A number of winners have been celebrated at the Rhydlewis Flower Show.
The event, organised by the Rhydlewis and District Gardening Club, took place on August 27.
Members presented a display of flowers and produce, which judges Bob and Rannveig Wallis evaluated.
The results were as follows:
1. Four white potatoes: 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd Gary Soltys.
2. Four coloured potatoes: 1st Gary Soltys, 2nd Janette Sharman.
3. Three beetroot: 1st Carrie Davis.
4. One marrow: 1st Sarah Taylor, 2nd Gary Soltys.
5. Four runner beans: 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd Erica Knight.
6. Four pods of peas: 1st Ann-Marie Dewhurst, 2nd Carrie Davies.
7. Three onions: 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd Jim Milton.
8. Five shallots: 1st Jim Milton.
9. Four tomatoes: 1st Gary Soltys, 2nd Marj Fogg.
10. Five cherry tomatoes: 1st Joy Wason, 2nd John Piggott.
11. One cucumber: 1st Joy Wason, 2nd Janette Sharman.
12. Longest runner bean: 1st Erica Knight, 2nd Anne Tod.
13. Best comic vegetable: 1st Janette Sharman.
14. Collection of six vegetables: 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd Carrie Davies.
15. Bunch of five mixed herbs: 1st Janette Sharman, 2nd Gemma Cohen.
16. Three cooking apples: 1st Carrie Davies, 2nd Rob Taylor.
17. Three dessert apples: 1st N/A, 2nd Jim Milton.
18. Vase of three dahlias: 1st Jacqui Harries, 2nd John Piggott.
19. Vase of three hydrangeas: 1st John Piggott and Gary Soltys, 2nd Ruth Potter.
20. Vase of six sweet peas: 1st Gary Soltys, 2nd Ann-Marie Dewhurst.
21. Vase of six garden flowers: 1st Erica Knight, 2nd Joy Wason.
22. An arrangement for a golden wedding anniversary: 1st Marj Fogg.
23. Arrangement: A summer gift hand-tied arrangement: 1st Joy Wason, 2nd Nina Milton.
24. Photograph: A stunning summer landscape: 1st Sophie Heath, 2nd Jane Puddephatt.
25. Photograph: Something fluffy: 1st Jane Puddephatt, 2nd Rob Taylor.
26. Painting: My garden: 1st Jim Milton, 2nd Jim Milton.
27. One metre of bunting: 1st Jacqui Harries, 2nd Sophie Heath.
28. An article of handmade jewellery: 1st Jacqui Harries, 2nd Carrie Davies.
29. Handmade greeting card: 1st Carey Jones.
30. Five sausage rolls: 1st Nina Milton, 2nd Marj Fogg.
31. A loaf of brown or white bread: 1st Marj Fogg, 2nd Marj Fogg.
32. A cake made with a vegetable (not carrot): 1st Sophie Heath, 2nd Marj Fogg.
33. Four decorated cupcakes: 1st Nina Milton.
34. Four novelty biscuits: 1st Sophie Heath.
35. Three hens' eggs: 2nd Anne Tod.
36. One jar of jam or jelly: 1st John Piggott, 2nd Carrie Davies.
37. One jar of relish: 1st Marj Fogg, 2nd Nina Milton.
38. Child's class: Item made from recycled material: 1st Jazmine Jones and Georgia Heath.
39. Child's class: Glove puppet: 1st Georgia Heath.
There were no entries in the three carrots, three pears, vase of three roses, seascape and one jar of honey categories and no award in the three courgettes category.
Principal winners were:
1. Vegetable Challenge: Janette Sharman
2. Floral Challenge: Gary Soltys
3. Liz Blackler Award: Jacqui Harries
4. D & G Homecraft Award: Marj Fogg
5. Best Exhibit: Joy Wason
6. Best Child's Exhibit: Georgia Heath
The club thanked all participants and helpers for their contributions to the show.
The next event is the Spring Show in March 2025.
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