The 29th annual Aberporth and district horticultural show was held at the Village Hall on Saturday, August 26.

The number of exhibits in some classes was up this year, and the quality was as high as ever. Every year the committee is delighted by the enthusiasm and commitment of the exhibitors.

The presidents for the day, Mr and Mrs Alastair Craig of the Penrhyn Pharmacy, Aberporth, spoke with delight about the success of the show and the pleasure they felt to be associated with it. Yvonne Craig was afterwards presented with a basket of flowers by young Christopher Fagan-Davies.

Vice-chairman Mary Bott thanked everyone for their hard work and their continued support in ensuring another excellent show. Mary was as usual in charge of the raffle, and the money raised will be donated to a local charity.

TROPHY WINNERS :

Challenge Shield for the Beautiful Garden Competition was presented by Mr Hubert Edwards in memory of his wife Marjorie

Winners were Jim and Iris Ramsbottom, Deepfields.

Runner up - Marjorie Armes, 20 Heol y Graig

Challenge Shield for the containers and hanging baskets competition was presented by the committee

Winners: Corbett and Rhian Williams, Brookfield

Runner up – Margaret Daniel, Ger y Llan

SECTION 1 GARDEN VEGETABLES

Challenge shield presented by the Aberporth Bowling Club

Winner: Robert Rees, Monington

Novice Class

Challenge cup presented by the Aberporth Village Hall Committee

Winner: Meurig Davies, Haulfryn, Blaenporth

SECTION 2 HOME GROWN FRUIT

Challenge shield in memory of Mr John Gibby the Show Secretary from 1991-2001

Winner: Andrew Davies, Llandysul

SECTION 4 CUT FLOWERS

Challenge cup presented by Gelli Aur Nurseries

Winner: Andrew Davies, Llandysul

SECTION 5 POT PLANTS

Challenge Cup presented by Mr Hywel Jenkins Aberporth

Winner: Andrew Davies

SECTION 6

FLORAL ART

Challenge Trophy for the highest number of points presented by the Aberporth Flower Arrangement Club

Winner: Maureen Gittins, Aberporth

NOVICE CLASS

Challenge Silver Salver presented by the late Mrs Joy Dawson

Winner: Rachel Ogilvie, Aberporth.

BEST EXIBIT IN THE FLORAL ART SECTION

Challenge Pewter Plate presented by the Aberporth Flower Arrangement club in memory of Mrs Joy Dawson

Winner:Maureen Gittins

SECTION 7 WINES

Challenge cup presented by the late Mr W D Jones Cardigan

Winner: Susan Neil, Goodwick.

SECTION 8 PRESERVES

Challenge cup presented by the late Chairman Mr Alan Davies Dyffryn Aberporth

Winner: Susan Neil, Goodwick.

SECTION 9 COOKERY

Challenge bowl presented by Aberporth W I

Winner: Susan Neil, Goodwick

UNDER 16 COOKERY

Challenge shield presented by Mrs Anne Rees and the late Mr Denfa Rees

Winner: Fflur Williams, Aberporth.

SECTION 1O CHILDREN’S SECTION

Individual 4 – 6 years old

Challenge trophy presented by Elwyn and Margaret Reed

Winner: Gracie Mayer, Ysgol Aberporth

Individual 7 – 9 years old

Challenge bowl presented by Merched y Wawr Aberporth

Winner: Lleucu Hâf Thomas, Ysgol Penparc.

Judges for each Section were as follows:

Beautiful garden and Containers: - Mrs Pixie Harcourt, Llangeler

Garden Vegetables and Fruit – Mr and Mrs Eric and Janet Jones, Pencader

Cut Flowers and Pot plants – Mrs Heulwen Morris, Llechryd

Floral Art – Mrs Gwen Davies Penparc.

Wines – Mr and Mrs Kevin Jones, Trewern Arms.

Preserves – Mrs Jenny Harris, Parcllyn.

Cookery – Mrs Christine Evans, Brongest.

Children Section – Mrs Beryl Jones, Croes-lan.

Crafts “A” –Mrs Dianne Nielsen, Aberporth.

Crafts “B” – Mrs Lily Phillips, Crymych.