Many thanks to everyone who took part in the BGA Autumn Show 2014 and helped to make it such a huge success. Our shows have been going from strength to strength over the last few years, with more new exhibitors and a number of returning exhibitors. We were especially pleased to have several new families entering this time, including 11 children – the highest number in many years – some of whom entered and won adult classes as well as children's classes. We hope this trend will continue as the Association’s future depends on our gaining the interest of the next generation.
The dahlias were most eye-catching as you entered the hall, a spectacular range of colours and sizes. Exhibitors seemed to have successfully rescued their
flowers from the ash fallout of a straw stack fire in Brampton a couple of days before the show! Flower and plant classes were particularly well subscribed and made a wonderful display.
Albert Jackson was our most outstanding exhibitor this year, winning both the Challenge Cup for most points awarded in Vegetable Classes, and the prestigious RHS Banksian Medal with an impressive 690 points overall in the growing classes. Read on below to find out who won everything else.
The afternoon of the show was very busy with about 80 adults and many children. People were able to enjoy a cream tea while they looked at the exhibits, chatted with friends and awaited the presentation of the cups. Maybe many more will be inspired to enter next time?
The Parish Council presented the prizes for their annual Best Kept Allotment Competition, with first prize going to Albie Corm, and Matthew Richardson and Christine Hickey in second and third places.
Fifteen people came to the traditional fish & chip supper in the evening and played Pam’s quiz about sweets.
We look forward to seeing you with your daffodils at the Spring Show on Saturday 28th March 2015!
Trophy Winners
RHS Banksian Medal
Buckden Gardeners Association awards the RHS Banksian Medal to the exhibitor who has gained the most points in the whole of the Horticultural sections in the show, that is, the Vegetable, Fruit and Flower Growing Sections.
The winner of the RHS Banksian Medal for 2014 was: Albert Jackson with 690 points.
Cup Winners
Challenge Cup (for most points in Vegetables)
Albert Jackson 650 points
Townsend Cup (for most points in Fruit)
Marjorie Rowlands 70 points
Floral Cup (for most points in Mixed Flowers)
Fred Daniels 440 points
George Whitlock Trophy (for most points in Pot Plants)
David Usher 120 points
Maurice Trophy (for most points in Floral Arrangements)
Ann Moore 120 points
Stanley Gale Trophy (for most points in Homecrafts/Handicrafts)
Pam Fraser 240 points
Mollicone Children’s Trophy (for most points in Children’s Classes)
1st Lucy Mayes 100 points
2nd Adele Burbidge 80 points
3rd Sam Mayes 70 points
All Class Winners
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1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
Section A – Novice Vegetables Classes |
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1 5 Onions dressed |
No entries |
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2 5 Shallots dressed |
No entries |
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3 5 Potatoes – any type, same variety |
No entries |
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4 5 Carrots – any type, same variety – foliage trimmed 3” |
No entries |
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5 5 Runner Beans |
Helen Lumb |
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6 3 Beetroot – foliage trimmed approx 3” |
Carolyn Mayes |
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7 5 Tomatoes complete with calyx |
No entries |
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8 1 truss Tomatoes – any type – may be part green |
No entries |
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9 At least 2 of any other variety of vegetable not above |
Helen Lumb |
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Section B – Open Vegetables Classes – Challenge Cup |
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10 Specimen Onion dressed |
Fred Day |
Fred Day |
Albert Jackson |
11 5 Onions dressed |
Fred Day |
Albert Jackson |
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12 5 Onions dressed – all 5 not to exceed 2 lb |
Fred Day |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
13 8 Shallots Pickling – to pass through 1” ring |
Albert Jackson |
Fred Day |
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14 8 Shallot – exhibition |
Fred Day |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
15 2 Cabbages – any type |
No entries |
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16 2 Lettuces – any type |
No entries |
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17 5 Potatoes – white, same variety |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
Tim Walker |
18 5 Potatoes – coloured, same variety |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
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19 5 Carrots – stump rooted – foliage trimmed approx 3” |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
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20 5 Carrots – tapered – foliage trimmed approx 3” |
Albert Jackson |
Marjorie Rowlands |
Albert Jackson |
21 3 Beetroot – foliage trimmed approx 3” |
No entries |
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22 3 Parsnips – foliage trimmed approx 3” |
No entries |
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23 2 Marrows – quality |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
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24 2 Cucumbers |
No entries |
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25 6 French Beans |
No entries |
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26 1 Specimen Runner Bean |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Tim Walker |
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27 6 Runner Beans |
Fred Day |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
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28 1 Truss Tomatoes – any type – may be part green |
David Fox |
Ruth Nicholas |
Ruth Nicholas |
29 5 Tomatoes |
Albert Jackson |
David Fox |
Marjorie Rowlands |
30 10 Cherry Tomatoes |
Pam Fraser |
Pam Fraser |
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31 2 Cauliflowers |
No entries |
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32 3 Leeks – washed and trimmed |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
Marjorie Rowlands |
33 At least 2 any other variety of veg not classed above |
Jean Day |
Marjorie Rowlands |
Marjorie Rowlands |
34 Heaviest Yield from one potato [see Rule] |
Tim Walker |
Tim Walker |
Fred Day |
35 Heaviest Pumpkin |
Elizabeth Scott (age 7) |
Tim Walker |
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36 Display of at least 5 different kinds of vegetables |
Albert Jackson |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
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37 Vase of Mixed Herbs |
Ann Williams |
Pam Fraser |
Pam Sear |
38 Chilli plant[s] in a pot or container |
Christine Hickey |
James Quick |
John Lloyd |
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Section C – Fruit Classes – Townsend Cup |
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39 5 Dessert Apples |
Helen Lumb |
Emma Leach |
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40 5 Cooking Apples |
Ann Williams |
Albert Jackson |
Albert Jackson |
41 5 Pears |
Mike Ridall |
John Lloyd |
James Quick |
42 1 plate/dish Blackberries |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
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43 1 plate/dish any other variety of fruit |
Tim Walker |
Marjorie Rowlands |
Albert Jackson |
44 1 plate/dish mixed fruit |
Marjorie Rowlands |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
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Section D – Mixed Flowers Classes – Floral Trophy |
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45 1 vase 3 stems any flower without its own class |
David Usher |
Rosemarie Jackson |
Pam Fraser |
46 1 vase 3 stems decorative foliage – same or different [not in flower] |
Unlabelled exhibit |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Rosemarie Jackson |
47 1 vase 3 stems shrubs in flower – same or different |
Pam Sear |
Helen Lumb |
David Usher |
48 1 vase Specimen flower which does not have its own class |
Ann Moore |
Pam Fraser |
Rosemarie Jackson |
49 1 vase mixed flowers containing at least 3 different kinds |
Fred Daniels |
Pam Fraser |
Rosemarie Jackson |
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Section E – Rose Classes |
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50 1 specimen Rose – any variety – single bloom |
Amy Burbidge |
Tim Prince |
Fred Daniels |
51 Rose Specimen Spray |
James Quick |
Ann Moore |
Christine Ridall |
52 3 stems Hybrid Tea Rose – same variety |
No entries |
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53 3 stems Spray type Rose – same or different variety |
Ann Moore |
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54 3 stems Hybrid Tea Rose – same or different variety |
No entries |
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Section F – Dahlia Classes |
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55 1 Specimen Decorative Dahlia |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Fred Daniels |
Fred Daniels |
56 1 vase 3 stems Dahlia – same variety |
Tim Prince |
Christine Hickey |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
57 3 stems Pompom Dahlia – same variety |
Fred Daniels |
Fred Daniels |
Tim Prince |
58 3 stems Cactus or Semi-Cactus Dahlia – same variety |
Fred Daniels |
Fred Daniels |
David Usher |
59 3 stems Ball Dahlia – same variety |
Fred Daniels |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Tim Prince |
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Section G – Pot Plant Classes – George Whitlock Trophy |
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60 Fuchsia Plant[s] in pot or container |
David Usher |
Alison Hudson |
David Usher |
61 Flowering Plant[s] in pot or container |
David Usher |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
James Quick |
62 Foliage Plant[s] in pot or container |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Christine Hickey |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
63 Any Cactus/Cacti or succulent[s] in pot or container |
Patty Tyler |
Patty Tyler |
David Usher |
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Section H – Floral Arrangements Classes – Maurice Trophy |
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64 A Flower Arrangement “Clothed all in Green” |
Christine Ridall |
Ann Moore |
Pam Sear |
65 Floral arrangement “Tropical Pleasures” |
Ann Moore |
Pam Sear |
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66 Floating Flower Heads in a shallow dish |
Ann Moore |
Rosemarie Jackson |
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Section I – Homecrafts/Handicrafts/Photography Classes – Stanley Gale Trophy |
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67 1 Pot Jam |
Tim Walker |
Marjorie Rowlands |
Amy Burbidge |
68 A 1lb loaf Wholemeal Bread, handmade |
No entries |
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69 1 Victoria Jam Sponge, not decorated |
Pam Fraser |
Marion Lomas |
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70 1 round of Shortbread |
Pam Fraser |
Marion Lomas |
Alison Hudson |
71 1 dish of Cheese Straws |
Lucy Mayes (Age 8) |
Alison Hudson |
Pam Fraser |
72 5 portions of Parkin |
Pam Fraser |
Alison Hudson |
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73 1 dish of Coconut Ice |
Alison Hudson |
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74 Bottle of White/Sweet wine |
Fred Day |
Jean Day |
Anne Spreckley |
75 Bottle of Rosé/Medium wine |
Jean Day |
Anne Spreckley |
Marjorie Rowlands |
76 Bottle of Red/Dry wine |
Anne Spreckley |
Fred Day |
Anne Spreckley |
77 Bottle of Fruit Liqueur |
Tim Walker |
Tim Walker |
Jean Day |
78 A handmade Cross Stitch project |
Pam Fraser |
Fred Daniels |
Pam Fraser |
79 A handmade Bookmark |
John Lloyd |
Pam Fraser |
Rosemarie Jackson |
80 Photograph - title “Clouds” – max A4 unmounted |
Tim Walker |
Marion Lomas |
Anne Spreckley |
81 Photograph - title “A Formal Garden” – max A4 unmounted |
Marion Lomas |
Marion Lomas |
Anne Spreckley |
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Section J – Children’s Classes – Mollicone Children’s Trophy |
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82 3 decorated Rich Tea Biscuits |
Lucy Mayes |
Sam Mayes |
James Burbidge |
83 A handmade Bookmark |
Sam Mayes |
Adele Burbidge |
Not recorded |
84 Flowers in a vase |
Lucy Mayes |
Stella Leach |
Adele & James Burbidge (joint winners) |
85 A photograph “Farm Animals” – max A4 unmounted |
Adele Burbidge |
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Section K – Fun Items |
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86 Longest Runner Bean |
Sarah Winter-Goodwin |
Henry Emeleus (age 4) |
Harry Emeleus (age 6) |
87 Heaviest Marrow |
Tim Walker |
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88 Ugliest Vegetable |
Henry Emeleus (age 4) |
Harry Emeleus (age 6) |
Christine Hickey |
89 Heaviest Potato |
Christine Hickey` |
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