The Rhydlewis and District Gardening Club held its Spring show on 28 March.
After a long and difficult winter for growers, and a sharp spring frost only the night before the show, members rallied round to present to our judges Bob and Rannveig Wallis a fabulous selection of produce to ponder over.
Competition was fierce and awards keenly fought over, and everyone had a most enjoyable evening of entertainment.
The Club's summer show is being held on Saturday August 19. To find out more contact the club secretary Nina Milton at ninahare00@googlemail.com.
Here are the results of the show.
FLOWERS
1. Single Daffodil yellow Div. 1, 1st Dilys Davies, 2nd Nina Milton;
2. Single Daffodil other Div. 1, 1st. Sue Sewell, 2nd Nina Milton;
3. Large or small cupped Narcissus div.2 &3, 1st Gary Soltys, 2nd Melanie Williams and Gemma Cohen;
4. Double Narcissus div.4, 1st Nina Milton, 2nd Michael Lloyd;
5. Narcissus any other Div.5-12, 1st Michael Lloyd, 2nd Erica Knight;
6. Bowl or pot of bulbs in bloom, no award;
7. Vase of Spring flowers, 1st. Jenny Archibald, 2nd. Michelle Brown;
8. Tulips, No entries;
9. Camellia 1 bloom, 1st. Liz Hardy, 2nd Gemma Cohen and Gary Soltys;
10. Flowering plant in pot, 1st. Michelle Brown 2nd. Nina Milton;
11. Carnivorous Plant, no entries;
12. Flowering tree or shrub cut spray, 1st. Liz Hardy 2nd. Sue Edmunds;
13. Cactus or succulent, 1st Gemma Cohen;
14. Dish of hellebore heads, 1st. Janette Sharman 2nd Janette Sharman and Erica Knight;
FLORAL ART
15. Posy of Primula, 1st. Janette Sharman;
16. Easter bonnet, no entries;
17. Club members pot of narcissus, 1st. Melanie Williams;
ARTS CRAFTS AND POTTERY
18. Garden Life Photo, 1st Erica Knight, 2nd. Erica Knight;
19. Decorated egg, 1st Jane Soltys;
20. Pin cushion, No entries;
21. Pencil sketch of UK wild animal, 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd. Sue Sewell;
22. An Easter card, 1st. Jane Soltys;
HOMECRAFT
23. 4 Hot cross buns, 1st n/a 2nd. Jane Soltys and Marj Fogg;
24. 4 jam tarts, 1st n/a, 2nd Nina Milton;
25. Homemade Fudge, No entries;
26. Swiss Roll, 1st Nina Milton 2nd. Marj Fogg;
SPRING SHOW AWARDS
Overall Winner of Classes 1-6, Janette Sharman and Nina Milton;
Best exhibit from Classes 1-14, The Derrick and Barbara Calow Memorial shield Janette Sharman;
The Artisan shield, most points in classes 18-26 Jane Soltys;
The Pam Hufferdine Trophy, Class 17, Melanie Williams.
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