Blooming lovely for Broadwey and Upwey flower show

Visitors took in the sights and smells at the 27th Broadwey, Upwey and District Horticultural Annual Spring Show.

Crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and tulips added a burst of colour to the Upwey and Broadwey Memorial Hall.

Show secretary Evelyn Morris said: “We were delighted with the quality of the show.

“We also had an increased number of exhibitors, which has now gone up to 31.”

Among the winners at the show was Ray Hayward, of Milborne St Andrew, who won honours for his daffodils and one of the show’s main awards.

Another major horticultural award was won by Bill Howarth, while Sarah Studley was the woman with the most points in horticulture and won a handicraft and photographic award.

Mrs Studley’s grandson Ben Studley, five, proved that growing is a family affair by taking home the Children’s Cup. The flower arts section was won by Brenda Woodsford.

RESULTS

SPECIAL AWARDS: Children’s Cup, Ben Studley;

Downer Cup, best photographic print, Sarah Studley;

Nottingham Cup, best exhibit, handicrafts, Sarah Studley;

Littlemead Cup, highest points, preserves and cookery, Stella Knight;

Ridgeway Cup, highest points, propagation, W Howarth;

Shield, highest points, novice section, Brenda Woodsford;

Best Exhibit, floral art, Brenda Woodsford;

Grandshaw Cup, highest points, pot plants, W Howarth;

Golds Candelabra, best exhibit, pot plants excluding bulbs, W Howarth;

Golds Shield, best exhibit, bulbs in pot, W Howarth;

Ladies Spring Cup, highest points, sections one to six, S Studley;

Spring Show Cup, runner-up, highest points, sections one to six, R Hayward;

Benson Cup, highest points, sections one to six, W Howarth;

Shield, best exhibit, class 23, D Ward;

Silver Trophy, best exhibit, other cut flowers, excl class 23, W Howarth;

Two Diploma Awards, daffodil classes, R Hayward;

Best Bloom in Daffodils, Cape Cornwall, R Hayward;

Medal for Best Vase in Show, R Hayward;

Broadwey and Upwey Daffodil Championship Salver, R Hayward.