SPREYTON Flower, Produce and Craft Show, held at Spreyton Village Hall on August 15 was opened by Show President Cleave Collins.

Children’s competition winners at Spreyton were Imogen (6) and Harry (4). AQ 9109
Children’s competition winners at Spreyton were Imogen (6) and Harry (4). AQ 9109 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Elodie (9) won a second prize at Spreyton with their Coffee Victoria Sandwich. AQ 9106
Elodie (9) won a second prize at Spreyton with their Coffee Victoria Sandwich. AQ 9106 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The hall was a colourful picture with flowers, produce and crafts, plus cookery and children’s exhibits in a wide range of classes making it a splendid display.

Elizabeth Daw won an award for her potatoes, S Gillard, right, receiving a trophy for her raspberry jam. AQ 9113/9146
Elizabeth Daw won an award for her potatoes, S Gillard, right, receiving a trophy for her raspberry jam. AQ 9113/9146 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Show Secretary Sharon Hawking explained that entries were 100 down to 444, but said she felt this was still very good due to the recent heatwaves which caused difficulties for growers of fruit, veg and flowers.

Val Patrick received a first and special award at Spreyton for her courgettes. AQ 9102
Val Patrick received a first and special award at Spreyton for her courgettes. AQ 9102 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Beautiful dahlias exhibited at Spreyton Show. AQ 9093
Beautiful dahlias exhibited at Spreyton Show. AQ 9093 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Ian Pinwell won an outstanding eight trophies with other trophy winners: J Mayer, John Redstone, Imogen Hawkins, Angela Hawkins, Judith Talbot and Caroline Barkin. Other winners were E Daw, Harry Hooper, S Gillard, H Knight and V Patrick.