ENTRIES were slightly down at this years Village Show at Cheriton Bishop on Saturday, August 13, but that was because of the couple who presented the prizes.

David and Joyce Ganderton have lived in Cheriton for 28 years and are moving to Wiltshire.

David has been chairman of Cheriton Bishop Horticultural Society, his wife was treasurer. Both always exhibited at the three shows a year held in Cheriton.

David said the village should be proud of the standard the show had maintained, he did not think he had seen a better show. Certainly the standard was high.

Five trophies were won by Peggy Reed, a new entrant this year. She won the Novice cup, Rob Setter being runner-up.

Peggy also won the Pett cup for most points in the flowers and floral art classes. Mary Snell and Jennie Cornewall-Walker shared runner-up spot.

Peggy took home the Wilf Rice fruit bowl for most points in the fruit section, runner-up being Nick Vaughan. She won the Flower cup, Mary Snell was runner-up, and she won the Banksian Medal for most points in the flower and vegetable classes in which Persis Bower was runner-up.

Nick Vaughan went home with two trophies. He won the vegetable cup for most points in the vegetable classes, Peggy Reed was runner-up.

Nick also won the Challenge cup for most points in the senior section, Peggy Reed was again runner-up.

The Ladies cup for most points in the cookery section was won by Katharine Otley with Sally Burton runner-up.

Kathy Eley won the Checkers cup for the best exhibit in the cookery section with her three shortbread biscuits.

Jennie Cornewall-Walker won the floral art cup, Persis Bower was runner-up.

New this year was the Handicraft trophy, won by Emma Benjamin with Sarah O’Neil as runner-up.

The Joker’s cup went to Alan Greenslade. Sarah O’Neil was runner-up. One class in each section contributes to the cup, such as a spectacular weed in flower, the longest runner bean, basil grown in a pot, home made compost in a bucket, plus a jelly, cartoon, photography and flower arranging. A lot of fun for everyone.

In the junior classes, May Brittain took the Senior cup for gaining most points in the 12-14 years old category.

Emilia Jownes and Hebe Easton shared the Junior cup for most points in the 8-11 years classes.

William Otley and Izzy McLeod shared the Charlotte cup for gaining most points in the category for 5-7 years.

Emily Jeffery won the Pre-School mug for gaining most points in the Under 5’s section. She could not be there to receive her cup because she was being a bridesmaid that afternoon.

Mr and Mrs Ganderton were introduced by the Horticultural Society chairman, David Wolley. Jenny Grist is secretary.

In the tea marquee was a display of items made by recycling such as shower panels making a cold frame, a decorated firescreen, table, stool, and more.

Sue Read