CHERITON Fitzpaine Garden Club has held its Spring Show in the parish hall.

Despite a long spell of very wet weather, and consequently smaller entries, the hall was a riot of colour, and there were a large number of children's entries.

Both the Norah Tatlow Trophy for the most points in floral art, and the Little Hayne Trophy for the most Outstanding Floral Art Arrangement were won by Dee Marshall, from Stockleigh English.

Newcomer Christella McCabe won the Best Exhibit in Show, and the most points in the cookery class.

The Best Overall Exhibit in the children's classes was Dorothy Tucker Meat, who also won the People's Choice. The Rainbow Winner was Mary Withers, and the Brownie Winner Lily Ann Mackie.

In the Children's Flower Arranging, sisters Freya and Holly Wortham won their age groups.

Teas were served in a marquee, kindly erected by members of the Men in Sheds Group, and as usual was packed.

This year, the garden club will be 100 years old, and is celebrating by holding a day-long event, with free entry for all Cheriton Fitzpaine residents, on Saturday, June 20 at the Parish Hall. Guest speaker will be Toby Buckland.