DESPITE endless heavy rain and high winds, Cheriton Fitzpaine Garden Club's Spring Exhibition was a huge success, with many entries of flower arrangements, cookery, flowers and shrubs.

Joan Jenner with winning entry (David Nunn)
The winners were:
- Nora Tatlow trophy (most points in the show) - joint winners Andrew Dean and Ann Nixon
- Little Hayne trophy (best floral art) - Joan Jenner
- Rainbows - Bethany Mackie
- Brownies - Lily-Ann Mackie

Rainbows and Brownies with their leaders (David Nunn)
People's Choice:
- Children's - Bethany Mackie
- Floral art - Ann Nixon (cathedral)
- Photography - James Mason
The tearoom carried out a brisk trade, also a plant sale.
Mary Nunn