Spring Show 2026

Another enjoyable evening was had at our 48th annual Spring Show on Monday 20 April. While entries were a little down on last year, probably due to weather variations and unavoidable absences, we still viewed 69 submissions across 14 classes. Indeed our judge for the evening, RHS judging veteran John Hughes, commented on the consistently high quality of entries.

John proved a fair, interesting, decisive and informative judge, explaining his assessments and offering tips on showing plants to their best advantage. Thank you John! Thanks is due also to all who organised, set up, prepared the flags / certificates and did the raffle and refreshments.

The classes…

Winners:

Class 1: Daffodils / Narcissi – single stem Edward H
Class 2: Tulips – single stem Kathy A
Class 3: Flowering shrubs – 3 stems Chris B
Class 4: Foliage – three stems differing in shape, colour and texture Viv P
Class 5: Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas or Magnolias Carol H
Class 6: Vase of mixed Spring Flowers Viv P
Class 7: Any pot-grown plant (indoor or outdoor) Vija V
Class 8: A pot of Spring bulbs Vija V
Class 9: Primulas or Auriculas n/a
Class 10: Baking – Chocolate and beetroot cake Estelle P
Class 11: Tea cup floral display Wendy B
Class 12: Pipit Narcissi competition Deborah J
Class 13: Photography – display of plants on a table Kay P
Class 14: Wild Card – to include garden-related crafts Viv P

‘Best in Class’ entries:

And most of the ‘Highly Commended’ entries:

Viv P had a great night, getting ‘Best in Class’ for three classes. In addition, her Class 6: Vase of Spring Flowers was awarded ‘Best in Show’.

Afterwards, we all got to taste the chocolate and beetroot cakes in the baking class, which were absolutely delicious!

Here’s to another lovely evening,

Ali H