HHS Spring Show Report

Wewere very pleased by the number of visitors, a good improvement on last year when sadly the Show coincided with the television coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis. It was particularly busy early on, perhaps because people wanted to get the best bargains, or maybe as the weather was so nice they wanted to go out for the rest of the day, although we did get a few people coming in at the last minute.

Thanks to the amazing and very greatly appreciated generosity of HHS members and friends, as well as contributions from our committee members, most of the various stalls were well stocked and the financial total was encouraging, with the plants doing particularly well this year. The main point of the “sale” part of the event is to raise funds for our other events during the year, particularly our Autumn Show, but we also seek to make both our shows into village events to be enjoyed by all.

As has become the norm in these days of uncertain weather, leading up to the Show we were concerned about what effect it would have on the entries in the various classes for Spring flowers. However, once again we were very pleased by the number of exhibitors and the quality of the exhibits, and the other classes were also well supported. We were particularly pleased by the increase in entries for the floral art classes.

As always, the success was achieved in no small part by the hard work put in by everyone on our committee and our many helpers,
as well as the donations to and purchases from the stalls and raffle, entering the Show classes, or simply just by attending, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved.

A wide range of photographs can be seen in the Galleries section of this website, courtesy of Carol Mason.

Show results

The Bob Hutchings Cup for the most points gained in the flower classes (classes A to O) was won by Christine Wheeler-Cherry, and Christine also won the £15 garden voucher for the exhibitor gaining most points across all the Show  classes.

Cherry Waller won the £10 voucher and Karen Eves the £5.

The Ken Lane Memorial Trophy for the most points gained in the floral art classes was won by Cherry Waller.

The results for the individual show classes are as follows (I have only listed the class winner in each case, but if you want a note of those who were placed do let me know).

Class A: 3 flowering stems of Tulip, one variety: Karen Eves

Class B: 3 flowering stems of Tulip, more than one variety: Karen Eves

Class C: 3 flowering stems of Narcissus or Daffodil, one variety: Karen Eves

Class D: 3 flowering stems of Narcissus or Daffodil, more than one variety: Karen Eves

Class E: 3 stems of any other bulb or corm flower: Sue Heath

Class F: 3 stems Polyanthus, one or more varieties: Sue Heath

Class G: 3 stems Pansies or Violas: Jeanne Marshall

Class H: An alpine, in flower: Christine Wheeler-Cherry

Class I: An alpine not in flower: Christine Wheeler-Cherry

Class J: A cactus or succulent: Louise Richardso

Class K: A Pot Plant, in flower, not more than 23cm diameter pot: Cherry Waller

Class L: A Pot Plant, foliage, not more than 23cm diameter pot: Cherry Waller

Class M: 3 stems Shrubs/Trees, flowering, one or more kinds, not to exceed 70 cm overall, including container: Jeanne Marshall

Class N: 3 stems Shrubs/Trees, foliage, one or more kinds, not to exceed 70 cm overall, including container: Cherry Waller

Class O: 3 stems any other flower not listed in Classes A to N: Christine Wheeler-Cherry

Class P: “New Beginnings”. An exhibit using natural plant material. Accessories permitted. (In niche approximately 61 cm wide, 45 cm deep and 79 cm high.): Gay Jordan

Class Q: “Anyone for Wine?” Arrangement of natural plant material in a wine glass, not to exceed 40cm in any direction. No accessories: Christine Wheeler-Cherry

Class R: “A Spring Posy” A tied or wired posy of spring flowers and foliage, not to exceed 22cm in any direction: Cherry Waller

Gay Jordan, HHS Secretary