THE 28th St Teath Village Show took place on Saturday, September 1, a later date than usual.

This may be the reason that entries were down on last year and also that several stalwart entrants were away.

The wet weather earlier in the year delayed planting, and the extremely hot weather experienced during June, July and August again played havoc with the horticultural entries.

The good weather during the school holidays may also partially explain the drop in numbers in the children’s classes.

However, despite all that, the quality of the exhibits in Section A still managed to give the judges a hard time in whittling them down to deserving winners.

In the floral art category there were three adult classes; flower arrangements in an egg cup, remembrance and shades of one colour, there was also a ‘favourite Beatrix Potter character’ class for under 16s.

Creativity was at the fore in this category with some stunning displays created.

The home produce category once again produced some moth-watering results, from carrot cake, ginger cake, cupcakes and shortbreads, Cornish pasties, sausage rolls and savoury scones. James, jellies, curds, marmalades and chutneys were all on display too. They all looked mouth-wateringly tempting.

The wine category yet again posed some tongue tickling teasers for the judge. However, the choice of best exhibit proved very easy — Yvonne’s damson gin proved to be a big hit with the judge.

The number of entries in the photography classes increased again this year. The black and white ‘clouds’ class was difficult to judge but the judge was pleased to see so many entries.

There was only one entrant in the children’s photographs class and the judge commented positively on the composition and subject. Again there was an increase in the ‘flora and fauna’ and ‘dusk and dawn’ classes these were the hardest classes to judge.

The handicraft and arts classes once again delivered on quality, the new ‘upcycled’ class sported a Cajun drum, a robot made from an old beer container and CDs, a most unusual torch and a bag made from old denim jeans.

The patchwork class was rather low on entries this year but entries still managed to show how imaginative the exhibitors are.

The knitted entries included some cute matinee jackets and hats for premature babies — once again these will be going to the premature baby unit at Treliske.

Chairman Kevin Hargrave began the trophy presentations by thanking Anne Perisic for standing in as president at the last minute as Elaine Everett was unable to attend.

Thanks were also expressed to The Timepiece for delivering schedules, Church Town Café for providing lunch, the committee, stewards and recorders for their hard work on show day, all who helped set up and clean up afterwards, Lynsey for serving teas, the staff and pupils of St Teath Preschool and primary school for their entries and to the judges and exhibitors — without whom there wouldn’t be a show.

If anyone would like to get involved in the running of the village show call Kevin Hargrave on 01208 850002 or David on 01208 850650.