THE annual Lewdown flower and produce show was held on Saturday August 23. The show was opened by president Jim Nash, who welcomed those present and thanked all exhibitors for bringing such good quality exhibits. Jim then thanked those who had worked hard to put the show on.
Roy Stacey, chairman of the hall committee, said the exhibits were of as high a standard as he had seen at other shows this year. Prizes were presented by Andy Nash, Roy Stacey, Jim Nash and Bryan Wonnacott.
The judges? comments on the show was that it had been a difficult year, with the weather being so changeable earlier on, and then the long hot spell. This resulted in the need for a lot of watering to keep things growing. Everyone could be proud of the exhibits.
The floral displays, dahlias and sweet peas were good, vegetables of a high quality and cookery excellent. The handicrafts section of tapestry and quilting produced some stunning examples of workmanship.
Winners: Section A: parsnips: J Pengelly, H Jones, N Nash. Carrots, med, B J Wonnacott, D V Bushell, B J Wonnacott. Carrots stump, D V Bushell, H Jones, J Pengelly, highly commended A J Nash. Onion sets D V Bushell, B J Wonnacott, D V Bushell, hc B W Wonnacott; onions (untrimmed) D V Bushell, B W Wonnacott, D V Bushell, hc B J Wonnacott and C Jones. Beetroot, R Crocker, B J Wonnacott, D V Bushell. Runners, D V Bushell, D V Bushell, B J Wonnacott. Potatoes, white round, B J Wonnacott, B J Wonnacott, C Jones; white oval, B J Wonnacott, J Pengelly, D V Bushell; coloured round, R B Wonnacott, C Jones, B J Wonnacott; coloured oval, D V Bushell, B J Wonnacott, B J Wonnacott; heaviest, N Nash, D V Bushell, B W Wonnacott, R B Wonnacott. Marrow, J Nash, H Jones, D V Bushell. Parsley, B J Wonnacott, B W Wonnacott, C Stuart. Hybrid shallots, H Jones. Red/white shallots, F Downing, B J Wonnacott, B J Wonnacott. Cucumber (greenhouse), B J Wonnacott, N Nash, B J Wonnacott. Cucumber ridge, J Nash, N Nash, C Stuart. Peas, H Jones. Cabbage B J Wonnacott, R Crocker, C Jones. Lettuce, F J Nash, C Jones. Tomatoes, D V Bushell, B W Wonnacott, B J Wonnacott. Any vegetable, N Nash, C Stuart, J Pengelly. Top tray, D V Bushell, B W Wonnacott, J Pengelly. Apples, dessert, J Pengelly, C Jones, R Hill. Apples cooking, P Andrews, F J Nash, H Jones. Herbs, C Stuart, D V Bushell.
Section B: dahlias, pompom, B W Wonnacott, B W Wonnacott, N Nash; cacti, B J Wonnacott, B W Wonnacott, N Nash; decorative, A J Nash, H C Jones, C Jones. One rose, H Pengelly, H C Jones, C Jones. Asters, double, F Downing, C Jones, F Downing. Sweet peas, mixed, L M Warren, B J Wonnacott, H Walker. Sweet peas, one colour, L M Warren A J Nash, C Stuart. Gladioli, mixed, N Nash. Pansy heads, C Jones, P Andrews, S Crocker. One rose, scented, H Pengelly, F Downing. Fuchsia heads, B Radmore, P Andrews, B Radmore. Top vase, A Roberts, H Pengelly, B W Wonnacott. Pot geranium, P Andrews, R B Wonnacott. Flowering plant, P Andrews, A Roberts. Foliage plant, C Jones, R B Wonnacott, J Nash. Fern, A Roberts, C Jones, F Downing.
Section C, Local exhibitors only. Onion sets, A J Nash, F J Nash, N Nash. Beetroot, round, H Jones, C Jones, F J Nash. Runners, N Nash, P Andrews, F J Nash. Cactus/succulent, Harry Jones, H Jones, Harry Jones. Shallots, C Jones, A J Nash, N Nash, hc C Jones. Carrots, H Jones, H Jones, C Jones. Salad on plate N Nash, N Nash, C Jones, J Nash. Flowering pot plant, A Jones, C Jones, C Jones. Tomatoes, C Jones. Five annuals, A Roberts, P Andrews, A Jones. Longest runner, C Stuart, H Jones, N Nash, L M Warren. Potatoes, white, C Jones, Harry Jones, C Jones; coloured, N Nash, C Jones, H Jones. Dahlia over 3?, J Nash, N Nash, M Hill. Eggs, A J Nash, A J Nash.
Section D cookery: raspberry jam, R Hill, R Hill, M Taylor. Strawberry jam, M Taylor, M Hill, P Andrews; Blackcurrant jam, D V Bushell, M Hill, M Hill. Jar Jelly, P Jones, M Taylor, P Jones. Chutney, M Taylor, D V Bushell, B V Wonnacott. Chocolate sponge, M Hill, J Cole, M Taylor, quiche, S Crocker, J Cole, N Nash. Lemon cake, S J Nash, S Crocker, P Jones. Ginger biscuits, M Taylor, N Nash, S Nash. Rock cakes, J Cole, S Nash, M Taylor. Fruit cake, H Pengelly, J Nash, N Nash. Scones, D V Bushell, J Cole, M Taylor. Muffins, S J Nash, S Crocker, E Jordan.
Section E handicraft. Patchwork/quilting, A Hennessey, J Plowman, M Wawman hc A Hennessey. Needlecraft, D V Bushell, M Wawman, D V Bushell; hc B Trumper; special prize, D V Bushell. Painting/drawing J Cole, S Crocker. Knitted article, A Hennessey. Photo, an outing, J Cole, B W Wonnacott, S Crocker; amusing, S Crocker, Harry Jones, M Rolfe.
Section F, floral art: table centre, P Andrews, N Nash, A Roberts. Foliage, J Cole, A Roberts, P Andrews. In wine glass, J Cole, P Andrews, N Nash. Floating flowers, F Downing, P Andrews, A Roberts.
Children: Primary, 5-11: Garden tray, Harry Jones, Jemma Nash, Megan Nash, hc Jonathan Nash, Patrick Nash. National anthem, Megan Nash. Leggo, Jonathon Nash, Patrick Nash. Needlecraft, Patrick Nash, Megan Nash, Jemma Nash. Photo, Holly Walker, Megan Nash, Patrick Nash. Open sandwich, Patrick Nash, Megan Nash, Jemma Nash, hc Jonathon Nash.
College, 12-18: poster, show 2004, Laura Jones, Laura Jones. National anthem, Laura Jones, Laura Jones.
Cup winners: LVH silver challenge cup, section A, B J Wonnacott; LVH challenge cup, section B, C Jones; J B Hill silver challenge cup, section C, C Jones. WI silver challenge cup, sections C, D, E,
J Cole and M Taylor. YFC silver challenge cup, sections A-F, R Hill; Mary Stuart. Silver challenge cup section D, M Taylor; silver challenge cup, sections D, E, F, S Crocker. Children?s silver challenge cup, Primary, Megan Nash, Chapman silver challenge cup, senior school, Laura Jones; silver vase, section E, joint winners, J Cole, A Hennessey, S Crocker. Parkwood trophy, section F, P Andrews; Youth Club plaque, boys: Harry Jones; girls, Laura and Megan Nash; John Hinks memorial trophy, best exhibit in show, J Pengelly (parsnips). Top tray award, gold, D V Bushell, silver B W Wonnacott, bronze R B Wonnacott. Top vase, gold A Roberts, silver H Pengelly, bronze B W Wonnacott. Kerslake memorial cup, section A J Pengelly (parsnips). Christine Wonnacott memorial vase, section B, H Pengelly (rose). Special prize, sweet peas, L M Warren.