Annual Show 2010
The Exhibitors arrive
From 9.30 onwards the exhibitors arrived with their entries. They were greeted by our team of volunteers who helped them through the process of registering their entries.
Staging
The Staging Stewards assisted the exhibitors to stage their entries.
As more and more entries were received the tables were quickly filling up and creating quite an impact.
Eventually, the tables were covered with entries.
Viewing time
As the entries increased the exhibitors mingled and took the opportunity to view all the entries.
It was nice to see so many entries.
YAA members had ensured that the Show would be successful from a quality and quantity perspective.
There were so many colourful exhibits.
It was good to see so many YAA members supporting the Show.
A number of members brought friends and relatives along to see the Show.
The Treasurer in action
A rare sighting of the Treasure signing a cheque.
Judging
At 11.30 the Judges began their task.
Manny Roper and Dave Cunningham were supported by four Stewards.
The Judges worked their way through the various classes.
The Stewards recorded the results as the Judge conveyed his verdict on each entry.
Dave dealt with the Home Produce while Manny covered the other classes.
For many YAA members this was the first time that our produce had been scrutinised by Judges.
Normally the only time that it comes under such critical inspection is at home while preparing and eating it.
Of course the whole area is cleared before the Judges carry out their role and their deliberations and comments are out of earshot.
Nevertheless it is facinating to see them go about their business and quite intriguing as they consider the entries.
The whole operation was carried out by two very experienced Judges and to very exacting standards.
Prize cards
We are fortunate to have a practitioner of calligraphy amongst our membership.
Bob Ridout entered the names of all of the prize winners onto the prize cards.
The results
This was the moment that many exhibitors had been waiting for.
The judging was completed and the Judges had made their decisions.
The prize cards had been placed by the successful entries.
The Competiters were now able to enter the Show area and view the results.
Of course not everyone can win. For most entrants the day was about taking part and enjoying the experience of our first Show
Nevertheless it was interesting to see the judges decisions and the names of the members who were successful.
Undoubtably, we have some very good gardeners and growers within our membership.
The entries were of a very high standard.
It was nice to see all the entries again, but this time with a possible award against the produce.
Now that the decisions had been made it was a good time to stroll around the tables and chat with other members as well as taking in all the results.
Show Secretary
Anne finds a moment to check her lottery numbers
Official Opening
Adam Wallis, Manager, Brimsmore Gardens officially opened the Show.
The Chairman
Manny Roper thanked everyone who had contributed to staging the Show
Mayoral party
The Mayor and Mayoress arrived and admired the exhibits.
Trophies
The trophies on display
Presentation of Awards
The Mayor and Mayoress joined the Chairman and Show Secretary to form the Presentation Party.
The Winners received their trophies from the Mayor.
The recpients of the awards were:
Christine Tomkins who received two trophies.
Roger Downting who also received two trophies.
Jean Higdon and William How.
The Raffle
Immediately following the Presentation of Awards was the draw for the raffle prizes. Throughout the day tickets were on sale.
There was a large selection of prizes to choose from.
The generosity of YAA members was plain to see as there were over twenty prizes to be won.
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Show Secretary
Anne received a well deserved bouquet for all her hard work.
Yeovil Allotments Association held their first Annual Show on Sunday 22nd August 2010.It was held at Brimsmore Gardens, Yeovil and sponsored by The Gardens Group.
A lovely sunny day and more than 130 entries helped to make the Show a most successful and enjoyable occasion. Considerable planning and organising had gone into the event. The Show Secretary,Anne Meyrick,committee members and a wonderful team of volunteers ensured that everything went smoothly on the day.
There were four entry classes:
SECTION A: VEGETABLES1.
1. 3 Potatoes, washed, same variety/any colour
2. 3 Carrots, washed and tops trimmed to 3”
3. 3 Beetroot, washed and tops trimmed to 3”
4. Heaviest Onion, dressed
5. 3 Onions, as lifted.
6. 6 shallots, dressed
7. 6 Runner Beans of the same variety
8. 2 Cabbages of the same variety
9. 2 Lettuce, same variety with roots in water
10. An exhibit of any other Vegetable not mentioned above, 2 specimens
SECTION B: FLOWERS
11. 4 different Annuals
12. 4 different Perennials
13. 4 Asters, any variety
14. 6 Pansies or Violas
15. A single rose
16. 1 specimen Dahlia
17. 3 Dahlias
SECTION C: HOME PRODUCE
18. A Victoria Sandwich, 8” max. With a light dusting of castor sugar, strained jam for the filling and displayed on a paper plate.
19. Pot of Jam, not less than 250g20. Pot of Chutney, not less than 250g
SECTION D: JUNIOR CLASSES
For competitors aged up to 16 years. Age of exhibitor at 22nd August 2010 to be shown on each entry ticket. Age will be taken into consideration.
21. 3 Radish
22. 1 Lettuce, roots in water
23. A model of an Animal made from Vegetables
TROPHIES AND AWARDS
Certificates were awarded for all classes and Trophies were awarded as follows:- The Chairman’s Cup
Most Points Sections A & B
The Flower Cup
Best Exhibit in Section B
The Home Produce Trophy
Most Points in Section C
The Junior Cup
Most Points Section D
The Albert Knight Cup
Best Exhibit in Show Sections A & B
All four Show classes were well supported and there were also a number of 'exhibition' displays to admire.
A key feature was that the vegetable entries were predominantly 'grown for the table'. The entries were superb examples of allotment fare. Potatoes, onions and runner beans were very popular entries.
The Childrens class entries were extremely imaginative and attracted considerable attention .
Home produce was another class that attracted a large number of entries and the flowers provided a wonderful range of shape and colour.
There were some specialist entries that were staged as exhibition items and not as entries in the Show. These included vegetables and Dhalias. Our Chairman Manny Roper and Treasurer Dave Cunningham judged the entries. The Show was opened by Adam Wallis, Manager of Brimsmore Gardens, who sponsored the event. The Chairman, Manny Roper thanked everyone for their marvellous contribtion. The Mayor accompanied by the Mayoress presented the prizes and the final event of the day was the raffle draw. More than twenty prizes had been kindly donated by YAA members. The raffle attracted many entries and a total of £122 was raised. The Show was a great success. It succeeded because of the knowledge, expertise and committment of the members. Those who worked hard to organise the Show, those who volunteered and provided the resource on the day and those who grew and entered their produce.
Yeovil Allotments Association Show Gallery
