AUTUMN SHOW 2012

The Saffron Walden Horticultural Society Autumn Show took place last Saturday, 22nd September at the Golden Acre Community Centre, Ross Close.

Visitors could not help but be impressed at the sight of a wonderful array of dahlias, chrysanthemums as they entered. Beyond them, roses, gladioli, displays of flowering trees and shrubs, fuchsias and pots vied for their attention. Jose Rumbo won trophies for best dahlia and chrysanthemum.

The floral arrangements entitled 'Accent on Wood' inspired five beautiful interpretations, Yvonne Bishop winning first prize.

Some vegetable classes were less well supported this year but very large onions, leeks, and parsnips were entered. Peter Cranfield won the Sewell Cup for most points, and the Babington Smith Trophy for most points in show. Robin Crouchman won the Ellis Rooke Cup for most points in all three shows of 2012.

In the domestic classes, Mrs Annie Erdman won the Rickett Shield for the best exhibit, a very tempting Battenberg Cake and was awarded the Walker Trophy for the most points overall in that section.

Colourful and inventive Entries in the Junior Classes included iced biscuits, Christmas decorations, and hand written verses beautifully decorated. Becky and Daniel Leeman were jointly awarded the Scrivener Cup for the most points overall.

The Chairman, Mrs Doreen Townley, thanked the judges, show secretaries and also the Mayor, Cllr David Watson for attending and presenting the prizes. The Society is grateful to Ridgeons for the gifts they donated as raffle prizes. Nearly £200 was raised in total from the raffle, plant stall, teas and auction of produce.

Jill MacLoughlin

TROPHY WINNERS
Babington Smith Trophy – Most points in show
Winner: Peter Cranfield (38 points)
Runner-up: Ken Peck (37 points)

Sewell Cup – Most points in Vegetable Section – Classes 1-22
Winner: Peter Cranfield (38 points)
Runner-up: Ken Peck (29 points)

Acrow Bowl – Most points in Flower & Fruit Section – Classes 23-52
Winner: Robin Crouchman (28 points)
Runner-up: Yvonne Bishop (24 points)

John Coe Memorial Trophy – Best bloom in Dahlia Section – Classes 28-32
Winner: Jose Rumbo

John Coe Trophy – Best bloom in Chrysanthemum Section – Classes 33-34
Winner: Jose Rumbo

Harry Green Trophy – Best bloom in Rose Section – Classes 36-38
Winner: Doreen Townley

Harry Green Cup – Best Floral Arrangement – Class 52
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

Walker Trophy – Most points in Domestic Section – Classes 53-63
Winner: Annie Erdman (18 points)
Runner-up: Kath Bartram (6 points)

Rickett Shield – Best Exhibit in Domestic Classes 53-59
Winner: Annie Erdman (Battenberg Cake)

Scrivener Trophy – Most points in Junior Section – Classes 64-70
Joint Winners: Becky Leeman and Daniel Leeman (10 points)
Runner-up: Lucy Henderson (9 points)

"Eric the Hedgehog" ‑ Best Exhibit in the Junior Classes
Winner: Becky Leeman(Decorated Verse)

Ellis Rooke Cup – Most points in all three shows in the year
Winner: Robin Crouchman (117 points)

Tom Green Cup – Most points in Junior Classes in all three shows in the year
Winner: Becky Leeman (23 points)

CLASS WINNERS
SECTION 1 – VEGETABLES

1. Beans, Runner – 9 pods, with stalks
Winner: Ken Peck

3. Beetroot – 3, with minimum 7.5cm long tops
Winner: Eric Hammond

4. Cabbage – 2, with stalks
Winner: Peter Cranfield

5. Carrots – 4, with minimum 7.5cm long tops
Winner: Peter Cranfield

6. Cucumbers – 2
Winner: Ken Peck

7. Leeks – 3, with roots
Winner: Peter Cranfield

8. Marrows – pair for table use – should not be longer than 35cm
Winner: Hamish Davidson

9. Onions – 4, dressed, under 250g
Winner: Peter Cranfield

10. Onions – 4, dressed, 250g or over
Winner: Hamish Davidson

11. Potatoes – 4 white
Winner: Peter Cranfield

12. Potatoes – 4 coloured
Winner: Ken Peck

13. Parsnips – 3, with minimum 7.5cm long tops
Winner: Hamish Davidson

14. Shallots – 9 culinary, large
Winner: Robin Crouchman

15. Shallots – 9 pickling, small, approx. 35 mm in diameter
Winner: Robin Crouchman

16. Tomatoes – 6 with stalks
Winner:

17. Tomatoes, small variety – 6 with stalks, not exceeding 35 mm in diameter
Winner: Roy Johnson

18. A truss of Tomatoes (ripe and/or unripe)
Winner: John Bartram

19. Collection of Vegetables – 4 different kinds in a tray maximum size 61 cm by 61
Winner: Ken Peck

20. Collection of Salad Vegetables – 4 different kinds arranged in a tray
Winner: Peter Cranfield

21. Courgettes – 3
Winner: Peter Cranfield

22. Any other vegetable – minimum 2, not included in the schedule
Winner: John Bartram

SECTION 2 – FRUIT & FLOWER CLASSES

24. Apples – 3 dessert, with stalks
Winner: John MacLoughlin

26. Blackberries – 12 with stalks
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

27. Any fruit not included in the schedule
Winner: Paul Vidler

28. Dahlias, decorative or ball – 3 blooms
Winner: Robin Crouchman

29. Dahlias, cactus or semi-cactus – 3 blooms
Winner: Jose Rumbo

30. Dahlias, pompon – 5 blooms, under 52 mm diameter
Winner: Robin Crouchman

31. Dahlia any other variety than already mentioned – 3 blooms
Winner: Robin Crouchman

32. Dahlias, mixed – to be judged on quality
Winner: Robin Crouchman

33. Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays
Winner: Jose Rumbo

34. Chrysanthemums, 3 blooms – 1 or more varieties
Winner: Jose Rumbo

35. Display of foliage in a container
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

36. 1 Stem large flowered H.T. Rose any colour
Winner: Jill MacLoughlin

37. 3 Stems large flowered H.T. Roses, any colour or colours
Winner: David Livermore

38. 3 stems Roses, cluster flowered
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

40. Asters – 6 stems
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

41. A container of flowers (foliage permitted)
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

42. Flowering Trees or Shrubs – 3 stems
Winner: Ruth Coe

43. 1 Orchid Plant in bloom (in exhibitor's possession for 6 months)
Winner: Ken Peck

44. One Pot Plant in flower
Winner: Kath Bartram

45. One Pot Plant for foliage
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

46. Cactus in a container not greater than 23 cm diameter as grown
Winner: Doreen Townley

47. Succulent in a pot maximum 23 cm diameter as grown
Winner: Robin Crouchman

48. Exhibit consisting of 1 Vase with one flower and a plate containing one vegetable or fruit
Winner: David Livermore

50. Fuchsia – 6 mounted flower heads (boxes provided by the Society)
Winner: Susan Cowling

51. A container of plants as grown
Winner: Robin Crouchman

52. Floral arrangement: "Accent on Wood"
Winner: Yvonne Bishop

SECTION 3 – DOMESTIC CLASSES

53. Lakeland Shortcake
Winner: Annette Leeman

54. Savoury Scones – 4
Winner: Annie Erdman

55. Battenberg Cake
Winner: Annie Erdman

56. Mince Pies 4
Winner: Vera Wilson

57 Jam – 1 jar
Winner: Valerie Vidler

58. Any other Preserve – 1 jar
Winner: Kath Bartram

59. Chutney – 1 jar
Winner: Kath Bartram

62. A hand crafted article
Winner: Nick Eldred

63. A Photograph "Night Life"
Winner: Annie Erdman

SECTION 4 – JUNIOR CLASSES (AGE UP TO 15)

64. Ice & Decorate Rich Tea Biscuits – 3
Winner: Becky Leeman

66. A Photograph: "At the Seaside"
Winner: Daniel Leeman

67. Hand Written & Decorated Verse or Poem – maximum A4 size
Winner: Becky Leeman

68. Christmas Decoration
Winners: Becky Leeman and Daniel Leeman

69. Flowers in a container
Winner: Lucy Henderson

70. Plant(s) growing in a pot, maximum 18 cm
Winner: Daniel Leeman