I
would like to thank everyone who came to support this
year’s Summer Show and a special big thank you to
all of you who helped with the organisation and setting
up prior to the Show and on the day. Without you the show
could not continue - Jenny Bacon (Chair)
The Framfield & Blackboys Summer Show took place on
Saturday 9th August. This was the first show for Jenny Bacon,
new Chair of the Horticultural Society and despite the weather
the event went very well with many people braving the elements
in support. A Tribute was made to two people who were missing
from this years show George Saunders and Maurice Malyon.
The
fete has been taking place for over 40 years providing fun
and entertainment for everyone. Chris Simmonds compered
the afternoon with the Warbleton Brass band playing in the
background and with the ever popular wheelbarrow racing.
Mrs Backtofront was her normal colourful self, running the
Punch and Judy Show which kept the children along with the
adults entertained. Other attractions included the hoopla,
tombola, plate smashing, plant stall and coconut shy along
with the very popular Pimms’ tent offering drinks
and shelter from the wind and rain. Additional stands included
many local organisations were there to support the show
and help raise funds for a new pavilion in Framfield and
Blackboys.
The number of horticultural and other exhibits in the show totalled
524, 100 of which were from children. Len Stebbings, Judge of
the Flowers and Plants Section did comment that the number of
entries this year where a little thin on the ground which was
probably due to the erratic weather conditions prior to the
show. Len also provided the Society with plenty of ideas for
next years schedule, including suggesting a class to be judged
on the culinary qualities rather than RHS rules. The Cookery
Section Judge, Karen Beard, had an array of culinary delight
to taste including strawberry jam, cheese bites and 10 different
rice crispy cakes!
Winners
including Jenny Pratt who won a number of cups including The
Dennis White Memorial cup, The Geddes Rose Bowl the Diploma
for excellence in Horticulture and the Banksian Medal. In the
floral arrangements Section Felicity Dearden won Best in Show
with John Penny being awarded the Certificate of Merit for Floral
Art as runner up with the exhibit “Off to the races”
– the first time in the show’s history this award
has gone to a gentleman.
The fun dog show was well attended and congratulations go to
all who waited patiently in the rain, in particular to Archie
for winning Best in Show and his owner Mrs Jill Chandler. Also
to Alfred in the Fancy Dress Class, dressed as a Hell’s
Angel with his owner Penny in similar attire.
I
would like to thank everyone who came to support this
year’s Summer Show and a special big thank you to
all of you who helped with the organisation and setting
up prior to the Show and on the day. Without you the show
could not continue - Jenny Bacon (Chair)
The
fete has been taking place for over 40 years providing fun
and entertainment for everyone. Chris Simmonds compered
the afternoon with the Warbleton Brass band playing in the
background and with the ever popular wheelbarrow racing.
Mrs Backtofront was her normal colourful self, running the
Punch and Judy Show which kept the children along with the
adults entertained. Other attractions included the hoopla,
tombola, plate smashing, plant stall and coconut shy along
with the very popular Pimms’ tent offering drinks
and shelter from the wind and rain. Additional stands included
many local organisations were there to support the show
and help raise funds for a new pavilion in Framfield and
Blackboys.