Page 52 • The HERALD • 14th September 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ All Aspects of Garden Work Undertaken • Driveways • Paving • Artificial Grass • Turfing • Decking • Fencing • Hedge Cutting • Landscaping Hythe Garden Contractors Family company established 1977 For a free quotation please call 023 8084 3556 or 023 8084 0378 SUCCESSFUL HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW On Saturday 12th August the Black eld Horticultural & Cra Show was held at the British Legion in Black eld. ey had lots of entries in all the classes, there are lots of clever people around making, cooking and growing things and taking photographs. ey would like to thank people who entered and the committee for their hard work on the day and setting the hall up and those that stayed to help clear the hall too. It’s all voluntary thank you for keeping them going, thank you to the Fawley British Legion for having them again too, and Jenny Ley who is the Club Stewardess, who presented the cups and trophies. SECTION 1 VEGETABLES 1. 3 White Potatoes any variety: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 2. 3 Red Potatoes any variety: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Stephen Bishop, 3rd Dawn Utterson. 4. 3 Onions grown from seed: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Brian Williams; 5. 3 Onions no bulb to exceed 8oz: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Barney Hand, 3rd Stephen Bishop; 6. 6 Runner Beans: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 7. 3 Standard Tomatoes: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Dawn Utterson, 3rd Teresa Lewis; 8. 6 Cherry Tomatoes: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 9. 3 Carrots: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Merv Francis; 10. 6 Shallots: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Merv Francis, 3rd Matt Hand; 11. 3 Beetroot: 1st Brian Williams; 12. Pair of Cucumbers: 1st Stephen Bishop; 13. 2 Sweetcorn cobs: 1st Dawn Utterson; 14. 6 Dwarf French Beans: 1st Barney Hand, 2nd Merv Francis; 15. Pair of Lettuces: 1st Stephen Bishop; 16. Pair of Courgettes not to exceed 6” in length: 1st Brian Williams; 17. A Marrow: 1st Stephen Bishop; 18. A Collection of up to six di erent types of fruits & Vegetables in a basket: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 19. Any other Vegetable not in classes 1–17 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Barney Hand, 3rd Tilly Scott; 20. Longest Runner Bean: Dawn Utterson; 21. Heaviest Potato: Stephen Bishop; 22. Best odd shaped Vegetable: Stephen Bishop. Sam Kitcher Cup - for Best Vegetable - Awarded to Brian Williams (Tomatoes); Allotment Association Shield - for most points in Vegetable section - Awarded to Stephen Bishop; George Aldridge Cup - for the runner up in Vegetable Section - Awarded to Brian Williams. SECTION 2 – NOVICE PLATE A Children’s class: 23. Something grown from seed, grown by a child (age 16 and under): 1st Tilly Scott, 2nd Bethany Hand, 3rd Barney Hand. Mervyn Francis Novice Plate - Awarded to Tilly Scott SECTION 3 – FLOWERS 24. Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem: 1st Dawn Utterson; 25. Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom: 1st Terry Lankford, 2nd Merv Francis; 26. Roses, Most Scented: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 27. Dahlias, Cactus Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop; 28. Dahlias, Decorative Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Terry Lankford, 3rd Dinah Prince; 29. Dahlias, Ball owered 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Terry Lankford; 30, Gladioli, 3 stems: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dawn Utterson, 3rd Kath Adlem; 31. Annuals, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 32. Perennials, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Kath Adlem, 2nd Stephen Bishop, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 33. 3 Sweet Peas, mixed colours: 1st Bethany Hand, 2nd Tilly Scott, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 34. Foliage, 5 stems: 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Stephen Bishop, 3rd Teresa Lewis; 35. 1 Hydrangea Bloom: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Stephen Bishop, 3rd Frances Henry. Roger Randall Jubilee Cup - for Best Cut Flower - Awarded to Stephen Bishop (Cactus Dahlias). SECTION 4 PLANTS 40. An Orchid Plant: 1st Sue Hicks, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 41. 1 Geranium/Pelargonium Plant in pot: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Bethany Hand; 42. 1 Flowering Plant (di erent from above classes): 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Kath Adlem; 43. 1 Foliage Plant: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Stephen Bishop, 3rd Jenny Unsworth; 44. Cactus/Succulent plant: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Pat Newby, 3rd Suzy Williams; SECTION 5 FRUIT 45. 3 Dessert Apples: 1st Merv Francis, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 46. 3 Cooking Apples: 1st Merv Francis, 2nd Teresa Lewis; 47. 6 Plums: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Merv Francis, 3rd Kath Adlem; 48. Any other Fruit not in classes 45 – 47: 1st Alan Unsworth, 2nd Teresa Lewis, 3rd Jenny Unsworth. Blackfield Gardening Club Challenge Cup - for most points in Veg, Fruit, Flower & Plant Sections - Awarded to Stephen Bishop. SECTION 6 FLORAL ART 49. Flowers in a Jam Jar: 1st Continued on page 53
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