The 2023 Autumn Show was held on Monday 18 September in the Old Library of Charlton House. We counted 74 attendees and there were nearly 100 wonderful entries across all the classes.
Judges Vija, Jason and Terry shared the task between them and explained the reasons for their choices of ‘Best in Class’ winners and ‘Highly Commended’ entries, as well as their final choice for Best in Show.
Classes and winners:
- Vase of flowers, 3 stems of 1 cultivar: Mandy O
- Bowl of mixed flowers (emphasis on quality of flowers, not arrangement): Jean R
- Vase of shrubs or foliage, 3 or more stems, mixed varieties: Terry G
- Display of ornamental seed heads: Terry G
- Five Fuchsia blooms, single variety or mixed (flower heads only): Ruth Y
- Ornamental pot plant (incl. cacti & succulents): Anna L
- Display of fruit, any mixed: Kathy A
- Display of vegetables, mixed: Annie H
- Tomatoes (dish of 5): Ann F
- Display of herbs: Ruth Y
- Preserves – jam, jelly or marmalade, chutney or relish: Fran A
- Baking – Apple cake: Carole F
- Floral Arrangement – display in a tea cup, all flowers to be home grown (emphasis on floral arrangement): Viv P
- Wildcard: Joe F
- Competition – yield from one potato supplied in April: Pat T (1392g!)
Trophies and awards:
Crystal Fuchsia bowl for Class 5 Five Fuchsia blooms: Ruth Y
Silver Spade for Class 8 Display of Vegetables: Annie H
CABAHS biro for Class 14 Wildcard: Joe F
and of course
Packet of crisps for Class 15 Potato competition: Pat T
And finally:
The Best in Show award went to Pat K’s beautiful display of herbs.
Winners awarded and prizes given, it was time for everyone to sample the cakes!
Ali