THE NFU?s leading spokesman in the south west did the honours at Hatherleigh and District Gardening Club?s summer show. Anthony Gibson, south west regional director of the NFU, opened the event held on Saturday August 20. Results: Autumn challenge cup, highest total points for flowers, fruit and vegetables, Paul Stafford; silver tray, best single exhibit in show, Margaret Tonkin and Angela O?Brien (shared); rose bowl, highest total points for flower arranging, Margaret Tonkin; Homecraft challenge cup, highest points for cookery, Renee Searle; cup for highest points for flowers, Dolly Netherway; cup for highest points for fruit, Jill Knight; cup for highest points for vegetables, Gordon Reynolds; cup for highest points, photography, Chris Stafford. Vouchers from D T Brown: top vase, first, Trish Wonnacott; top vase, second, Sue de Salis; top vase, third, Renee Searle. Vouchers from Mr Fothergill: top tray, first, Jenny Pitt; top tray second, Jill Knight. Special award, best pasty, Audrey Reynolds. Children: silver cup, highest points for children, Alison Grindley; special prize for children, most outstanding entry by a child, Alison Grindley.
