The Trelawnyd Flower Show







The Manleys


Cameron with his prizewinning succulent 





Me making a final speech



Jo and ian




The family who brought the Hall’s original plans were guests of honour 

Hattie, Adam and Pippa





The hall’s original plans  brought as a gift of the day



Debbie the vegetable judge



 





107 comments:

  1. What a fantastic turnout, well done to all of the participants!
    Jo

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    1. Yes I was very proud of our village and it’s friends

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  2. OMG What a wonderful display of cakes, veggies, flowers and crafty makes. The whole village must be immensley proud of all their contributions. Most of all well done John, you deserve a first prize xxxx

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    1. It’s been hard work , but well worth it when the hall was full of people

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  3. Absolutely brilliant John, well done that man. I was smiling away whilst looking at the photos x

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    1. My favourite moment was after my friend Eirlys ( who had recently been bereaved ) won the best boiled egg after dropping it in the road before she got there
      She was so happy

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  4. These photos also gave me joy. What a lovely village/neighbors you have. Job well done, John. ♥

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    1. Everyone seemed to have come up trumps, I think the camaraderie of the show was needed after lockdown

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  5. Anonymous5:37 pm

    Wow to all the competitors and especially to the vegetable tulips. Gigi

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    1. I loved the way the judge gave that modest little entry the Best in show rosette
      She absolutely loved it

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  6. Looks like a wonderful day. Well worth all the effort. x

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  7. Anonymous5:38 pm

    Congratulations! Everything looks delightful, what a wonderful community.

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    1. Maybe all communities are thirsty for an event they can feel part of

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  8. Traveller5:43 pm

    That looks absolutely fabulous

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  9. Brilliant!!! But what of Sconegate????

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    1. Anonymous6:28 pm

      I’m glad it was her if it wasn’t you!

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    2. And me and Terry were not placed in the scones or the quiche but I did get second in the boiled fruit cake which means I effectively won

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  10. I bet you're happily knackered! Judging by the smiles, it looks like a fabulous time was had by all. Thanks for letting us share it. xx

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    1. It’s lovely to be able to share it

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  11. A Grand Day Out indeed. I wish I'd been there.

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  12. Debbie in London5:53 pm

    That looks wonderful! Well done to all. I want to live in your village. I’ve lived here twenty years and know precisely four people in my street. You have an amazing community.

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    1. My village is no different than many , and even in cities there are pockets of community very similar .I suspect ,

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  13. It actually made me well up looking at the photos. What a wonderful event. Wonderful turn out and exhibits. All of it heart warming and amazing. Well done all and especially you John.

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    1. I made a speech thanking everyone for taking part and one of the women in the village stood up and thanked us for bringing the show back
      It was rather an emotional moment

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  14. What a stellar turnout! And all the entries look wonderful, just fabulous. So Ma Manley won Sconegate? Congrats to her and condolences to Kelda.

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    1. Kelda was happy too as her pet photo won and her cupcakes made second . Her tictok video has gone a bit viral and people in the show made a point of telling her which was nice

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  15. That all looks wonderful!! I’m happy for the big turnout and all the entries! You may now relax. - Jenn

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  16. That looks like a highly successful day! Well done to all involved. x

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  17. Congratulations on a great show. Reminds me of a church bazaar I used to attend years ago.

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  18. Absolutely fantastic! Job well done and congratulations to all of you. Wish you weren’t a pond away. I’d have been there for sure.

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  19. Your show looks like a huge success. Over here in Suffolk our Fayre and Show was a bit of a wash-out - very wet all day. I got 2 firsts, 2 seconds and a third

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    1. That’s a good showing in our show for those placing a you would have won 6.50

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  20. I was going to ask about Mrs Manley! Well done on what looks like a terrific show. Amazing output and talent there. Now sit down a minute!

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    1. Ma Manley won best in show ( cookery) for her Bakewell tart
      She almost won the cup for most points in cookery

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  21. Looks like a grand time was had by all. How did you get on with your competition with Terry?

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    1. I won only because my boiled fruit cake came second , non of our other entries got placed

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  22. Many thanks for showing us all the Flower Show pics. It lifted my spirits!

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  23. Anonymous7:16 pm

    You should be proud of yourself and your little community....Thank you for showing us something like this still exists. I loved the coloured crotchet rugs....Every home should have one!

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    1. I’m proud of our TCA
      AND YES I’m proud of the people that went the extra Mile today , not only the villagers but my family, and people that used to support my sisters flower show which has now ended

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  24. Barbara anne7:18 pm

    Wonderful photos and I recognize some of the folks to my amazement. Psst ...is Hattie pregnant again?
    Hope you have a delicious dinner and most resful night's sleep.

    Hugs!

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    1. Anonymous7:43 pm

      What a rude thing to ask. You're saying someone looks overweight and that's incredibly hurtful and rude. I hope your comment will be deleted whn John sees it. I hope Hattie doesn't see it.

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    2. I think it’s the type of dress she’s wearing . Babs isn’t a rude commentator

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    3. Anonymous11:56 pm

      As the saying goes, you should never ask if, or assume someone is, pregnant unless you can actually see the baby exiting! :D Loved the pics, John.
      Makes me think about entering our local ag show again in spring. Tina in West Oz.

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    4. Hattie doesn't look the slightest bit pregnant! X

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    5. You're right Col, she doesn't. How unkind of someone to suggest that she is, made all the worse by saying "Psssst" which is like whispering behind someones back. I also hope lovely Hattie
      doesn't see the comments.

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  25. Yorkshire Liz7:28 pm

    Well done, Trelawnyd. A wonderful show and a wonderful show of work. Every photo made me smile, and it was lovely to see the guests of honour who revealed the hall plans. Beautifully tidy and well presented, and a terrific variety of entries. I hope these photo shows the amount of planning, head scratching and hard work that goes into presenting a proper village show like this one. Tremendous, all of you!

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    1. I’m very proud of today and what we all achieved

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  26. What I would have given to have been there! Thank you for all those wonderful pictures.

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  27. Looks like it was a fantastic success!

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    1. We made a 1000£ for the TCA so financially it went well too

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  28. Great photos John, thanks for sharing - so many lovely smiles too :)

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  29. Marvelous. You must be very proud!!!

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  30. What a lovely event! Congratulations to you and all the organizers on a job well done. If I were nearby, I'd be there in a shot. xx0N2

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  31. A stunning feat of logistics and community spirit by all concerned. Puts me to shame as I rarely volunteer to help out with, or even participate in, anything.

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    1. I’m not saying it wasn’t hard work
      Of course it was
      But sometimes it’s worth going an extra mile when the repayment is so positive

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  32. Oh my, these photos are absolutely wonderful and brought tears of joy to my eyes! Tickled pea green that the family who had the Hall's original plans were able to attend, were acknowledged, and presented the plans to the TCA. Congratulations to ALL! Well done, John dear and everyone who participated in any fashion!

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    1. It was lovely to see their surprise when they were shown to a reserved table with tea and cake lol

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  33. Thank you for reminding me of fundamental decency and goodness, in potato and gladiola form. Sunflower cupcakes!

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  34. Fabulous! So much love, hard work, and beautiful entries in all categories. What a wonderful day. Thank you so much for sharing. xo

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  35. Anonymous9:21 pm

    What lovely pictures and so much hard work by everyone. Sharon x

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    1. Thank u Sharon….I really now am off to bed

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  36. Judging by your pictures, it all seems to have gone well! Congratulations to you and the rest of the team who made it come together. Also congratulations to Cameron for showing his large succulent!

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  37. Anonymous9:50 pm

    How absolutely lovely!! Sitting in Winnipeg, waiting for this! Such wonderful photos of such a joyous event. I am quite envious of the rhubarb. Jean in Winnipeg

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  38. Anonymous10:14 pm

    It looks like everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. But do tell...did you do your rude vegetables for the show? Pat in Pennsylvania

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  39. Anonymous10:15 pm

    A tear in my eye as I enjoy everyone’s creativity and sense of community. We all need that! Enjoy your well-earned rest and a scone, everyone!
    Bonnie in Minneapolis

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  40. The event of the year. Congrats on a job well done.

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  41. The turnout is fantastic. So many people. So much creativity. Well done, well done!

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  42. Anonymous11:50 pm

    My goodness, what a wonderful cooperative effort by all in your community! I'm stunned at it all and it looks like a grand success! Your (and others) organizational skills were stellar, obviously!
    Susan M

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  43. Amazing! Such lovely pictures of your event. Thank you for sharing!
    Linda from Alabama

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  44. Your photos indicate the Show was a huge success with happy faces everywhere. The number of entries in each category is very impressive. The Show was well attended and seems much loved by the entire community. You must be very pleased!

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  45. Well, you certainly got a fantastic turnout, well done!!

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    1. Anonymous9:10 am

      I thought that too
      And my isn’t Cameron a young man now ?

      Keith xx

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  46. What a wonderful village population you have in Trelawnyd. All very talented and community minded. You're very lucky. Well done with the show.

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  47. Thank you for all the photos and hard work. What a fantastic show! Barb

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  48. Anonymous5:42 am

    You and your village should be so proud.
    What a beautiful set of photographs which go a very small way to reflect the sense of community that exists…and long may it continue.
    The hard work is appreciated by all….near and far!
    Now have a bit of a rest….until the next time!😉
    Wendyx

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  49. That looks wonderful and such a great turnout 👍

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  50. Just wonderful!

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  51. What a lovely show! My favourite is the vegetable table. Especially the aubergine! A very talented group of people in the village and looks as if it was great fun too.

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  52. What great photos. This makes me smile. Good to see the Manleys are still speaking!

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  53. SueJay7:26 am

    What a fantastic show, good to see such lovely pictures. Well done to both organisers and those who attended and entered the classes. Wonky vegetables next year?

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  54. It's a festival of all the best things in life, isn't it? community, food, flowers and glorious, hand crafted, useful art works.
    Wonderful! Great job!

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  55. Not just bringing the village together.
    Bringing the online blogging community together by the look of the comments. Both good to see

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  56. WOW! You must be so proud of your team John, and the response of Trelawnyd. The photos were so impressive - there are some fantastic gardeners amongst you, and the cooking was terrific too. When you've the energy I'll bet there are plenty of stories about the day. Congratulations.

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  57. What a wonderful fun and well attended day - you should all be very proud of yourselves, you all did so well. Brilliant organisation John x

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  58. Anonymous9:22 am

    Sian here, i entered the crochet and live past Sarn.
    Ive been to many of the Shows in the village and this one felt warm and very jolly indeed.
    Your speech moved many of us in the audience.
    Well dobe to you and

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  59. Anonymous9:23 am

    To your team of helpers
    Bw
    Sian

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    1. Hello Sian
      That’s lovely of you to say that. I’m sorry I didn’t meet up with in person. It’s was all rather busy.
      Perhaps if you are are interested you would like to join in with the show next year

      Best wishes
      John

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  60. Anonymous12:20 pm

    How wonderful, lovely photos. I miss living in our small village, the community was the best thing x Lynda

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  61. Love these photos John. We would call it a fair here and the flowers, baking and crafts is always my favorite part.

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  62. weaver3:42 pm

    Lovely ohotos of the very best sort of village occasion.

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  63. How I loved looking at all these photos. What a talented bunch of people you have in the village. The turnout and entries clearly indicate the village flower show was missed in a big way. I loved the vegetable tulips.... so very clever. Food, flowers, crafts and kinship... as it should be in a village. Well done to all... and especially to you John for organising such a splendid community event.

    Jo in Auckland

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  64. Great photos -- I feel like I've been at the event. And you got a really good crowd! Well done.

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