 carrots: 1.B Procter 2. D Baker 3 beetroot: 1. B Procter 2. C Wilkinson 3 white onions: 1.M Southworth 2. B Procter 3 red onions: 1. P Tibbatts 7 Shallots: 1. B Procter 2. C Eccleston 2 leeks: 1. B Procter 5 bulbs of garlic: 1. B Procter 2. M Southworth 6 pods of peas: 1.& 2. B Procter 6 pods of broad beans: 1.C Vaughan-Williams 2. B Procter 6 pods of French beans: 1. J Butler 2. C Vaughan-Williams 6 pods of runner beans: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. J Butler 2 courgettes: 1. B Procter 2. M Southworth 1 cauliflower: 1. B Procter 2. G

Cleverly 1 cabbage: 1. B Procter 2. G Cleverly 1 cucumber: 1. C Eccleston 2. B Procter 4 ripe tomatoes: 1. B Procter 2. C Vaughan-Williams A truss of tomatoes: 1. C Eccleston 2.

C Vaughan-Williams 1 flower and 1 vegetable: 1. C Vaughan-Williams 2. M Southworth 4 distinct vegetables on a tray: 1.B Procter 2. G Cleverly Up to 6 culinary herbs: 1.B Procter 2. C Vaughan-Williams A saucer of one variety soft fruit: 1. G Cleverly 2. B Procter Up to 4 soft fruits: 1.G Cleverly 2. B Procter Any vegetable or fruit not included elsewhere: 1. B Procter 2. G Cleverly

Best in Section: Bill Procter – 4 White Potatoes

Egg Section:

3 hen eggs: 1. G Huck 2. K Smith 3 bantam eggs: 1. F Southworth 3 hen eggs including contents: 1.E Huck 2. G Cleverly 3 bantam eggs including the contents: 1. F Southworth

Best in Section: Elizabeth Huck – Hen egg contents

Cookery Section:

A hand-made focaccia: 1. N Burton 2. C Vaughan-Williams 4 cookies: 1.J Huck 2. G Cleverly 4 plain scones: 1. C Eccleston 2. G Cleverly 4 almond slices: 1. J Huck 2. Carol Wilkinson 4 pieces of tiffin: 1. C Eccleston 2. C Lardner NHS Tribute cake: 1. C Wilkinson Recipe item – Devon apple cake: 1. S Dewhirst 2. P Tibbatts 4 muffins: 1.C Wilkinson 2. J Butler A vegetarian savoury: 1. J Butler 2. G Cleverly A cold sweet: 1.G Cleverly Fruit pie: 1. J Huck Jar of jam 1. C Lardner 2. C Wilkinson A jar of sweet/savoury jelly: 1. G Cleverly 2. C Vaughan-Williams A jar of marmalade: 1. C Wilkinson 2. C Lardner Jar of citrus curd: 1. G Cleverly A cordial or non-alcoholic drink: 1. M Southworth A bottle of homemade wine or liqueur: 1&2. C Wilkinson A jar of pickle/chutney/relish: 1. C Lardner 2. J Smith

Best in Section: Carol Wilkinson – NHS Tribute cake

Art, Photography & Handicraft Section:

A painting ‘Including people’: 1&2. A Jupp A painting in any medium: 1. I Radford 2. P Russell A drawing ‘An interior’: 1. S Gooch 2. D Storey A drawing any other subject: 1. D Storey 2. J Burton 4 different photographs, theme ‘Rock’:1. C Leeming 2. M Barker 4 themed photographs: 1. I Radford 2. J Leeming A photograph – ‘Stormy Weather’: 1. D Storey 2. M Barker Papercraft: 1&2 K Hale Bag, box or bowl: 1. D Russell 2. H Meadows An item of interior/exterior decor: 1. E Cox 2. S Gooch An item using embroidery thread: 1. S Goold 2. M Barrington Knitted/ crocheted item: 1. H Brown 2. C Lardner Other needlework: 1.S Gooch 2. E Cox An item of felt work: 1. P Smith 2. S Gooch Any other item: 1. H Meadows 2. C Lardner

Best in Art & Photography Sections: Ian Radford – 4 photographs

Best in Handicraft Sections: Debra Russell – Bag,Box,Bowl

Children’s Section:

Artwork, under 5 years: 1. E Boxford 2. H Hallett Artwork, 5-8 years: 1. W Swinscoe 2. H Boxford Handwriting 8 – 14 years: 1. G Huck 2. N Reynolds Painting/drawing of my favourite animal: 1. G Huck 2. H Boxford Photograph – ‘Something slimey’: 1. J Moss A decorated letter of the alphabet: 1.E Boxford 2. E Huck Miniature garden: 1. H Hallett, 2.M Swinscoe Anything you have made: 1. J Moss 2. O Moss

Best in Section: Jack Moss – Anything you like