The annual Dilton Marsh Flower and Handicraft Show on 16th August was once again a roaring success with a record number of entries.
Crowds gathered in the afternoon to view the exhibits and take part in the popular auction of produce overseen by chairman Christopher Good. The winners in no particular order are:
Helen Jones, Robert Bishop, Sue Hill, Sheila Stanley, Alison Irving, Sam Lenders, Pam Good, Anthea Blewett, Liz Lee, Pam Jones, Roger Birsting, Elspeth Lenders, Priscilla Gray, Trina Murphy, Hilary Fairfield, Sonja Harris, Eunice Stride, Gill Addison, Janet Brown, Penny Birsting, Chris Good, Maureen Flynn, Martin and Margaret Wakelin, Rosie Fitzsimons, Pat Nowell, Bob Lee, Ruth Seelig, Paula Carr, Sally Eposita, Pauline Loader, Brian Fitzsimon, Martin Honor, Sara Honor, Lynn Lewin, Norma Hutton.
The John Irving Cup, awarded for the most points gained in fruit and vegetable classes, was awarded to Janet Brown who also won the Dilton Marsh Amateur Gardening Club Cup for the most points gained overall.
The Meade Nursery Cup was awarded to Eunice Stride for the most points gained in the flower and floral art classes. The Joan Bracken Cup for the most points gained in the cookery classes was won by Maureen Flynn. The Iris Hares Cup was awarded to Sheila Stanley for the most points gained in handicrafts and photography classes.
The WI Challenge Plate for the best group entry was won by Dilton Marsh WI. Dilton Marsh History Society added an extra to the show by holding a mini potato growing competition. A small potato was handed to competitors to see how heavy a bag could be grown from it. The winner was Janet Brown whose prize was presented in her absence to Mr Brown by Alison Irving.
Pictured: Sara Honor receiving the WI Challenge plate on behalf of Dilton Marsh WI from chairman Chris Good
