We were delighted to be back in Bridge Village Hall for our Summer Show on Saturday 23 July and despite everything that this year has thrown at us, we could not have been more pleased with the number of exhibitors (24 in total) and 143 entries. The flower and floral art entries were particularly impressive and made a fine display for visitors to enjoy.

President of the Society, John Hill, presented the prizes which this year were shared amongst a number of members. Trevor Wood received the Champion Cottage Gardeners Cup for most points in the vegetable classes as well as the Tankard for his collection of three vegetables, whilst Caroline Hollands won the Silver Rose Trophy for most points in the flower classes. Rajini Dasan was awarded the Sarah Louise Prestige Cup for most points in the floral art classes and the Fremlins Challenge Cup for most points in the cookery classes. Tony Walder was presented with the Blee Cup for most points overall in the Show as well as the renamed Household Duo trophy with his wife Kathy for most points as a couple. Peter Fairweather won the Whitten Spencer Cup for his chilli entry in the Chairman’s Challenge, as well as the trophy for Best Photograph in Show. In the garden classes judged earlier in the month, the Pewter Tankard for the Best Kept Vegetable Garden was awarded to Tony Walder, the Silver Rose Bowl for the Most Picturesque Garden to Jane Millyard, whilst the Prettiest Small Garden class was won by Caroline Hollands. The winners of the Open Class Wildlife Garden were Lesley and David Sinnock.

Janine Doulton, who judged the Show, was impressed with its standard and variety as a local show and praised the overall layout. She particularly admired Pleasance Kirk’s outstanding “Sea Spray” arrangement in the floral art class. We are grateful, too, to John Newell for judging the photography classes and to Pam Dobson and Helen Groves for giving up an afternoon to judge the four garden classes.

Finally, a big thank you to all members of the committee without whose help we would not be able to stage such an event, to all those who entered and to everyone who came along to support us on the day.

The WI Tea Party which took place in bright sunshine on Friday afternoon at the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground was ‘buzzing’ with over sixty people from the village and around, supporting it. The great variety of cakes baked by committee members were enjoyed by all, and there was also a plant stall, book stall and popular raffle. The tables, both inside and outside the Pavilion were full, and everyone enjoyed themselves in the relaxed, and happy atmosphere.

The committee would like to thank everyone who came and supported this event.