Spreyton Flower Show committee was disappointed by the drop in entries and this was compounded by the attendance at the opening ceremony. Chairman Tony Talbot welcomed president the Rev John Withers, who congratulated exhibitors on the standard achieved in a difficult growing season. The judges also praised the standard maintained at this little village show. Judges were: Vegetables, P Cole; flowers, M Horton; children, Mrs H Powlesland; junior cookery, P Lethbridge; preserves, Mrs C Price; wine, J Gillespie; cookery, Mrs M Daw; handicraft, Mrs V Hobbs. The management committee was chaired by Douglas Endacott, with Mrs S Hawking, Mrs A Hawkins, Mrs E Collins and Mrs H Elston. They were assisted by C Collins and Mrs E Ames. They would be extremely grateful to hear from anyone expressing support, or not, so that they can review the possible 2007 show. Trophy winners were: Open Cup, Mrs A Hawkins; residents? Cup, Mrs A Hawkins; Rosebowl for best in show, D J Endacott (runner beans); open vegetables, A F Milward; residents? vegetables, K Vile; open flowers, F Leach/Mrs J Talbot; residents? flowers, C Collins; Albert Luxton shield, K Vile; salver ? preserves, Mrs A Hawkins; children?s cup, Fiona Baker; junior cookery, Vicki Hawkins; cookery, Mrs A Hawkins; handicraft, Mrs A Hawkins. Special prizewinners were: A F Milward, D J Endacott, J Brand, Richard Lott, Mrs J Talbot, Mrs S Partridge, Mrs A Hawkins, H Wonnacott. Door stewards were Mr and Mrs D Endacott. Teas were organised by Mrs E Williams and helpers. Sports, W Pilborough; tombola, T Collins and E Ames; bottle stall, Mr and Mrs D Callard; ice creams and produce stall, Mrs H Elston and Mrs A Barber; posters, Annie Lott. The day ended with a whist drive, organised by Mr and Mrs C Collins. They were helped by Mr and Mrs K Vile, Mrs A Hawkins, Mrs M Riddaway and G Smale. This event was well attended and made a profit of around £100 for Village Trust and RNIB funds. First prizewinners: open vegetables: white potatoes, A F Milward; coloured potatoes, F Leach; peas, A F Milward; parsley, W J Endacott; hybrid shallots, F Leach; onons from sets, A F Milward; onions from seed, H Wonnacott; beetroot, H Wonnacott; runner beans, J Brand; short carrots, F Leach; long carrots, J Brand; courgettes, A F Milward; pair of vegetables, H Wonnacott; tomatoes, F Leach; collection of vegetables, H Wonnacott. Residents? vegetables: white potatoes, W J Endacott; coloured potatoes, D J Endacott; shallots, other than hybrid, K Vile; onions, D J Endacott; beetroot, W J Endacott; runner beans, D J Endacott; carrots, J Brand; tomatoes, K Vile; pair of vegetables, K Vile; longest bean, K Vile. Open flowers: stems of perennials, J Brand; six stems of various flowers, T Talbot; specimen rose, D J Endacott; fuschia heads in water, H Wonnacott; dahlias, miniature ball, C Collins; pot plant (flowering), Mrs J Talbot; French marigolds, F Leach; sweet peas, Mrs J Talbot; cactus, Mrs J Talbot. Residents? flowers: gladioli spike, J Brand; decorative dahlias, C Collins; cactus dahlias, C Collins; pansies, Mrs J Hall; pot plant, W J Endacott. Children: wild flowers (8-11 years), 1 Autumn Honeychurch, 2 and 3,Fiona Baker; wild flowers (12-15 years), 1 Richard Lott, 2 and 3 Vicki Hawkins; world cup poster (8-11 years), 1 and 2, Fiona Baker, 3 Autumn Honeychurch; party invitation (12-15 years), 1 William Hawking, 2 Natalie Baker, 3 Vicki Hawkins; Garden on a dinner plate (8-11 years), Fiona Baker; handicraft (12-15 years), 1 and 3 Natalie Baker, 2 Rory Honeychurch. Junior cookery: jam tarts, 1 and 2 Vicki Hawkins, 3 Natalie Baker; sausage rolls, 1 and 2 Vicki Hawkins, 3 Natalie Baker; fruit scones, 1 Richard Lott, 2 and 3 Natalie Baker; individual dessert, 1 Vicki Hawkins, 2 and 3 Natalie Baker; chocolate brownies, 1 and 2 Vicki Hawkins, 3 Natalie Baker; home made soup, 1 Richard Lott, 2 Natalie Baker, 3 Vicki Hawkins. Preserves: barbecue sauce, Mrs E Collins; chutney/pickle, Mrs E Collins; marmalade, Mrs J Talbot; any jam, Mrs B Rickard; raspberry jam, Mrs A Hawkins; blackcurant jam, Mrs A Hawkins; jelly, Mrs B Rickard. Wine: white wine, Mrs E Collins; red wine, Mrs S Partridge; rose wine, Mrs S Partridge. Cookery and craft: Cornish pasty, Mrs E Collins; sausage rolls, Mrs J Talbot; cheese scones, Mrs A Hawkins; quiche, Mrs A Hawkins; cheesecake, Mrs A Hawkins; Victoria sandwich, Mrs A Hawkins; fruit cake, Mrs B Rickard; fruit mousse, Mrs E Collins; white bread rolls, Mrs J Talbot; flapjack, Mrs A Hawkins; church kneeler design, Mrs A Hawkins; photograph ? fancy dress, Mrs E Collins; cross stitch/tapestry, Mrs L Blake; handicraft, Mrs A Hawkins; floral arrangement ? season, Mrs A Hawkins; posty ? Queen?s 80th birthday, Mrs A Hawkins; harvest arrangement, Mrs A Hawkins.
