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 With a heatwave in April and then wet, windy and mixed non summery weather to follow we wondered how the garden and allotment produce would fare. Needless to say the village and surrounding area pulled out all the stops and we had a colourful display of entries in the marquee, although not the record numbers of the previous year. We had onions brought to us from Cumbria and an orange wine from the south of France so we are truly a European event! It was great to see some new exhibitors taking part across all the classes. All classes were very well supported and the judges were delighted by the efforts everyone had made, although it would be wonderful to see some more Floral Art exhibits. Considering the strong winds and rain of late the flower and vegetable exhibits impressed the judges.
The auction of produce kindly left by exhibitors raised £118 towards the Show funds. This was up on last year and we greatly appreciate all who meandered over to the marquee and to Jay for his stoic efforts to encourage us to part with our money.
 Thank you to all who supported the Show by attending, taking part and helping with the preparation and events leading up to and on the day, it really is a huge team effort. Without the support of all exhibitors and the great group of helpers and stewards the whole event would not be the fun and friendly event that it is.
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Congratulations to everybody who won awards in the 2011 Wanborough Flower and Produce show. We cannot possibly list everybody here but here are the winners of the cups and trophies in the Flower Show, which were awarded as follows:
| RHS Banksian Medal for Highest Points in sections A, B and C inclusive: |
Sandra Middleton
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| Loveday and Loveday perpetual Challenge Cup for highest points in AB&C: |
Ron Kent
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| Jack Newson Perpetual Challenge Cup for 2nd highest points in AB&C: |
Colin Hayes
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| Greatfield Nurseries Cup for the Best Exhibit in sections A B or C: |
Brian Martin
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| NJ Dowden Perpetual Challenge Plate for best Vegetable in Show: |
Aaron Whittock
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| Wanborough Herb Nursery Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Herb Collection in Show: |
Fiona Spillane
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| Ashley Roberts Perpetual Challenge Cup for Best Flower in Show: |
Brian Martin |
| F.R.Payne Memorial Challenge Cup for the Best Roses or Sweet Peas: |
Colin Hayes
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| C.F. Hymers Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Dahlia Exhibit: |
Ron Kent
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| Roy Kent Memorial Challenge Plate for highest points in Section C: |
Ron Kent
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| J.R.Bell Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Exhibit from a Gardening Club member: |
Ron Kent |
| Parish Council Plate for Best Hanging Basket, Planter or Window Box: |
Neville Tompkin
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| St Andrews Flower Club Trophy for the Best Exhibit in Floral Art: |
Jaane Pattison
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| Wanborough Show Cookery Challenge Shield for highest points in Cookery: |
Elizabeth Gaines |
| Church Meadow Perpetual Challenge Trphy for 2nd highest points in Cookery: |
Freddie Day |
| Pat Emms Perpetual Challenge Plate for the Best Exhibit in Cookery: |
Linda Rosier
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| Wanborough Cake Challenge Trophy for the Best Fruit Cake in Show: |
Elizabeth Gaines |
| Jubilee Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Best Exhibit in Handicrafts: |
Maureen Heavens
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| Senior Citizens Shield: |
Ron Kent |
| Janine Brown Trophy for support and participation: |
Ron Kent |
| Parish Council Shield for Best New Allotment: |
Andy Phillipson
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| Parish Council Shield for Best Allotment: |
Ron Kent |
Thank you to all who supported the Show by attending, taking part and helping with the preparation and events on the day. Any ideas and suggestions you have for the Flower Show do let me know. See you next year!
Alison Carse |
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Flower and Produce Show
