In recent years the Kilmington Gardening Club has divided its Show into two events and last year the Flower Show was in July with the cookery, preserves, art, photography and handicrafts sections forming part of the Village Show in September.

This year, saw the Gardening Club bring its Flower Show back together with all the sections under one roof. There had been grave misgivings as to whether people would have anything to show after four heat waves – many flowers were already past their best and vegetables had struggled to reach their optimum quality.

Notwithstanding all these doubts, our exhibitors did us proud and we had a very good display. The standard of craftsmanship in the craft sections was outstanding and our bakers and jam-makers did not let us down. The artists and photographers amongst us showed that they really do have talent.

Heavy rain throughout the afternoon did not deter competitors and residents from turning out to see the beautiful flowers, fruit and vegetables on display.

Everyone enjoyed the very sociable gathering, with tea coffee and an array of homemade cakes on offer.

The RHS Banksian medal awarded to the overall champion for horticulture went to Richard Lane. The Parish Council Award for the Best Allotment went to Jasper Highet.

Thank you and congratulations to Richard and Jasper and to all our prize winners and to everyone who entered.

Thanks also to the helpers and the cake-makers and to the Gardening Club committee for organising a great event.
 

A full list of cup winners is below:

Council’s Award for Allotments
First	Jasper Hyatt
Second	David and Judith Simpson
Third	Nigel Phillips
RHS Banksian Medal Overall champion for horticulture	Richard Lane
Association’s Silver Challenge Bowl	Richard Lane
Breach Cup (flowers)	Richard Lane
Bywood Challenge Cup (vegetables)	Mike Hawkins
Douglas C.J. Constable Cup (sweet peas)	Sarah Frankish
Waysfield Cup (best single rose)	Jennie Seaton
Farrants Cup (flower arranging)	Jenny Nickolls
Association’s Silver Cup (preserves)	Debbie Fudger
Mary Hibberd Cup (cookery)	Kris West
Carey Potter Cup (handicraft)	Jo Schmidt
Thora Johns Cup (needlework)	Maddy Locke
Kilmington Cup for Art	Catriona Mangham
Kilmington Cup for Photography	Anna Crabbe + Catriona Mangham
Junior Classes
Colyer Shield (8-15 years)	Tristan and Ethan Hill
Barrel Cup	Ben Fudger
Junior Photography	Evelyn Hill