THE Gardening Club of Bere Ferrers Horticultural Society held its 103rd annual show recently in the local primary school.

Luxuriant exotics towered over the stands, the vibrant hibiscus and mandevila competing for attention against the paler pristine orchids and lilies.

The primary pupils had taken part enthusiastically, with some clever, amusing entries in the vegetable/fruit model class.

Increased entries in the fruit section made an attractive display.

Overall, exhibits were slightly down on last year, probably due to the cold winter and late spring, but the judges returned a verdict of high standards.

Some changes to the schedule had resulted in increased interest — the handicraft section was well supported, in particular the cards, and visitors commented on the almost professional standard of the photography.

Entries in the decorative section were colourful and stylish and of an excellent standard, the 'Scottish Wedding Class' was particularly appropriate as the royal wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall was taking place in Edinburgh at the same time.

Villagers and visitors alike had much to admire and comment on; with a plant sale, home made refreshments and a raffle, the whole event was judged a success.

John Snell, local author and historian presented the trophies to the class winners.

Results: Kenyon Cup, runner up in points for vegetables, Ann Crozier; Pringle Cup, most points in vegetables, Ralph Elmes; Arnold Cup, best exhibit vegetables, George Allen; Mrs O Rich Trophy, class 56 winner — sweet peas, Margaret Willmott; George May Cup, best exhibit roses, Pat Mawer; Jamie Brown Memorial Cup, best exhibit dahlias, Margaret Willmott; Farm Industries Trophy, best exhibit flowers, Mrs D Dion; George Williams Rose Bowl, best exhibit pot plants, Pam Neave; Dr Caverhill Cup, runner up in points for pot plants and flowers, Mary Mills; Ernest Holloway Cup, most points in pot plants and flowers, Pat Mawer; Mrs V Johns Cup, winner under 16 photography, Harriott Smith; Mrs Snell Cup, most points in decorative, Mrs D Dion; Mrs D Friend Memorial Trophy, best exhibit decorative, Sue Roper; Mrs Bostock Cup, best exhibit fruit, Margaret Cartwright; F Easterbrook Memorial Cup, most points in fruit, Ken Sheaf; Broom and Green Trophy, best exhibit handicraft, Ann Crozier; Rigby and Piper Trophy, most points handicraft, Ann Crozier; Sid Hill Cup, best exhibit domestic, Jo Bourton; Col. Varley Trophy, most points in domestic, Yvonne Howard; Miss Rose Hind Trophy, best exhibit class 117, Betty Endean; Edith V Brown Cup, best exhibit class 123 (honey granulated), Ann Crozier; BFHS Silver Oriental Bowl, most points in preserves, Betty Endean; Hon Mrs E Varley Trophy, best exhibit photography, Mary Taylor; Shanks Memorial Cup, most points in photography, Clive Taylor; Mrs Williams Cup, winner of vegetable or fruit model, Amelia Howard; JH Sleep Cup, most points section H, Amelia Howard; Institute Cup, most points section J, Joshua Howard.