THE revival after 50 years of Lamerton Show on August 13 was an outstanding success with 442 exhibits being donated by 92 exhibitors from the village and surrounding parishes.

There were more than 60 classes, covering fruit, flowers, vegetables, produce and craft. Judges Johnny Mann and Val Bugden Cawsey said they had rarely seen such a high standard of exhibits and presentation.

There was strong competition throughout the fruit and vegetable classes with much rivalry between the allotment holders.

The many children's classes were well supported with some ingenious interpretations of the themes.

The photography classes attracted many entries, both from adults and children, with some stunning and amusing pictures.

The talent of the many local amateur craftsmen was evident in the art and craft classes, again with entries from both young and old.

A marquee was erected for visitors to sit and enjoy WI cream teas served by a busy team of WI ladies.

County councillor Debo Sellis opened the show and presented the many trophies which had been donated by local businesses and individuals. Cllr Sellis, who had supported the show through the council community fund, said that the event was another example of how Lamerton puts localism into action.

Lamerton WI president Angela Minshull expressed special thanks to her organising committee who gave her so much support during the last year of planning the show. She also thanked all those from the village who came to help in putting the show together and dismantling it afterwards.

Lamerton WI is determined to make this show the first of many more to come.

The awards went to: Best in show, donated by Carr's Garage, Mary Willans; best exhibit from Lamerton Parish, donated by Graham Manning, Mary Worth; most points in show, donated by Ottery Press, PJ Boucher; most points for WI member, Angela Minshull; most points for Lamerton allotment holder, donated by Lamerton Allotment Association, Shona Dickenson; most points in cookery section, donated by the Blacksmith's Arms, Mary Willans; most points in fruit and vegetable section, donated by Linda Glover, Angela Minshull; most points in floral section, donated by Hilary Fielding, PJ Boucher; most points in art and craft section, donated by Theale Crafts, Lynn Hatwell; most points for children 18 and under, donated by Lamerton Physio Clinic, Nicholas Hill; best rose, donated by Barbara Dawe, PJ Boucher; best house plant, donated by Jim Crockford, Ian Minshull; most points in egg section, donated by WI, jointly PJ Boucher and Sheryl Burroughs.