Porlock Vale Horticultural & Home Industries Society's Spring Show
| Published: 21st March 2007 11:45 |
Report from the Secretary, Mrs Christine Fitzgerald
The bright Spring weather on March 14th was a perfect backdrop to Porlock Vale Horticultural & Home Industries Society's Spring Show. For once, the weather had been kind to gardeners for several days before the Show and most had reported that their blooms had reached the peak of perfection at exactly the right time - in stark contrast to last year when late wintry weather held the growing season back by 2 - 3 weeks.
There were an impressive total of 438 entries over all the classes, many from first time entrants, and the Porlock Village Hall was a blaze of spring colour. Several judges commented on the high standard of the entries and it was obvious that the large number of members of the public were equally impressed.
The Cookery section also produced a huge number of entries which made the prize selection extremely difficult for the hard pressed judge who just managed to finish in time to enjoy the delicious lunch cooked by new Committee member Mrs Kath Else.
The Committee were most impressed this year by the increase in the number of children's entries. The number of entries has been slowly declining over the years, but members of the Committee had visited Porlock School prior to the show to encourage the children to submit individual entries and this had proved very worthwhile. The Committee hopes to build on this revival of interest among the children year on year. The School curriculum work entry was, as always, of a very high standard and the judge had great difficulty in choosing the prize winners.
This year saw the retirement of the Society's long standing Secretary, Mrs Shirley Butler, who has organised the Shows for the past 14 years. Obviously Mrs Butler was pleased to offer help and support to the new team who hope to be able to build on Mrs Butler's past successes, but hers will be a very hard act to follow. The Society is very grateful for all the work she has put in over the years maintaining Porlock's record of successful shows.
The awards were presented by the Rev. Barry Priory.
The results of the show are as follows:
CUPS AND TROPHIES
• R.H. Stroud Cup for winner of most points in Classes 1 - 36 - Mr M. Julian
• R.F. Smith Cup for Runner-up - Mr D. Manicom
• Miniature Cup (N.G. Hadden) for best exhibit in Classes 1 -36 - Mr M. Julian
• The de Veulle Cup for most points in Decorative Classes (37 - 40) - Mrs S. Butler
• Silver Cake Basket for most points in Cookery Classes (48 - 67) - Mrs L. Purvis
• The Lady Peacock Cup for best Shrub exhibit - Mrs C. Lister
• Children's Cup (E. Huish) for most points in Children's Flower Classes - (Decorative) - Harry Olive
• The Miss A'Brook Cup (Narcissus) for most points in Classes 1 - 13 - Mr M. Julian
• The Dr H.K. Lister Cup for best exhibit in Children's Handicraft section - Thomas Hawkins
• The Twyford Cup for best exhibit in Decorative Classes - Spring Show (37 - 40) - Mrs D. Allen
NARCISSUS (including Trumpet Daffodils) (OPEN)
Class:
1. Three Vases of Narcissus, distinct varieties, three stems in a vase - Mr D. Manicom
2. One Vase any Trumpet Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
3. One Vase any Large cupped Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
4. One Vase any Small cupped Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
5. One Vase any Double Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
6. One Vase any Triandrus Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
7. One Vase any Cyclamineus Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr M. Julian
8. One Vase any Fragrant Daffodils three stems, one or more varieties - Mrs C. Greenwood
9. One Vase any Miniature Daffodils, three stems, one or more varieties - Mr J. Roake
10. Single flower of Trumpet Daffodil - Mr R. Beasley
11. Single flower Narcissus (other than Trumpet Daffodil) - Mrs K. Moon
12. One Vase of Mixed Narcissus, any varieties - Mr & Mrs Forster
13. Pot or Bowl of Narcissus - Mr M. Julian
OTHER PLANTS (OPEN)
14. Pot or Bowl of Hyacinths, not more than three bulbs - Mr D. Manicom
15. Vase of Cut Hyacinths, 3 or more stems - Mr D. Manicom
16. Pot or Bowl of Bulbs or Tubers other than Narcissus or Hyacinths - Mr M. Julian
17. Pot or Pan of Plants or Bulbs, of one variety, suitable for a rock garden - Mr M. Julian
18. Pot or Pan of Plants or Bulbs, three varieties, suitable for a rock garden - Mr D. Manicom
19. One Vase Anemones - Mrs S. Appleton
20. Six stems of Wallflowers - Mr D. Manicom
21. Bowl of cut Polyanthus or Primula, bowl not to exceed 8" in diameter - Mrs Hines
22. Bowl of cut Primroses, bowl not to exceed 8" diameter - Mrs C. Greenwood
23. One Vase of indoor-grown Flowers - Mrs W. Day
24. One Vase of outdoor-grown Flowers other than Shrubs - Mrs W. Day
25. Vase of Violets, 20 blooms - Mrs S. Appleton
26. Three Vases Shrubs or Trees in flower, any variety - Mrs W. Day
27. One Vase Shrubs or trees in flower, one variety - Mrs B. Glossop
28. Bowl of Heathers (bowl not to exceed 8" in diameter), one or more varieties - Mr M. Forster
29. Three blooms of Camellias, one or more varieties - Mr E.M. Dykes
30. Three branched stems of Camellias, one or more varieties - Mrs C. Lister
31. Three blooms of Camellias, one or more varieties, blooms not to exceed 3" diameter - Mrs V. Griffin
32. One Vase of Rhododendrons or Azaleas - Mr P. Sutton
33. One Vase of Hellebores - Mrs A. Douglass
34. Pot Plant, other than Bulb or Tuber, (pot not to exceed 10" in diameter) - Mr J. Sharpe
35. Pot of Cactus or other Succulent Plant - Mrs M. Murch
36. Any Vegetable - Mr D. Manicom
DECORATIVE (OPEN)
37. An Arrangement incorporating 5 blooms and foliage, not to exceed 24" - Mrs D. Allen
38. A Miniature Arrangement of Flowers and Foliage in an unusual container, not to exceed 4" overall - Mrs C. Miles
39. A "Fun" Arrangement incorporating feathers. Any materials, not to exceed 24" in width - Mrs S. Butler
40. Novice Class - No entries
CHILDREN - UNDER 15
41. A flower arrangement in any item from the kitchen - Lily Passmore
42. Using only vegetable material including seeds, nuts, pasta, etc create a fantasy creature - Jack Olive
43. A miniature Garden on a plate - Harry Olive
HANDICRAFT
AGED 7 AND UNDER
44a. Entries from School - Benjamin Forster
44b. Entries from School - Harry Olive
AGED 9 AND UNDER
45. Entries from School - Alice Fry
45a. Create a moving monster - Chloe Boxer
ANY AGE 18 AND UNDER
46. Design a Logo for a T-Shirt - Thomas Hawkins
47. A Decorated Egg - Matilda Adlington
COOKERY
48. Lemon Drizzle Cake - Mrs C. Miles
49. Date, Apple and Walnut Loaf - Mrs R. Haw
50. Men Only: Easter Biscuits - Mr E.M. Dykes
51. Roulade - Sweet or savoury filling - Mrs R. Haw
52. Apple Pie - dish not to exceed 8"or 20cm - Mrs L. Purvis
53. Handmade White Loaf - Mrs L. Purvis
54. Handmade Brown or Mixed Grain Loaf - Mrs C. Miles
55. Machine Made Loaf, any grain - Dr D. Bell
56. Five Fruit Scones - Mrs R. Haw
57. Two Different Items using Citrus Fruits, not to include a pot of fruit curd - Mrs L. Purvis
58. A Quiche, any filling, not to exceed 9" or 23cm - Mrs L. Purvis
59. Three individual Bakewell Tarts - Mrs C. De Vere Hunt
60. Six Handmade Chocolates - Joint 1st - Mrs R. Haw / Mrs C. Miles
61. Decorate a Biscuit, Children under 9 only - Harvey Cox
62. Six Peppermint Creams, Children under 9 only - Megan Cox
63. One Pot of Jam - Mrs D. Davis
64. One Pot of Jelly - Mrs B. Julian
65. One Pot of Seville Marmalade - Mrs M. Griffiths
66. One Pot of Fruit Curd - Mrs M. Griffiths
67. One Pot of Chutney or Pickle - Mrs B. Julian
WINE CLASSES (OPEN)
68. Homemade Dry White Wine - Mr R. Gomm
69. Homemade Dry Red Wine - Mr R. Gomm
70. Homemade Medium-Dry Rose Wine - Mr R. Gomm
71. Homemade Social Wine, any colour - Mrs K. Moon
72. Homemade Sweet White Wine - Mr J. Moon
73. Homemade Sweet Red Wine - Mr J. Moon
SPONSORS
The Society is grateful to the following sponsors, who have generously donated prizes
• Chanin & Thomas, Estate Agents
• D.J. Miles & Co., Porlock
• Millwheel Gallery, Porlock
• Pieces of Eight, Porlock Weir
• Unigate Dairies Ltd
• West Somerset Garden Centre, Minehead
• Porlock Caravan Park
• Clive Downs, Butcher, Porlock
• NatWest Bank, Minehead
• Wheelhouse Gallery, Porlock
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