Christine Moore
Chad Stone
Peter Billing
Peter Billing
Tim Nichols & Maggie Roberts
The Committee & Judges
Pat Cyprus
Emma Nichols
Paige Nichols
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Spring Flower Show Results
Today's Spring Flower Show at The New Hall was very well supported by new and old members. The spring blooms gave a fragrant and colourful display for the many visitors, in what has been a difficult spring for gardeners.
The results were as follows:
In the Decorative Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Angela Cottrell, Christine Moore, Jeanne Barnett and Emma Nichols. Christine Moore won the Award of Merit for her ‘Spring Wedding’ exhibit. Emma Nichols won the special award for the novice class ‘An Arrangement in an unusual container’.
The winners in the Children’s’ Sections were Paige Nichols and Jessica Ridgeway.
In the Cut Flowers Section the principal prize-winners were Margaret Grose, Chad Stone, Ann Crawford, Rachael Hart, Roger Pike, Mary Coles and Peter Billing with Chad Stone winning the Award of Merit for a vase of narcissi.
In the Shrubs and Trees Section the principal prize-winners were Angela Parrott, Jean Bennett, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for three camellias.
In the Pot Plant Section the principal prize-winners were Ros Pike, Emma Nichols, Pat Cyprus, Stephanie Sporne, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for a beautiful orchid.
The Members Competition for a pot of Shakespeare tulips, provided by the Club, was won by Pat Cyprus who won the Sue Gollop Trophy.
In the Photography Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Jean Webb and Pam Pebworth with Tim Nichols, winning the Award of Merit with his photo of ‘Reflections’.
Finally, the Jubilee Class was won by Ros Nichols with 23 points for a collection including a flower arrangement, an Azalea and a photograph. Second was Janet Billing and join third was Peter Billing and Susan Gollop.
The Committee would like to thank the judges, Colin Barrow, Mary Tucker and Tony Britton for their time and hard work and all the helpers and exhibitors – new and old - for a top quality show.
Photos on the next post.
The results were as follows:
In the Decorative Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Angela Cottrell, Christine Moore, Jeanne Barnett and Emma Nichols. Christine Moore won the Award of Merit for her ‘Spring Wedding’ exhibit. Emma Nichols won the special award for the novice class ‘An Arrangement in an unusual container’.
The winners in the Children’s’ Sections were Paige Nichols and Jessica Ridgeway.
In the Cut Flowers Section the principal prize-winners were Margaret Grose, Chad Stone, Ann Crawford, Rachael Hart, Roger Pike, Mary Coles and Peter Billing with Chad Stone winning the Award of Merit for a vase of narcissi.
In the Shrubs and Trees Section the principal prize-winners were Angela Parrott, Jean Bennett, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for three camellias.
In the Pot Plant Section the principal prize-winners were Ros Pike, Emma Nichols, Pat Cyprus, Stephanie Sporne, Ann Crawford and Peter Billing with Peter Billing winning the Award of Merit for a beautiful orchid.
The Members Competition for a pot of Shakespeare tulips, provided by the Club, was won by Pat Cyprus who won the Sue Gollop Trophy.
In the Photography Section the principal prize-winners were Tim Nichols, Jean Webb and Pam Pebworth with Tim Nichols, winning the Award of Merit with his photo of ‘Reflections’.
Finally, the Jubilee Class was won by Ros Nichols with 23 points for a collection including a flower arrangement, an Azalea and a photograph. Second was Janet Billing and join third was Peter Billing and Susan Gollop.
The Committee would like to thank the judges, Colin Barrow, Mary Tucker and Tony Britton for their time and hard work and all the helpers and exhibitors – new and old - for a top quality show.
Photos on the next post.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Garden Visit to Stourhead
The first garden visit of the year was to Stourhead on a cold and overcast March day. Members went in search of daffodils but only found lots snowdrops and crocus.
Photos taken by Val Payne:
Photos taken by Val Payne:
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Mid Devon Show Planning Meeting
Ideas are now being gathered for the Club's annual exhibit in the Garden & Flower Marquee at Mid Devon Show on Saturday 24th July.
The theme of the show and the marquee is Grassland. Anyone who can help or has any ideas please use the contact us feature at the top of the page.
There is a planning meeting on Tuesday 6th April.
The theme of the show and the marquee is Grassland. Anyone who can help or has any ideas please use the contact us feature at the top of the page.
There is a planning meeting on Tuesday 6th April.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
March talk - A Victorian Walled Garden
Chris Smith from Pennard Plants, near Shepton Mallet visited the Club to give an interesting talk about Tales from a Victorian Walled Garden. His nursery is based in the walled garden of Pennard House in the village of Pennard, Somerset.
He told of how the garden would have been run in Victorian times, how it was run by the head gardener and a large team of staff. He told tales of how they used to get the best produce, fruit, vegetables and flowers and amusing stories of how they used to catch mice and prolong the life of a bunch of grapes. He also stated how he had discovered the garden after many years of neglect and transformed into a working nursery.
He brought plants for sale and chatted to members and answered questions.
He told of how the garden would have been run in Victorian times, how it was run by the head gardener and a large team of staff. He told tales of how they used to get the best produce, fruit, vegetables and flowers and amusing stories of how they used to catch mice and prolong the life of a bunch of grapes. He also stated how he had discovered the garden after many years of neglect and transformed into a working nursery.
He brought plants for sale and chatted to members and answered questions.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
February talk - Gardens of Little Bridge House
Terry Rocke from Childrens Hospice South West's respite home in north Devon, Little Bridge House came to talk and show photos of the garden. He talked with passion about its development and how it helps with the children and their families to come to stay and visit the centre.
The Club donated the proceeds of the draw and the refreshments to the charity and the gave a donation too which in total amounted to £240.
The Centre sent a very nice thank you letter.
The Club donated the proceeds of the draw and the refreshments to the charity and the gave a donation too which in total amounted to £240.
The Centre sent a very nice thank you letter.
Monday, 1 February 2010
Annual General Meeting
At the recent Annual General Meeting, Club officers reported that 2009 had been another successful year for the Club with all activities being well supported. Officers relected were: Chairman - Tim Nichols; Secretary - Ros Nichols; Treasurer - Carol Beer; Show Secretaries - Maggie Roberts for Spring and Monica Seatherton for Autumn. The committee were also re-elected: Sue Atkins; Maureen Coldham; John Bennett; Margaret Grose and Jim Grose.
The first meeting of the new year is on 23rd February, when Terry Rocke will give a fully illustrated talk on the Gardens of Little Bridge House in aid of Childrens Hospice South West.
Anyone wishing to join can come along and pick up a programme and membership card for the annual subscription of £3. Show Schedules for the Spring Flower Show on Saturday 10th April will also be available at the meeting.
The first meeting of the new year is on 23rd February, when Terry Rocke will give a fully illustrated talk on the Gardens of Little Bridge House in aid of Childrens Hospice South West.
Anyone wishing to join can come along and pick up a programme and membership card for the annual subscription of £3. Show Schedules for the Spring Flower Show on Saturday 10th April will also be available at the meeting.
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