I thought I would post a selection of photos from yesterdays Flower Show
In the end our exhibit entries were the highest ever ( thanks to some supportive bloggers and local friends)
and the Memorial Hall was transformed yet again into a vintage show that was worthy of something out of Mrs Miniver
ValHassall's winning Floral art
The miniature floral displays, cups and Show Secretary(Slyvia) and Treasurer (Irene)
Mr Vincent's infamous Prize winning "Effing" Fuchsia can be seen clearly in the background
The Veg entries , despite the bad summer were impressive ( and I am quoting the veg judge)
Roses and Flowers
Novelty Veg was well supported ( after my low level bullying)
My winning Olympic Courgette
Olwyen Dillworth's last minute "bananas in pyjamas"
Floral Art
flower classes
Onion Classes
Domestic Classes ( Well done to ITU nurses Ann Beech and Greta for their first prizes)
art classes
Veg
The Official "Judge" photo with their traditional "Auntie Glad" scone tea!
Terry and Anne Malthoff show stewards
Gladys
Blogger Anne Gordon's first prize( one of two)
Blogger Kath's first Prize in the Card section was ably supported by Weaver Of Grass's second place!(below)
Anne Gordon's Cup!(for highest points in the craft section)
Adam and Kath ( two of my friends from sheffield, who had come over to see us yesterday
Villagers Robert and Sandra Cameron who did so well in the veg classes
Poultry farmer Eilys (left) looking somewhat bemused at her second place prize in the floral art
As usual it was all rather hard work,but it was an enjoyable day
Thanks to committee members
Sylvia, Irene,Terry, Ann,Carol,Gladys,John F,Pat, for all their hard work setting up, running and taking down of the Show
A big thank you too to the Helpers on the day, and to all of the competitors who have given a great deal of time and effort to keep the tradition of the Flower Show afternoon going
I AM OFF TO LIE DOWN IN A DARKENED ROOM