VIDEO: Southwick and Fishersgate autumn show.
Pride of place went to a pumpkin weighing in at 126.73lbs (57.5kg), grown by Bob Bingham.
Kent Kressner and Julie MacCulloch were joint winners in the chrysanthemum classes and the judge was impressed with the quality of blooms.
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Hide AdThere were tasty cakes and savouries in the cooking section and Alan Varney won the men’s class with his sausage plait.
In the handicraft section, there were some amazing exhibits, with Anne Stone winning the Red Ribbon Award for her cross-stitch picture of river bank scenes.
The photography section was well supported, with Sheila Sharman gaining most points.
Organisers congratulated the new exhibitors who won awards.
The society meets on the last Tuesday of the month and new members are welcome. Visit www.sfhorticulturalsociety.org.uk for further information.
Results
Hide Challenge Cup – Kent Kressner
Frank Green Trophy – Julie MacCulloch
Glebe Trophy – Julie MacCulloch
Bessie Thrasher Memorial Trophy – Ruth Stanyon
Lewis Horticultural Cup –Mac MacCulloch
Flinn Autumn Challenge Cup – Julie MacCulloch
The Florence Trophy – Jayne Pumfrey
Ward Cup – joint winners, Diane Coe and Jayne Pumfrey
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Hide AdGorringe Challenge Floral Cup – joint winners, Brenda Gifford and Jayne Pumfrey
Gooding Cup – Marian Varney
Marie Agnes Smith Memorial Bowl – Robina Casemore
Brian Wilkins Trophy – Sheila Sharman
Oban Cup – Julie MacCulloch
Harold V McCallum Trophy – Alan Varney
National Chrysanth Society Silver Medal – Kent Kressner
National Chrysanth Society Bronze Medal – Kent Kressner
Berry Trophy, joint – Ted Banks and Ruth Gillingham.