14 April 2019 - Village Vegetable Show
Dear all,
Always keenly contested, the annual Village Vegetable Show is scheduled to take place this year on Saturday 3 August at the Mission Hall This is organised under the firm and impartial hand of Jez Cunningham, who will restrain any unseemly public brawls between supporters of the rival growers which have plagued the awards ceremony in past years.
No doubt all the traditional categories will be in evidence, Longest runner bean; Longest cucumber; Heaviest marrow; Selection of herbs; 3 carrots; 3 tomatoes; Single lettuce; 3 courgettes; 3 beans (any kind); 5 soft fruit (same or mixed); Anything grown in the greenhouse; Any vegetable not already listed; A bunch of flowers; A bunch of different leaves.
Not forgetting the legendary “spud in a tub” competition for the Des Evans trophy, which is awarded for the heaviest quantity of spuds grown in a tub. Lifelong fame and admiration result from winning this class.
So if you want to take part, NOW is the time to think about when to start off that prize winning plant.
There are also rumours of additional classes being added for jams, chutneys, conserves and relishes - I will bring you more news of these exciting developments when my whistle blower informs me.
In the meantime, good growing.
Regards
Chris