Features
and Reviews
Summer
Show Blooms!
This
year the Brixham Horticultural Society were pleased to see a
large increase in attendance to their annual Summer Flower Show,
after taking the decision to move the event held at the Scala
Hall to the end of the week. |
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Friday 25th July
saw many local people and visitors to Brixham enjoy this years
display, in a fresh layout which most agreed added impact
to the presentation of the exhibits, whilst on Saturday 26th
seven people were inspired to join the Horticultural Society
after their visit to the show!
Chairman of the
Brixham Horticultural Society Lesley Smith said, “During this
year we have had several new members join and moving the event
to the end of the week has really paid off.” He also explained
how show judge Roy Hasley had been impressed by the standard
saying that, ‘this year with all the rain and wind having
dashed many plants, the entrants had done well in spite of
the weather.'
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| With the show open to members of the
society and non members, society member Ann Baxter did extremely
well this year being awarded six trophies, including the Silver
Cup for the most points in show. A consistent winner in the past
with her entries of cacti and succulents, Anna once again picked
up the William of Orange Trophy and also gained The Cook Challenge
Cup for her Begonias. In the ‘Floral Art' Section Marilyn Sterling
gained the Connabeer Cup and Longton Cup for her stylish Take
Five Flowers and other prizes throughout the section, whilst Joan
Snell gained the Silver Cup for her arrangement and interpretation
of ‘Cottage Garden' in the novice class. |
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| In the vegetable section Mr Jack Eveleigh
shone through again as he ‘really knows his onions' and once again
his Dahlia entries showed his expertise at producing this particular
stunning garden bloom. |
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| Whilst the focus of the Show may be
on flowers, creative talents of entrants are also encouraged in
the Hobby Section , where art and craft entries of painting, pottery
and textile art saw June Marshall and Ann Watson jointly receiving
The Powell trophy for most points in this section. The Domestic
section with a large selection of handmade cakes and preserves
revealed the many good cooks amongst the societies membership,
and with refreshments available for those viewing the show, comments
in the visitors book this year included Mrs Challenor who said,
“ A lovely show, really summery and excellent catering!” |
| To join the Brixham Horticultural Society
and find out more details on the monthly presentations at their
meetings, contact John on 01803 850654. |
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