A FINE afternoon brought out the crowds for Meavy Flower Society?s annual show in the parish hall on Saturday.

More than a hundred people enjoyed the exhibits, light refreshments and the fun of a raffle.

The usual high standard was maintained, despite several days of wind and rain that had damaged many garden plants; dahlias, hydrangeas and fuchsias being well represented. Indoor plants were also much in evidence, particularly streptocarpus.

Salad and other vegetables made a fine display, with keen competition between a father and daughter producing some magnificent onions.

The first use of a computer, to analyse the votes of visitors for selecting winning entries, was successful in preparing the results quickly and relieved committee members of a severe chore, thanks to the assistance of Tim Lambie.

Guest of honour was Mrs Clare Gibbs, widow of a founder member of the society well remembered for his fuchsias, who presented the trophies to the winners.