THE first flower, produce and handicrafts show to take place at Sandford since 2019 has been branded a huge success.
Vice-President David Munday, left, presented the President Tony Wright with an award for his long service as Chairman of Sandford Flower Show ‘with grateful thanks for his dedication’. (M Vallance)
Young members of the Evens family who each received a first prize, from left, Arlo (7), Hallie-Rose (5), Marley (13) and Cassius (11). AQ 1520 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There were more than 420 entries in the 110+ classes at Sandford Summer Show, which was held in the Parish Hall on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26.
President Tony Wright said he was thrilled to see the return of the Show and Sally West, who won the trophy for Best Floral Exhibit said she had “never entered a show like this before” and was “over the moon to win”.
The Show Secretary Linda Griffin, left, with members of the catering team. AQ 1536 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There was a bumper raffle at Sandford Flower Show. AQ 1540 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Sally West won the trophy for Best Floral Exhibit award. AQ 1552 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Chairman of the Show Frederiek Maddock was pleased it had been a wonderful Show. AQ 1560 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The hall looked a picture with wonderful exhibits of vegetables, fruit and flowers, floral art, cookery, home craft, photography and there were many children’s classes.
There was a plant stall, prize draw, tea and homemade cakes and a large crowd attended.
Tables full of colourful exhibits at Sandford Summer Show in Sandford Parish Hall. AQ 1506 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Bottles of homemade drinks were judged. AQ 1530 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A fine example of handicraft received a first prize. AQ 1533 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Other trophy winners were Maurice Tolly, Nichola Selley, Louise Dudley, Elaine Stanlake, Lyn Cartlidge, Rita King, Jill Burston, Nicky Barnes and Children’s classes competition winners Arlo Evens (7) and Cassius Evens (11) and Jemima Tapp.
A full table of exhibits at Sandford Summer Show. AQ 1557 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Some lovely floral displays at Sandford Summer Show. AQ 1542 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Well done to the organising committee and all who entered.
