Impressive entries at Fittleworth Horticultural Society Spring Show

The Fittleworth Horticultural Society Spring Show was held on Saturday.

The day dawned damp but gave way to sunshine for the annual spring show. Entries were slightly down on last year owing to the wet and late spring season, however, exhibits flowed in and made a lovely display in the village hall. There were new entrants too and the Brownies and Guides exhibited some beautiful princess crowns with the impending royal wedding in mind.

The men only cookery produced a number of delicious coffee cakes but was won by Nigel Selby who also took the best in cookery award.

The Lenton Perpetual Challenge Cup for best collection of narcissi/daffodils was awarded to Cynthia Portus, who also took home the Manvilles Field Family Cup for Best Camellias.

The Cheals P.C.C. for highest total points in Shrub Classes was won by Edward Braham.

Vanessa Mackenzie was named best in class for Flowers, Shrubs and Pot Plants for her entry in ‘three varieties of Narcissi/Daffodils’, and Edward Braham took home best in class for Vegetables with his entry in ‘three leeks - washed and trimmed’.

The best in class for Floral Art went to Brenda Tilbury for her entry in the ‘Fit for a Princess’ category, while Viv Benham was named best in class in the Handicrafts section for her entry in ‘hard materials handicraft’.

Lucy Benham took home best in class for Photography, with her entry into the ‘One photo of ‘Wild Flowers’’ category. Sophie Sperring was named best in class for the Junior classes for her jam jar lantern.

A good raffle, tea and cakes finished off the day.

The Fittleworth Horticultural Society Summer Show will be held on August 11.