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.
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