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Delph and Denshaw flower shows are a bloomin’ success once more

Aimee Belmore September 18, 2015

GREEN-FINGERED locals flocked to two popular village flower and home produce shows as the annual events proved as popular as ever.

At the Denshaw flower and home produce show residents turned out in force to show off their products at the Village Hall after an excellent year of growing.

Committee member David Wheeler explained: “None of the entries are pre-booked so we can only hope on the day that people will continue to exhibit.

“Once again I was amazed at what the people of Denshaw and surrounding area have produced for our show.”

Alongside the horticultural exhibits – boasting everything from flowers to fruit and vegetables – was the home produce section with a tasty selection of cakes and jams.

And for budding growers, there were children’s classes, including a new special prize for the best Flower pot man.

In keeping with tradition, councillor John Hudson presented the cups to the winners and held a lively auction of the products to raise funds for next year’s show.

Meanwhile, at the Delph Club, another host of growers put their flowers, fruit and vegetables, and home produce before the judges in around 60 categories.

Exhibits included everything from giant vegetables and bright plants and flowers to delicate paintings and carvings and mouth-watering breads and cakes.

And another ten sections specifically for children produced a bright array of entries including flower pot men, decorated eggs and gingerbread men.

The event was organised by new committee members Gilbert Symes, Pam Preston, Cllr Nikki Kirkham and Natalie Dunn.

Gilbert, chair of the committee, said: “We’ve had a lot of entries and we’ve been really busy. We’re delighted with the response.”

Prizes were awarded by Saddleworth Parish Council chairman Cllr Neil Allsopp before exhibits were auctioned off and a raffle was held.

 

CupWinner
Most points in the showTrefor Worthington (44 points)
Most points in the show (childrens)Izzy Burton (21 points)
Shirley Margaret Davidson CupMichael Marsh
Leek CupTrefor Worthington
Henry Moore Memorial TrophyP Northfield
Harry Moore Memorial CupPam Preston
June and Glen Wood CupMichael Lyons
E Foyle Memorial CupPam Preston
Tamewater TrophyAnn Smith
J Spencer Rose BowlVal Durose
J Pogson CupLinda Barrow
Dale Harrison Memorial TrophyGordon Evans
Gladiolo CupMichael Marsh
P Meyer CupJean Jones
G Kershaw Memorial CupLinda Barlow
R Mallalieu Vase 1Norma Race
R Mallalieu Vase 2Christopher Nicholls
William Landon TrophyAnn Smith
Children's Trophy (flowers)Pam Preston
Children's Trophy (handicraft)Jenny Wood
The Cake CupLorraine Wrigley
The Handicraft CupBilly Darwen
Red Wine TrophyMichael Marsh
White Wine Trophy Michael Marsh
CupWinner
Denshaw Garage Rose BowlMargaret Ulyatt
Friarswood Buttonhole CupMichael Lyons
Oddfellow's ShieldMartin Fishenden
Delph Tool ShieldMuriel Henry
Mike and Tricia CupCarole Davies
Sweet Pea CupJoseph Halsall
Mike and Tricia ShieldChris Nicholls
Florence MaMahon TrophyMavis Wrigley
Trish Benton Memorial BowlAndrew Vance
Healy CupAndrew Vance
JW Lees ShieldDavid Mullarkey
Oxhey ShieldPete Kilroy
The Leedham Onion CupPete Kilroy
Keith Coppack Memorial ShieldDavid Mullarkey
Sam Smith ShieldNeville Burton
Read TrophyBarry Ulyatt
Margaret Coppack Memorial ShieldMillicent Feber
Denshaw ShieldMike Marsh
Coin Automatic ShieldJudith Williams
Wine CupBarry Ulyatt
Joe Halsall CupEvie Tamworth
Bob Runacre Memorial CupHolly Morgan Clague
Miniature Garden CupEdith Mitchell
Animal from Fruit or Veg CupIzzy Burton
Rowland's and Pat's TrophyRosalyn Martin
Christ Church Denshaw CupSophie Martin
Denshaw Children's CupAlfie Bundy
Ralph's Farm CupBarry Ulyatt
Oxhey CupRosalyn Martin
Mary Leedham Memorial CupJoseph Halsall
The Flower CupCarole Davies
Norman Healy Memorial CupDavid Mullarkey
Wibsey CupJoseph Halsall
Denshaw CupDavid Mullarkey