2011 Late Autumn Show
The last show of the year took place on a
lovely sunny day, and attracted the usual crowds of visitors to
admire the exhibits.
Foremost on the benches were the chrysanthemums and dahlias which
seemed to be larger and more perfect than ever.
Although there was less
produce than at the Autumn Show, there were some beautiful apples
and many unusual vegetables.
The “Spud in a Tub” class was won by Joan Sims – the Sims
family seem to be monopolising this competition as both Joan’s
daughter and her son have won this in the past! Some amazing cacti
and pot plants shared the space with annual and perennial flowers,
and there were a good number of entries in the Domestic classes.
The Floral Art Group displayed an exhibition
of their skills, amongst which was a very clever exhibit, “I saw
Three Ships”, by Mary Batty.
In addition, this was an opportunity to see Barbara Meineck
and Sheila Stracy’s prize winning entries from the recent Wisley
Flower Show, where they were up against Floral Art Groups from all
over Surrey.
The handicraft classes produced some fine
drawings, paintings and needlework, in particular Mary Batty’s
perpetual advent calendar, which was exquisite.
The photography section seems to be going from strength to
strength, producing delightful interpretations on the theme of
“Autumn Colour”, “Stepping Stones”, and “Through the Garden Gate” –
Lynne Mason’s wistful dog peering out from his garden being the
favourite!
When it came to prizes, two new members were
extremely successful at their first attempts.
Chris Golding won the R.W. Walton Chrysanthemum Cup, the Late
Autumn Challenge Cup and the National Chrysanthemum Society Bronze Medal.
Jane Hoddy, meanwhile, carried off the Horace Bourne Memorial
Trophy, the Seymour Salver, the Cacti Shield and the Kay Marrable
Cup. A full list of
prize winners is set out below, but a special mention must be made
of Jazmin Ramsbotham and Nathaniel Smithers, who won the junior
trophies between them.
We need more junior exhibitors to take the EHA into the future!
Late Autumn Show
prizes.
R.W. Walton Chrysanthemum Cup – Chris Golding
W.D. King Chrysanthemum Shield – Dennis
Cooper
Late Autumn Challenge Cup – Chris Golding
Late Autumn Fruit and Vegetable Cup – Mary
Wood
Treasurer’s Cup – Joan Sims
National Chrysanthemum Society Bronze Medal –
Chris Golding
Annual Prizes
Banksian Medal – Margaret Angus
Runner Up Cup – Tony Field
Sir Gervas P Glyn Bowl – Mary Wood
A.P. Hardie Cup – Margaret Angus
Ebbisham Cup – Brenda Allen
Horace Bourne Memorial Trophy – Jane Hoddy
Seymour Salver – Jane Hoddy
Fuchsia Shield – Bob Parratt
Cacti Shield – Jane Hoddy
Miss G. Anderson Shield – Margaret Angus
Floral Art Cup – Brenda Kelly
Floral Art Runner up – Frances Melvin
Floral Art Intermediate Cup – Cindy Thompson
Floral Art Newcomers Cup – Mary Batty and Pam
Sharpe
Domestic Cup – Mavis Macaskill
Domestic Runner up – Beryl Smith
Preserves Cup – Jennifer Booth
Kay Marrable Cup – Jane Hoddy
Cullerne Trophy – Margaret Haslam
W.Maydon Junior Challenge Cup – Jazmin
Ramsbottom
Under 7 Trophy – Jazmin Ramsbotham
7 – 13 Trophy – Nathaniel Smithers