Annual Flower & Produce Show
Saturday 18th September 2022
Village Hall, Main St, West Leake.
Categories : 39 different classes - see below
This year's Flower & Produce Show produced a bumper crop of entries, despite the weather affecting matters. There was an incredible 82% increase in the number of entrants this year, with almost half of entries coming from first-timers! So well done to everyone who took part.
CLASS WINNERS
Vegetables / Jane Barton
Fruit / Jane Barton
Flowers / Tom Barton
Flower Arranging / Kathryn Allan
Crafts & Novelties / Lesley Allan
Best exhibit in show / Sophie Babcock
Baking / Jam / Gail Stone
Photography / Tim Henshall
Sunflower / Mike Saunders
Children's / Alice and June Price
OVERALL WINNER
The shield for the exhibitor gaining most points over all the classes :
1st Kathryn Allan with 28 points
2nd Jane Barton with 24 points
3rd Jayne Hill with 19 points
Planning has already started for 2023, when we will be looking to increase participation even more. We're considering new categories and will be promoting you with ideas and suggestions throughout the year. If you've any ideas or suggestions please do contact any member of the Village Hall Committee.
Saturday 18th September from 14:30
Village Hall, Main St, West Leake.
Entry fee : £1 per person
Categories : 39 different classes - see below
TO ENTER : simply tick the boxes on the entry form (download) for the classes you wish to enter and bring it along with your exhibits on the day.
Although it shouldn't be taken too seriously, all classes will be judged and it is hoped that everyone will participate in what should be an enjoyable occasion.
ENTRY FEE: There's a small entry charge of £1 per person to offset the cost of the small awards, but admission to view the entries in the show is FREE.
Maximum one entry per person in each class, but there‘s no limit to the number of different classes you can enter.
ELIGIBILITY : Residents of West Leake, allotment holders and those residing in the area are all eligible.
ENTRIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE VILLAGE HALL BETWEEN 9.00am and 10.30 am, ahead of the independent judging which will commence at 11.00am.
All entries will be open for viewing at the Village Hall from 2pm.
VEGETABLES
Class 1 : Three carrots, with tops
Class 2 : Three beetroot with tops
Class 3 : Three potatoes (any variety)
Class 4 : Three strand onions, trimmed
Class 5 : Beans (any variety)
Class 6 : Three tomatoes
Class 7 : Six Cherry tomatoes
Class 8 : Decorative tray of vegetables
FRUIT
Class 10 : Three eating apples
Class 11 : Three cooking apples
Class 12 : Three pears
Class 13 : Three stoned fruit
FLOWERS & PLANTS
Class 13 : Most attractive houseplant
Class 14 : Three garden flowers
Class 15 : Three Dahlias
Class 16 : Three Roses
COUNTRY CRAFTS
Class 17 : Cup & Saucer Flower Arrangement*
Class 18 : Arranged vase of flowers*
Class 19 :Painting or drawing
Class 20 : Handmade crafted item
* Bought flowers permitted
NOVELTY PRODUCE SECTION
Class 21 : Basket of three eggs
Class 22 : Unusual / funniest vegetable or fruit
Class 23 : Longest bean
Class 24 : Decorated potato
Class 25 : Animal out of a vegetable
Class 26 : Dish of floating flower heads
CAKES & PRESERVES
Class 27 : Victoria Sandwich
Class 28 : Three fruit scones
Class 29 : Jam or Jelly (any variety)
Class 30 : Lemon Drizzle Cake
Class 31 : Three Fancy Cupcakes**
** Judged on decoration only
PHOTOGRAPHY
Class 32 : Animals
Class 33 : Platinum Jubilee
Class 34 : West Leake
SUNFLOWER 2022
Class 35 : Tallest Sunflower (photo with grower for scale)
Class 36 : Biggest sunflower head
CHILDREN'S SECTION
Class 37 : Picture of your best friend
Class 38 : Biscuit Royal Family
Class 39 : Dish of floating flower heads