Page 64 • The HERALD • 12th September 2024 v THE HERALD - SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v ✿ DOWN THE GARDEN PATH ✿ • HEDGE CUTTING • FENCING • PATIOS • TURFING • GARDEN CLEARANCES & MORE For a FREE quotation please call 023 8122 4550 or 07548 355262 AUTUMN LEAF GARDEN WORKS Telephone Richard 023 8084 9637 | Grass Cutting | Edges Trimmed | Hedge Trimming | PRESSURE WASHING OF DECKS, PATIOS & DRIVES | FENCE & SHEDS PAINTED QuickSmart Garden Services Professional & Reliable Fred Hurst 023 8084 2191 or 07761 467217 • Grass Cutting • Garden Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Fallen Trees Cleared • Mini Digger Hire with Operator • Property Clearance • Small Demolition • Tractor Flail Cutting FULLY INSURED v FREE QUOTATIONS SPADEWORK Family Landscaping & Fencing Team ] Decking & Natural Sandstone Paving ] Patios ] Driveways ] Block Paving ] Turfing ] All Types of Domestic & Commercial Fencing ] Security Fencing Supplied & Fitted Tel: (023) 8089 4909 Mobile: 07703 566814 u Free Estimates u Fully Insured BLACKFIELD HORTICULTURAL & CRAFT SHOW REPORT 2024 e Black eld Horticultural & Cra Show was held on Saturday 10th August at the Royal British Legion in Black eld. Celebrating 40 years of the Village show, with cups and trophies donated by local groups, WI’s, gardening clubs, ower clubs and sewing groups. e organisers are pleased that they are still going, although as with other groups they always need new committee members or helpers on the day of the show. SECTION 1 VEGETABLES 1. 3 White Potatoes any variety: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 2. 3 Red Potatoes any variety: 1st Stephen Bishop; 3. 3 Onions from sets: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Kath Adlem; 5. 3 Onions no bulb to exceed 8oz: 1st Stephen Bishop; 6. 6 Runner Beans: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 7. 3 Standard Tomatoes: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd. Kath Adlem; 8. 6 Cherry Tomatoes: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Jenny Unsworth; 9. 3 Carrots:1st Stephen Bishop; 10. 6 Shallots: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis; 11. 3 Beetroot: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Jenny Unsworth, 3rd Teresa Lewis; 12. Pair of Cucumbers: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Frances Henry, 3rd Stephen Bishop; 14. 6 Dwarf French Beans: 1st Brian Williams; 16. Pair of Courgettes not to exceed 6” in length: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Stephen Bishop; 17. A Marrow: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Brian Williams; 18. A Collection of up to six di erent types of fruits, Vegetables & Flowers in a basket: 1st Brian Williams, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 19. Any other Vegetable not in classes 1–17: 1st Jenny Unsworth, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 20. Longest Runner Bean: Dawn Utterson; 21. Heaviest Potato: Stephen Bishop. Sam Kitcher Cup - for Best Vegetable - Awarded to Brian Williams (Courgettes). 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 Childrens class 23. Something grown from seed, grown by a child (age 16 and under): 1st Max Utterson; Mervyn Francis Novice Plate - Awarded to Max Utterson. SECTION 3 – FLOWERS 24. Roses, Floribunda, 1 stem: 1st Sarah O’Brien, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 25. Roses, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom: 1st Sarah O’Brien; 26. Roses, Most Scented: 1st Sarah O’Brien; 27. Dahlias, Cactus Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop; 28. Dahlias, Decorative Flowered, 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Teresa Lewis; 29. Dahlias, Ball owered 3 blooms: 1st Stephen Bishop; 31. Annuals, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dawn Utterson; 32. Perennials, 5 stems of di erent kinds: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dinah Prince, 3rd Dawn Utterson; 33. 3 Sweet Peas, mixed colours: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Dawn Utterson, 3rd Teresa Lewis; 34. Foliage, 5 stems: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Debbie Smith, 3rd Teresa Lewis; 35. 1 Hydrangea Bloom: 1st Dawn Utterson, 2nd Frances Henry, 3rd Sarah O’Brien. Roger Randall Jubilee Cup - for Best Cut Flower - Awarded to Stephen Bishop (Decorative Dahlias). SECTION 4 PLANTS 40. An Orchid Plant: 1st Julie Morris, 2nd Rachael Harvey, 3rd Ann Stride; 41, 1 Geranium/Pelargonium Plant in pot: 1st Teresa Lewis; 42. 1 Flowering Plant (di erent from above classes): 1st Frances Henry, 2nd Brian Williams, 3rd Dinah Price; 43. 1 Foliage Plant: 1st Sarah O’Brien, 2nd Pat Newby, 3rd Kath Adlem; 44. Cactus/Succulent plant: 1st Teresa Lewis, 2nd Suzy Williams, 3rd Dawn Utterson. SECTION 5 FRUIT 45. 3 Dessert Apples: 1st Teresa Lewis; 46. 3 Cooking Apples: 1st Teresa Lewis; 47. 6 Plums: 1st Stephen Bishop, 2nd Kath Adlem; 48. Any other Fruit not in classes 45 – 47: 1st Jenny Unsworth, 2nd Kath Adlem, 3rd Teresa Lewis; Black eld 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 Teresa Lewis, 2nd Debbie Smith, 3rd Suzy Williams; 50. “New Forest” An Exhibit not exceeding 9” overall: 1st Jenny Unsworth. Waterside Flower Club Cup - most points in Floral Art - Awarded to Teresa Lewis & Jenny Unsworth. Continued on page 65 Susan Hicks with Douglas Spencer who had the most points in the children’s classes
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