2012 Show

The following is the press release.

The 26th Halwill Flower and Produce Show was held on 1st September and, as anticipated, the entries were down on last year by 190. Although 81 schedules were sold, only 38 exhibitors took part (including 8 children). There were one or two new faces and some regulars were absent due to holidays etc. Over 100 people came through the door to view the show in the afternoon and took part in the successful raffle. As usual there was a suggestion sheet available for exhibitors and members of the public, to contribute ideas for next year's schedule and show.

The cups and prizes were presented by Rev. Jane Lucas.

Garden News "Top Tray 2012" — First Brian Wonnacott, second Val Drowne, third Mike Crocker

Garden News "Top Vase 2012" — First Linda Tilbury, second Pat Trout, third Val Drowne

Beechwood Cup for best vegetable exhibit — Brian Wonnacott for his white potatoes

Halwill Mill Challenge Cup for the best runner beans — Brian Wonnacott

Thompson Cup for highest total of points in the vegetable classes — Brian Wonnacott

Fruit Cup for highest total of points in the fruit section — Linda Tilbury

Margaret Darke Trophy for best pot plant — Valerie Balsdon with her orchid

Jane Wonnacott Cup for the best Jubilee flower arrangement — Jane Forrow

Noon Rosebowl for the highest total of points in the flower and potted plants classes — Val Drowne

Wright Cup for highest total of points in the flower arranging — Pam Izon

Doreen Norris Memorial Challenge Cup for the best individual pasties class — Christine Richards

Holway Cup for highest total of points in the cookery classes — Rachel Ley

Metherell Gard Cup for highest total of points in the handicraft and photographic classes — Terri Clarke and Mike Crocker jointly

In the Children's section there were three children tied on 21 points. Jaime Ley won 6 classes putting him in first place, with Mathew Crocker and Clare Ley equal second having won 5 classes each.

Dennis Hunt Novice Shield awarded to 'the novice with the overall highest number of points who has not won a cup before this show', went to Linda Tilbury

Parish Council Cup for the overall highest number of points in the show was won by Brian Wonnacott with 91 points but Mike Crocker was not far behind with 77 points, followed by Val Drowne in third place with 45 points.