A RECORD number of entries ensured that Great Chesterford & District Gardening Society ‘s 21st Flower Show was a blooming success.
Over 80 classes of exhibits were on display, and included vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, domestic and a children’s section.
During the afternoon there was a ‘Garden in a Seed Tray’ workshop and a demonstration of propagation, which both proved very popular. Afternoon
AWARDS AND TROPHIES
GENERAL AWARDS
The PREMIER AWARD, Gerry Birch
The FOUNDERS’ TROPHY, runner up to the Premier Award Duncan Gates
The NORWICH UNION PLATE is awarded is awarded to the winner of the most points in the Horticultural Section. Gerry Birch
The Royal Horticultural Society’s BANKSIAN MEDAL is awarded to the winner of the most points in the Horticultural Section. Gerry Birch
The CLUB TROPHY, awarded for the highest number of entries in the show. Keith Sutcliffe
VEGETABLE CLASSES
The RUMSEY TANKARD, awarded for the highest number of points. Stephen Gale
The JOHN MOORE CUP, is awarded for the most outstanding exhibit. Keith Sutcliffe
FRUIT CLASSES
The ROBINSON TROPHY, awarded for the highest number of points. Duncan Gates
The HARRISON VASE, awarded for the most outstanding exhibit. Jan Howard
FLOWER CLASSES
The BOB WINTER TROPHY, is awarded for the highest number of points. Jack & Beryl Gregge
The STRICKLAND PLAQUE, , is awarded for the best rose exhibited. Rosemary Day
The MACDONALD AWARD, most outstanding exhibit in the flower classes, with the exception of roses.
Gillian and Duncan Gates
FLORAL ART CLASSES
The MASON SILVER VASE, awarded for the best fresh flower arrangement. Anne Tozer
The HINXTON TROPHY, awarded for the highest number of points. Anne Tozer
The LITTLE CHESTERFORD TROPHY, is awarded for the best novice arrangement. Cynthia Rule
DOMESTIC CLASSES
The DEATKER TROPHY, is awarded for the highest number of points. Elizabeth Marshall
The MARY WOMBWELL AWARD is presented for the most outstanding exhibit. Graham Schneider
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
The AUREOLE WRAGG CUP Olivia Moulds,
DESMOND HALL CUP Peter Walker,
LITTLEBURY TROPHY & RHS Certificate of Merit, are awarded to the winners of the Children’s Classes. Daniel Walker
Vegetable Model Class Colin Peden age 5
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