The Launcells Horticultural Show took place on Saturday, August 12, and despite the very hot and dry spring followed by a very wet and windy summer, the growers and makers of the parish yet again produced a lovely display.
A spokesperson said: “There was an excellent selection of vegetables and a lovely display of cakes and biscuits together with flowers, preserves, crafts and photographs.
“Well done to Alison Butler who won a Best Exhibit prize for her beautifully made cushion and to Louise Symons who won best exhibit in the under 10 age section.
“Many thanks to the five parish councillors who each made four biscuits. The winner was Paul Wingard.
“Many thanks to all those who took part, the organisers, the volunteers who helped set up and clear away, the judges, the helpers in the kitchen, to Andrew Hargreaves for presenting the prizes and to everyone who came along for a very sociable afternoon.”
Results
Section 1, vegetables:
The Cleave Challenge Cup, winner — Graham Tape
The Snowden Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — Derek Cole
Stedwill Memorial Cup, classes 28 to 34 — Graham Tape
The Sainsbury Cup, class 1 — Graham Tape
Section 2, flowers:
The Hunt Perpetual Cup, winner — Graham Tape
The Yelland Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — David Long
Mrs Cleave Cup, class 36 — Graham Tape
Pot plants:
Launcells Horticultural Show Cup, winner — Graham Tape
The Dinner Trophy, runner-up — Mandy Pollard
Section 3, floral art:
The Brooks Challenge Cup, winner — Caroline Tape
The Sainsbury Trophy, runner-up — Sue Urwin
Section 4, cookery and salads:
The Barkwill Challenge Cup, winner — Mandy Pollard
The Stedwill Perpetual Trophy, runners-up — Alison Butler
The Pickard Cup, classes 87 to 92 — Mandy Pollard
Section 5, preserves:
The Tape Perpetual Salver, winner — Mandy Pollard
The Higher Grimscott Preserve Plate, runner-up — Caroline Tape
The Havasu Trophy, classes 114 to 120 — Mandy Pollard
Section 6, handicrafts:
The Venner Challenge Cup, winner — Freda Hockin
The Dingle Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — Alison Butler and Mandy Pollard
Les Yelland Trophy, best exhibit — Alison Butler
Section 7, photography:
Launcells Horticultural Show Bowl, winner — Mandy Pollard
Launcells Horticultural Show Trophy, runner-up — Brian Pollard
Section 8, children under 10 years:
The Jenkins Cup, winner — Ella-Rae Bath
Stedwill Plaque, runner-up — Dylan Bath and Louise Symons
The Cann Trophy, best exhibit — Louise Symons
The Alf Snowden Trophy, classes 148 to 151 — Dylan Bath
The Ron Pearce Cup, most points 160 to 164 — Ella-Rae Bath