The 97^th Umberleigh Garden Show  held on 4 August 2018 was a great success, reports Show Secretary David Hawkings.

In the Garden Show (supported by Winson Fuels) there were more than five hundred entries across six categories, ranging from fruit, vegetables and flowers to photography.  In the Children’s section, more than forty pupils from Umberleigh  Academy submitted entries. The village hall  was  packed with visitors admiring the exhibits of produce and crafts.  Despite the long spell of dry weather, the judges described  the produce entries as being of  a “very high standard”.

Outside, the crowds enjoyed a wide range of trade stands, children’s activities,  and traditional games such as Coconut Shy and  “Splat the Rat” and Umberleigh’s  famous “Human Fruit Machine”, as well as enjoying cream teas in the warm sunshine.    Music was provided by the smooth jazz  outfit  the O.N.O. Band.  Unfortunately, on advice from the Kennel Club judge, the  Dog Show was cancelled due to the forecast hot weather.

The Trophy winners were:

 

Vegetables and Fruit

Committee Cup:  G. Willmetts; John Andrew Cup: Brian Huxtable;

Huntingdon Bowl: Angee Cook; Les Barrow Cup: Roger Keen;

Gifford Memorial Trophy :  Brian Huxtable; Ernest Clatworthy Cup : G.Willmets;

Ashelford Shield : Brian Huxtable;  Top Tray : G. Willmetts ;

Flowers

Murch Brothers Cup:  Brian Huxtable;  W. Murch Memorial Rose Bowl: Ivan Huxtable;

Top Vase :  Brian Huxtable

Overall: Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers

Andrew Alford Cup:  Brian Huxtable;

Cookery:

Umberleigh Ladies Cup: Margaret Alford

Crafts and Floral Arts

Craft Cup : Marian Williams;   Seage MemorialTrophy:  Sandra McCreadie;

Huxtable-Selly Cup : Sandra McCreadie;

Photography Adult

Photography Cup: Paula Alford;   The Bradley Plate :  Steve Cooper

 Photography Children

Noel Branch Cup:  Ruby Charlemagne;

Overall Photography

Marianne Cup:   Ruby Charlemagne;

Children’s Competitions:

The Chronicle Cup:   Molly Murch;

Brian Huxtable Prize:   Jack Andrew

Overall Children’s

Weeks Cup:   Shared by Molly Murch and Jack Andrew

 

‘The continuing success of the Umberleigh Garden Show  lies in the tireless support from many local people who give freely of their time and talents to create  this great local event’ added  David Hawkings.