On Sunday 12th September 2021 we held our first Annual Show for two years. It was brilliant to see so many plot holders return to show their produce and enjoy delicious cakes and tea. Here is a snapshot of the day, showing the excellent array of produce being judged.
Thank you to everyone who kindly volunteering their time setting up, judging, hosting the plant stall and raffle and baking delicious cakes.
We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Congratulations to all our show winners.
Cup winners:
Best Showperson – John Hynd
Best Plot – Dino Franz and Sarah Willard
Best newcomer’s plot – Cath Brooks and Ben Gothard (pictured above).
Show category winners:
| Class | 1st | |
| VEGETABLES | ||
| 1 | Aubergines x 2 | John Hynd |
| 2 | Peppers x 3 | John Hynd |
| 3 | Chili peppers x 4 | John Padgett |
| 4 | Beetroot x 4 – with 8cm of tops | Pam Islip |
| 5 | French Beans x 6 – any colour, any type (keep stalks on) | John Padgett |
| 6 | Runner Bean x 6 (keep stalks on) | Clara Molden |
| 7 | Carrot x 4 – with 8cm carrot tops | Diane Black |
| 8 | Courgette x 4 | Chris Lawrence |
| 9 | Cucumber x 1 | Clara Molden & Rob Ayward |
| 10 | Garlic x 3 | John & Carol Lyons |
| 11 | Marrow x 1 – no longer than 38 cm (15 inches) | – |
| 12 | Onions x 4 – outer skins only removed (leave 3 inches of stem) | – |
| 13 | Shallots x 6 | Harriet Graham |
| 14 | Potatoes x 4 | Diane Black |
| 15 | Pumpkin / Squash x 1 Joint First | Oliver Family & Fiona Heath |
| 16 | Sweetcorn x 2 (with outer leaves) | John Padgett |
| 17 | Beef tomato x 4 – with stalks | John Hynd |
| 18 | Cherry tomato x 6 – with stalks | John Padgett |
| 19 | Medium tomato x 4 – with stalks Joint First | Pam Islip & (no name) |
| 20 | Mixed vegetables – 1 each of 5 kinds (presentation up to you!) Joint First | Mark Gourley & John Hynd |
| 21 | Any vegetable x 1 (this is for any vegetable NOT in the above categories) | Yvonne Langley |
| 22 | Biggest vegetable x 1 | Oliver Family |
| 23 | Herbs in a jam jar – please write a list of the herbs you display and place with the jar | Harriet Graham |
| FRUIT | ||
| 24 | Apples x 4 | Diane Black |
| 25 | Top fruit (pears, plums, quinces, etc.) any kind x 4 | – |
| 26 | Soft fruit, any kind x 10 (where possible leave stems) | John Padgett |
| 27 | Any other fruit | Gary Hazel |
| FLOWERS | ||
| 28 | Mixed flowers in a vase, arrange as you wish | Harriet Graham |
| 29 | A single variety of flowers in vase | Clara Molden |
| 30 | Dahlias x 6 stems, same variety | John Hynd |
| 31 | Largest diameter Sunflower Head x 1 | John Padgett |
| 32 | Tallest Sunflower plant inc. Head x 1 | Charlie Armour |
| CHILDREN | ||
| 34a | Aged up to 10 years. Mini garden on a seed tray – create your own miniature garden. | Myles Goodwin |
| 34b | Aged 11 – 18 years. Mini garden on a seed tray – create your own miniature garden. | – |
| 35a | Aged up to 10 years. Vegetable monster/pet – decorate and create using vegetables, fruit and/or herbs. | Myles Goodwin |
| 35b | Aged 11 – 18 years. Vegetable monster/pet – decorate and create using vegetables, fruit and/or herbs. | Oliver Goodwin |
| COOKERY | ||
| 36 | A glass jar of homemade fruit jam, any kind | Alastair Kennedy |
| 37 | A Victoria Sponge Cake – your family’s favourite recipe | Diane Black |
| 38 | A glass jar of homemade chutney, any kind | Pam Islip |
| MAKE US LAUGH | ||
| 41 | ‘Make us laugh’ category for the funniest or weirdest shaped Vegetable or Fruit – open to all ages. | Oliver Family |
BHAS Allotment Society 