2008 Late Autumn Show

End of season finale

After the wettest summer on record, and on the day the clocks went back, the sun made a welcome appearance for our final show of the season, resulting in a vibrant, colourful occasion for all.

The entries to the Flower Show were as beautiful as ever, and it was especially gratifying to see some newcomers entering the various competitions.

Many thanks to all of you, and if you didn’t win top prize this time, remember that practice makes perfect. Hopefully, the appearance of some new names will encourage other members to take part in future. We all have to start somewhere …

Among many other attractions, the Floral Art Group’s colourful display of members’ work throughout the year was a highlight of the show.

At the end of a fun and frantic afternoon the Mayor, Cllr Alan Winkworth, presented the prizes, including the annual trophies and awards (see below). As Jean Steer looked on, tea-towel in hand, the Mayor realised with some trepidation what traditionally happens at the end of a mayoral reign in Epsom and Ewell. He can choose between washing or sweeping-up at next year’s shows …

Annual trophies & awards 2008

Banksian Medal, Horace Bourne Memorial Trophy and Fuschia Shield, all to Dennis Cooper. Banksian Medal Runner-up, Tony Field
Sir Gervais P Glyn Bowl, A P (‘Sam’) Hardie Cup, Ebbisham Cup, Seymour Salver, Cacti Shield, Miss G Anderson Shield, all to Mary Wood
Floral Art Cup, Sheila Stracy. Floral Art Runner-up Cup, Joan Pryke
Floral Art Intermediate Cup, Frances Melvin. Newcomers, Victoria Greenaway
Domestic Cup and Preserves Cup, Jennifer Booth. Runner-Up, Heather Pryce
Kay Marrable Cup, Sheila Lay. Cullerne Trophy, Sue Woodward
W Maydon Junior Challenge Cup and 7-13 Trophy, Megan Beal