BRIDESTOWE Garden Club held its fourth annual garden show on Thursday September 6 in the Methodist Church, Bridestowe. Although entries were slighly down on last year, due to the weather, the turnout was good and the standard excellent. The judges Brian Wonnacott and Pat Andrews were very impressed with the standard of exhibits. They praised all the entrants for their hard work and effort to produce an excellent show. They were especially impressed with the children?s entries, which were up on last year. The committee were pleased to encourage the young ones into appreciating the garden. The show committee was also pleased with the entries from a membership of only 36 members. During the judging Dave Arney from Brandis Corner kept everyone occupied with a highly amusing and entertaining quiz. Group B were declared the winners by a single point. Non-members are always welcome at the meetings. The next one is Thursday (today) in the Methodist Hall, Bridestowe, starting at 7.30pm. The subject is ?putting the garden to bed?, given by Robin Hull from Hallwell.. Results: Flowers: Dahlias, one variety, Charles Watton; dahlias, mixed, Diane Porter; rose, Brian Maddaford; vase of flowering shrub, Cynthia Higbee; vase of mixed flowers, Brian Maddaford; vase of one annual, Cynthia Higbee; flowering pot plant, Edward Young; foliage pot plant, Brian Maddaford; best flower in my garden, Edward Young. Vegetables: six runner beans, Brian Maddaford; longest runner bean, Cynthia Higbee; four tomatoes, Sheila Hatfield; three courgettes, Charles Watton; three cooking apples, Charles Watton; three dessert apples, Cynthia Higbee; three vegetables on a plate, Edward Young; three onions under 250g, Brian Maddaford. Children?s classes: garden in a seed tray: 1, Roisin Manning, 2, Megan Shannon, equal 3, Megan Shannon, Niamh Manning, Pippy Shannon. All won a £5 voucher. A surprise prize of a pair of ceramic boots, made by Michael Hatfield, was presented to the winner of the ?best flower in my garden? section, Edward Young. Best in flower class, certificate and a voucher for £10: Brian Maddaford, vase of mixed flowers. Best in vegetable class, certificate and a voucher for £10: Cynthia Higbee, three dessert apples. Best in show, Doris Young Cup, certificate and a voucher for £15, Roisin Manning, garden in a seed tray.
