A DIFFICULT growing spell did not stop gardeners showing off their blooming wonderful results at the Damerham & District Horticultural Society Summer Show.

The event, on July 27, was held at the Main Marquee as part of Damerham Fair.

“The months preceding the show had been difficult for gardeners, being unusually cool and wet, but there was a large and high quality entry with some one hundred plus exhibitors entering seven hundred exhibits across a range of classes, with Horticultural, Culinary and Craft all being well represented,” a spokesperson said.

“Judges again commented on the quality on show and of the show itself. Along with cups won by ‘old hands’, a number of recently joined members featured as winners.

“It is hoped that more will come forward next year.”

Principal awards at the Damerham & District Horticultural Society Summer Show were:

• Lt Col EB Gordon Cup for most points in Novice Classes: Nicky Hood
• Allenford Cup for most points in Vegetable Classes: Mary Ford
• JW Stokes Cup for most points in Flower Classes: Dave Manston
• Manston Sweet Pea Cup: Nick Lock
• Cup for exhibitor with most points in Craft Classes: Janet Stickles
• Cup for exhibitor with most points in Cookery Classes: Helen Mullens
• Cup for the Best Flower Arrangement Exhibit in Show: Carolyn Andrews
• John Young Cup for most points in Children’s Classes: Etta Mullens

The cups were presented by the Society’s president, Jane Hall.

Best Exhibit in Show Cup: Carolyn Andrews

EB Gordon Novice Cup: Nicky Hood

Manston Sweet Pea Cup: Nick Lock

Craft Cup: Janet Stickles

Allenford Cup: Mary Ford

Sweet Peas

Summertime: Jan Burnell

Time For Tea: Carolyn Andrews

Wedding Table Decoration: Gilly Chance

Dahlias

Craft: The Mousel Family Choir

Cakes