Friday Forum Summer Show

 The numerous entries for our Summer Show brightened up the hall. Those gaining first place were awarded prizes. Judging was carried out by John Freer, who shared his knowledge about showing plants as well as giving us useful tips for future shows. Sandra judged the flower displays, Dorothy efficently completed the administration and Liz provided scones with strawberries. Our thanks go to all of them.

Here are photos of the entries and the winners of each category

 Class 1:  One stem Floribunda Rose

 1st prize - Eric

 Class 2:  One stem any other Rose

 1st prize - Brenda

 

1st prize for Class 4 one vase of Sweet Peas goes to Eric

 

 Class 5:  One vase cut flowers judged for frontal effect

Class 6:  One pot plant, flowering and 1st prize goes to Amanda

Class 7:  One pot plant non-flowering

1st prize - Norma

Class 8:  Exhibit of Fruit or Vegetable

1st prize - Dorothy

Class 9:  Posy for a bridesmaid.  1st prize - Amanda

Class 10:  A vase of flowers for pollinators

1st prize - Amanda

1st prize - Amanda

 

Congratulations to all, especially to Amanda for gaining first prize in four categories!

Display Table

Ann brought Fillependula ‘Red Umbrella’ which thrives in damp soil

Kate’s jug contains: Phlox ‘Franz Schubert’, Spiraea ‘Little Princess’, Dianthus carthusianorum, Astrantia maxima, Allium angulosum, Tradescantia, Persicaria ‘Pink Elephant’, Persicaria ‘Blackfield’, Betonica officinales ‘Hummels’ (was Stachys) and Rosa The Fairy

Next Meetings

18th July: Presentation - Peter Mathers. Diaries, Dahlias and Deadlines

1st August: Visit to Steven Medley’s garden in Mirfield. Further details tba.