The village hall looked very attractive with all the entries for this year’s Flower show on Saturday, 25th July. Exhibitors rose above the very challenging growing conditions this year by showing a really colourful display of flowers, although the fruit and vegetables sections were smaller as a result of the heatwaves during the summer months.

The sunshine streamed through the doors, lighting up the show tables to great effect. The RHS Banksian medal awarded to the overall champion for horticulture went tonewcomer Catherine Bright. The Parish Council Award for the Best Allotment went to Dave and Judith Simpson.

In addition to the floral and horticultural entries, the arts and crafts sections made for an impressive show of handicrafts, preserves, baking, photography, art and junior classes.

Everyone enjoyed the very sociable gathering, with visitors able to make the most of the outside ‘Show café’ where tea, coffee and an array of delicious homemade cakes were on offer.

Thank you and congratulations to all our prize winners and to everyone who entered. Thanks also to the helpers, the cake-makers and to the Gardening Club committee for organising another successful event.

KILMINGTON GARDENING CLUB CUPS AND AWARDS – ANNUAL SHOW 2026