Flower power reigns in Yapton

Set on the recreation ground in a large marquee, the atmosphere associated with such village events was quite tangible.

Eight exhibitors were staging for the first time in Yapton, most taking a prize. While the majority who staged came from a five-mile radius. It says much for the attraction of exhibiting under canvas that individuals travelled from the London area, Surrey and East Sussex.

The horticultural classes were well supported, and the overall quality was above average, whether one viewed vegetables, flowers or fruit.

Judges were pleasantly surprised at how well the dahlias had fared before reaching the show bench, and the best potatoes were quite beautiful, while the fruit classes were keenly contested.

Once more, the flower arrangers excelled themselves with 17 fine entries, with the judge supplying comments for each arrangement. The cookery classes were competitive with four exhibitors in contention for the trophy.

There were entries in every class for wine and beer, and the handicraft section recovered from last year's dip in support, while the photography group staged some imaginative images.

Finally, the children's classes attracted attention with inventiveness shown by the younger exhibitors, whether an own design T-shirt or decorated cakes.

The field attractions included the Double LL Club classic vehicles and Reg's Tractors, but their activities were soon curtailed as wind and rain swept across the recreation ground.

The inclement weather caused visitors to shelter in the village hall, which housed a model railway layout and to partake of cream teas which gave the kitchen staff a busy afternoon supplying the needs of the inner person.

The British Gladiolus Society (southern branch) staged in parallel with the Yapton show in the marquee, but for the last time, as the distance exhibitors have to travel has become unsustainable.

Their display was smaller than usual, as their national show to be held shortly has become their prime target.

Cups and trophies. See next page.

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MAPCups and trophies

Yapton Cottage Gardener's president and horticultural broadcaster and writer, Sue Phillips presented the trophies.

Malcolm Paradine '“The Warmere Cup (best vegetables '“ tomatoes); V H Snell Trophy (best collection of vegetables); George Harrison Cup (most points).

Wendy Minton '“ Charles Millyard Trophy (runner beans members classes); Booth Cup (most successful exhibitor in the open horticultural classes); Banksian Medal (for total prize money awarded).

Christine Fry '“ Stevenson Cup (members' classes cut flowers '“ gladiolus)

Alan Humphrey '“ Woodard Trophy (dahlias) and National Dahlia Society silver medal.

David Beer '“ bronze medal.

Mick Marshall Binns Trophy (best vegetable exhibit open section '“ shallots) for the Binns Trophy.

Anne Hollis '“ Tony Butcher Trophy (best pot plant).

David Donovan '“ Ivor Smith Fruit Bowl.

Roy Phillips '“ Leslie Crowther Trophy (three exhibits), Collier Cup (most successful cookery exhibitor).

David Cole '“ Pannel Trophy (flower arranging).

Tony Bishop '“ Phillips Trophy (wines and beer classes).

David Day '“ Stagg Cup (best item of handicraft '“ painting of the parish church)

Olivia Lisle, 11, '“ Margeret Trophy (for handicraft); Frost Senior Cup (garden in a seed tray); Belmont Cup (most points).

Eloise Horton, 5, '“ Frost Junior Cup.

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