BLOSSOMING DAY AT LETHAM FLOWER SHOW
The Letham & District Horticultural Society’s 120th Annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition held on Saturday 10th August. had an encouraging 546 entries. Amazingly given the difficult weather conditions over the summer and the tremendous winds leading up to the Show, entries were up by 50 from last year.
Saturday turned out to be a fine although windy day and a sunny afternoon brought out a good number of visitors. That along with the large number of items entered into the show by the exhibitors made it a very successful day.
The Children’s entries showed a wide range of skills and imagination from stencilled picture, edible creatures and mouthwatering traybake. As always, the miniature gardens proved popular and showed interesting garden design skills.
Despite the difficult weather conditions this year the number of entries in the vegetable section remained high. There were a number of new competitors who were successful with their entries/
The Pot Plant section was popular with the more unusual exhibits of orchids, cacti and insectivorous plants being exhibited. There was also some beautiful fuchsia, colourful pelargonium and a huge display of vivid purple surfinia with the best exhibit being an outstanding begonia.
The Cut Flower section showed a colourful array of gladioli, marigolds and fragrant sweet peas along with roses and dahlias.
The floral theme continued in the Decorative Section which was well entered in every category with the competitors showing imaginative use of flowers and foliage in their displays including the ever-popular bowls of floating flower heads. There were very impressive novel arrangements of fresh flower arrangements in a soap dish, beautiful table centre decorations using three blooms and some very delicate miniature arrangements in egg cups.
In the Rural section, the theme was “A Summer Garden” and the ladies had certainly put their expert skills to full use with beautifully designed and imaginatively sewn kneeling pads, a floral arrangement in a small watering can. Edible entries consisted of an individual vegetable quiche and a jar of tomato chutney.
Although marks are not awarded for the display each Rural had ensured that their entry was beautifully and imaginatively displayed to convey the Summer Garden Theme
The Handicrafts Section enjoyed an increase in the number of exhibits with similar number of entries in every class and they showed a range of practical and decorative skills. The more popular categories were the child’s toy, a knitted cardigan, items in patchwork and items of jewellery.
The Baking Section was massively up on last year with a good spread of delectable treats. Staples such as drop scones, bread, savoury quiches were popular. The set recipe for a sunshine cake was popular along with the peppermint creams.
The Jams and Jellies entries were down with raspberry jam, rhubarb & ginger jam and marmalade being the most popular
All the above could have easily been washed down with the selection of wines, beers, ciders and liqueurs being entered in the wines and beers.
The theme for this year’s Photographic Section was “Trees” and proved popular with some wonderful photos taken in different perspective.
There was also a Vegetable and Fruit tombola with donations from Kettle Produce, Tesco and West Hall Farm which was keenly supported by the visitors.
Afternoon teas were provided by the ladies in the kitchen who did a sterling job serving a steady flow of thirsty visitors.
Trophies were presented by Jennifer Ramsey-Service who was presented with an orchid as a thank you from the Society.
Society President, Brian Service, on behalf of the Society, thanked all the competitors, helpers and visitors who made the Show possible and for making it such a success and encouraging everyone to come back next year.
The Letham & District Horticultural Society’s 120th Annual Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition held on Saturday 10th August. had an encouraging 546 entries. Amazingly given the difficult weather conditions over the summer and the tremendous winds leading up to the Show, entries were up by 50 from last year.
Saturday turned out to be a fine although windy day and a sunny afternoon brought out a good number of visitors. That along with the large number of items entered into the show by the exhibitors made it a very successful day.
The Children’s entries showed a wide range of skills and imagination from stencilled picture, edible creatures and mouth watering traybake. As always the miniature gardens proved popular and showed interesting garden design skills.
Despite the difficult weather conditions this year the number of entries in the vegetable section remined high. There were a number of new competitors who were successful with their entries/
The Pot Plant section was popular with the more unusual exhibits of orchids, cacti and insectivorous plants being exhibited. There was also some beautiful fuchsia, colourful pelargonium and a huge display of vivid purple surfinia with the best exhibit being an outstanding begonia.
The Cut Flower section showed a colourful array of gladioli, marigolds and fragrant sweet peas along with roses and dahlias..
The floral theme continued in the Decorative Section which was well entered in every category with the competitors showing imaginative use of flowers and foliage in their displays including the ever-popular bowls of floating flower heads. There were very impressive novel arrangements of fresh flower arrangements in a soap dish, beautiful table centre decorations using three blooms and some very delicate miniature arrangements in egg cups.
In the Rural section, the theme was “A Summer Garden” and the ladies had certainly put their expert skills to full use with beautifully designed and imaginatively sewn kneeling pads, a floral arrangement in a small watering can. Edible entries consisted of an individual vegetable quiche and a jar of tomato chutney.
Although marks are not awarded for the display each Rural had ensured that their entry was beautifully and imaginatively displayed to convey the Summer Garden Theme
The Handicrafts Section enjoyed an increase in the number of exhibits with similar number of entries in every class and they showed a range of practical and decorative skills. The more popular categories were the child’s toy, a knitted cardigan, items in patchwork and items of jewellery.
The Baking Section was massively on last year with a good spread of delectable treats. Staples such as drop scones, bread, savoury quiches were popular. The set recipe for a sunshine cake was popular along with the peppermint creams..
The Jams and Jellies entries were down with raspberry jam, rhubarb & ginger jam and marmalade being the most popular
All the above could have easily been washed down with the selection of wines, beers, ciders and liqueurs being entered in the wines and beers.
The theme for this year’s Photographic Section was “Trees” and proved popular with some wonderful photos taken in different perspective.
There was also a Vegetable and Fruit tombola with donations from Kettle Produce, Tesco and West Hall Farm which was keenly supported by the visitors.
Afternoon teas were provided by the ladies in the kitchen who did a sterling job serving a steady flow of thirsty visitors.
Trophies were presented by Jennifer Ramsey-Service who was presented with an orchid as a thank you from the Society.
Brian Service, on behalf of the Society, thanked all the competitors, helpers and visitors who made the Show possible and for making it such a success and encouraging everyone to come back next year.