Sutton Poyntz

What busy gardeners we have in Sutton Poyntz! (if the veg show is anything to go by)

There was a marvellous display of home-grown fruits, vegetables and flowers that had been lovingly cared for over the preceding months. 

 

As ever, the highlight of the morning was the weigh-in of the famous 'Spud-in-a-Tub' competition, competing for the famous Des Evans Trophy.  The tension built as the tubs were emptied and their contents weighed - in pounds and ounces this year - remember what they are?  Family members tried to out-do each other and the winner (Julie Caswell) just beat Loop by a few ounces.  Ros' mum, Joyce, soundly beat her and came in just a smidgen behind Julie.  Trailing a little farther behind was Margaret but she definitively beat husband Ken.  Collecting the wooden spoon this year, Mike Haine was at a loss to explain why his seed potato, still whole, had not spawned a single offspring, thus recording a net weight of zero.  To save a little embarrassment we credited him with the 2oz of that seed, but he also picked up prizes for his tomatoes, courgettes and carrots so all was not lost.

 

For a change (not) the Ferrari clan went home with a fistful of first prizes but several of the less prolific entrants took the plunge and were very successful.  Notably, Lizzie Bergman had optimistically asked to borrow a trailer to bring her cucumber - and it duly won the prize for the longest.  Gail Harwood and Penny Fenwick earned their stripes by getting first prizes in 'Any other vegetable' and 'A Bunch of Flowers'.

 

The organisation was, as ever, spectacular and Chairperson Hilary won a well-deserved first prize for knowing her Onions - who knew what talent was hiding there!?  The vote counting was ably performed by Liz and Chris Balfe - clearly no need to recount the votes for the Bunch of Herbs prize won by Liz.  The Coffee and Cakes were delicious and a good morning was had by all.  Thanks to all who helped and/or participated.

 

The full results (and those from previous years) can be seen on the village website here: 

http://suttonpoyntz.org.uk/index.php/events-venues/village-events/vegetable-show

 

Good news - Twiglet has come home!  Wendy sends her thanks to all who kept their eyes peeled for him!

 

Coffee Morning at the Mission Hall at 1030 on Friday 12th August.  Rumour has it that there may be Cheese Scones...

 

J & S