Eaton Bishop Gardening Club.
Report for October 2023
VILLAGE SHOW
The Village Show, organised by the Village Hall Committee and ably assisted by Gardening Club Members, was held on Sunday 20th August in the Village Hall at Eaton Bishop.
Once again, we were very pleased with the participation from Exhibitors for the Show and this year we had in excess of 300 Exhibits plus an increased number of Exhibits in the Children’s Classes, with all Classes, in all Sections of the Show, being well supported.
We were pleased once again, to have the support from our colleagues at Allensmore Allotments, whose knowledge and expertise in growing vegetables is first class.
We were well supported in the Craft and Domestic Classes at the Show and again the standard of Exhibits was high.
This year we were rather pleased with the support in the Children's Classes, as this has been rather sparse over the past few years. Speaking with the Children taking part and their parents, once they do actually get involved, they find it quite enjoyable
There was a good response from people to view the Exhibits and there was certainly a good atmosphere and “buzz” in the Village Hall during the afternoon.
Tim Coleman, the Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, thanked all the willing group of helpers for staging another successful event. He also thanked those who supported the Show as Judges, Stewards, Exhibitors and Visitors and also our generous Sponsors for again making the day successful.
This was followed by the Prize Giving, which was handled by Charlotte Marshall, the Show events Secretary for Eaton Bishop Gardening Club
Following the Prize Giving, surplus produce and flowers were sold off, with proceeds going to Village Hall Funds
Our sponsors supported us very well again this year and we had some fabulous prizes in our Show Raffle.
Once again, we are pleased that we had another successful Show, enjoyed by Exhibitors and Visitors alike.
We feel that “Village Shows” are part of our “Heritage” and Eaton Bishop are making every effort to ensure they continue.
VILLAGE SHOW 2023
Cup and Trophy Winners
Stan and Margaret Memorial Cup for “Overall Show Winner”,
with highest total points – Steve Wall 94points:
Runners Up – Billy Warren 65points:
Charlotte Marshall 30points.
Vegetable Classes – First Steve Wall – 84points: 2nd Billy Warren – 52points:
3rd Colin Morgan – 9 points.
Flower Classes – First Tim Coleman -13points: 2nd Chris Morris 12points:
Joint 3rd Steve Wall and Billy Warren 10points.
Handicraft Classes – First Jenny Crisp – 16points: 2nd Evelyn Corcoron 10points:
3rd Chris Morris 9points.
Flower Craft Classes – First Meryl Cain – 12points: 2nd Janice Goy 6points:
Joint 3rd Billy Warren, Chris Morris, Annette Morris
all with 3points.
Photographic Classes – First Clive Longbottom – 7points: 2nd Mike Sumner 6points:
3rd Janice Goy 5points.
Domestic Classes – First Charlotte Marshall - 25points: 2nd Christine Slade – 15 points
3rd Janice Goy 10points.
Top Vase Competition – First Chris Morris: 2nd Billy Warren.
Top Tray Competition – First Billy Warren: 2nd Steve Wall: 3rd Colin Morgan.
Award for “Best in Show” – Jenny Crisp for a “Domino” knitted waist-coat,
exhibited in the Craft Section of the Show.
Children Under 7 years – First Oliva Barnet 6points:2nd Joel Virgo 4points:
3rd Rex Gardiner 3points.
Children 8years to 12 years – Joint First Sophie Chester and Fin Virgo – 8points:
2nd Sophie Storey 7points.
Children 13 years to 16 years – No Entries.
SHOW SPONSORS:
THE COMET INN: CLEHONGER VILLAGE STORES: LOCKS GARAGE: ALLENSMORE NURSERIES: MADLEY PLANTS: TESCO BELMONT.
Many thanks for your generous support.
VILLAGE SHOW 2024
Following on from our Show this year we have arranged a special evening in February next year, for the benefit of people who are new to Exhibiting at the Village Show and those still contemplating taking part.
One of the official Royal Horticultural Show judges for Vegetables, Fruit and Flowers will be present, to give advice on how best to prepare and present your Exhibits for the Show.
Also present will be members of a local “Craft Group” to give advice on presenting Craft Items for the Show. We will also have a local qualified Domestic Science instructor to talk about exhibiting Cookery Items, Jams, Preserves and Chutney.
This event will be well advertised locally and, on the Internet, will be Free to Enter with Refreshments provided.
The Village Hall Committee and Eaton Bishop Gardening Club are hoping that by holding this event, we will encourage even more people locally, to take part in the Annual Village Show.
In October we will be holding our Annual General Meeting followed by a Wine and Cheese Social.
This will be on Wednesday 18th October at Eaton Bishop Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.