SUMMER ROSE AND FLORAL SHOW 2009

The Summer Rose and Floral Show was held on Saturday, June 20^th at the Golden Acre Community Centre, Ross Close. The quality of the exhibits was excellent and numbers were over 20% up on last year so that the show was a definite success.

The roses which generally form a significant part of the show were perhaps less in evidence than usual, this due to weather problems. Many potential blooms had flowered too early. Nevertheless, the roses were colourful, fragrant and beautiful The best rose in the show was exhibited by Eric Hammond who won the same honour last year. Many other summer flowers, added to the colour and the fragrance of the show, whilst displays of foliage, pot plants and flowering shrubs added a touch of green. There was a particularly lovely exhibit in the 'container of plants' class. Ken Peck, the winner had used a large hamper in which to grow his mainly pink flowers. Fruit and vegetables were also exhibited but it is at the Autumn Show that they really come into their own.

The winning entry for the floral arrangement entitled 'A Musical' was won by Yvonne Bishop for her arrangement illustrating 'Starlight Express'. It was an eye-catching display which featured allium flowers and included a roller skate and a small train which appeared to be running on rails represented by long thin leaves. Yvonne also won three other arrangement classes including the 'flower arrangement in a jam jar, judged by the public'.

The domestic section presented a mouth-watering selection of baking, the jam tarts and chocolate marble cake looking particularly delicious. As always, there were also jam, lemon curd and homemade wines classes.

The Town Mayor, Doug Perry kindly attended to present the prizes.

The Chairman, Doreen Townley expressed her thanks to the Town Mayor and to the hard-working Show Secretaries, Yvonne Bishop and Kate Chambers. Thanks too were given to the judges, to show stewards and to all committee members, all of whom had helped to make the show a success. Penny Baggaley was also thanked for providing some very welcome refreshments.

Collette Biggs,
Publicity Secretary

WINNERS

Saffron Walden Horticultural Society Cup – Best Bloom in Rose Classes 1-10
Winner: Eric Hammond

Veerman Rose Bowl – Most points in Rose Classes 1-10
Winner: David Livermore
Runner-up: Robin Crouchman

R.A. Butler Cup – Most points in Floral Classes 11-26
Winner: Ken Peck
Runner-up: Yvonne Bishop

Denning Bowl – Most points in the Fruit & Vegetable Section Classes 28-35
Winner: Hamish Davidson
Runner-up: Hugh Law

Walden Trophy – Most points in Domestic Section Classes 36-44
Winner: Annie Erdman
Runner-up: Jennie Davidson

Scrivener Cup – Most points in Junior Section Classes 45-52
Winner: Susie Beare
Runner-up: Ellie Beare

Russell Green Cup – Awarded for Class 35
Winner: Hamish Davidson

Caroline Dowling Award – Best exhibit in Junior Classes
Winner: Susie Beare

SECTION 1 – FLOWERS

1. 1 Bloom, large flowered H.T. Rose, any colour
Winner: Eric Hammond

2. 1 Bloom, large flowered H.T. Rose, red or pink
Winner: David Livermore

3. 1 Bloom, large flowered H.T. Rose, white or yellow
Winner: Eric Hammond

5. 1 stem, Cluster flowered Rose
Winner: David Livermore

6. 3 stems, Cluster flowered Roses, one or more varieties
Winner: David Livermore

7. 3 stems Miniature Roses
Winner: Helen O'Neill

8. 3 stems Rambler and/or Climbing Roses
Winner: Doreen Townley

9. 3 stems Old Fashioned Type Roses – one or more varieties
Winner: David Livermore

10. Container of Roses (maximum 7)
Winner: Helen O'Neill

11. 1 spike Delphinium
Winner: Janet Bullen

12. A container of Sweet Peas (9 stems)
Winner: Ken Peck

13. 3 containers of Sweet Peas, 3 distinct varieties, 4 stems of each
Winner: Ken Peck

14. A container of Flowers (own foliage permitted)
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

15. Display of Foliage in a container
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

16. Pansies or Violas – 6 blooms
Winner: Robin Crouchman

17. Pinks or Carnations – 5 stems
Winner: Helen O'Neill

18. A Vase of Blue and/or White Flowers (foliage permitted)
Winner: Eric Hammond

19. Flowering Trees or Shrubs – 3 stems
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

20. One Pot Plant for foliage
Winner: Hamish Davidson

21. One Pot Plant in flower
Winner: Jill Macloughlin

22. A container of plants as grown
Winner: Ken Peck

23. One cactus or succulent in container as grown by exhibitor
Winner: Doreen Townley

24. Bonsai – must have been in exhibitor’s possession for three months
Winner: Ken Peck

26. Floral Arrangement: “A Musical”
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

27. Flower arrangement in a jam jar – to be judged by the public
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

SECTION 2 – FRUIT & VEGETABLES

28. Gooseberries – 12
Winner: Jill Macloughlin

29. Strawberries – 9 with stalks
Winner: Hamish Davidson

30. Rhubarb – 3 sticks
Winner: Eric Hammond

31. Dish of any other fruit
Winner: Hamish Davidson

32. Collection of Herbs – 4 varieties in separate containers
Winner: Ken Peck

33. Broad Beans – 6
Winner: Hugh Law

34. Spring Onions – 6
Winner: Hugh Law

35. Collection of Vegetables (including salads) – 4 different kinds in a tray
Winner: Hamish Davidson

SECTION 3 – DOMESTIC CLASSES

36. Chocolate & Vanilla Marble Cake (made according to given recipe)
Winner: Jean Petchey

37. Jam Tarts – 4
Winner: Annie Erdman

38. Scotch Pancakes – 4
Winner: Annie Erdman

39. Soda Bread – 1 round
Winner: Annie Erdman

40. Jam – 1 jar
Winner: Dorothy Law

41. Lemon Curd – 1 jar
Winner: Jennie Davidson

42. A bottle of home made wine – red (uncorked and in a clear glass bottle)
Winner: Charles White

43. A bottle of home made wine – other than red (uncorked and in a clear glass bottle)
Winner: Harry Green

44. A hand crafted article
Winner: Annie Erdman

SECTION 4 – JUNIOR CLASSES (Age up to 15)

45. A container of 3 Roses – one or more varieties
Winner: Ellie Beare

47. One plant grown from a pip, stone, nut, berry, etc.
Winner: Susie Beare

52. Collage: Pets – maximum A4 size
Winner: Susie Beare