How do you like them apples? Winners galore at West Pinchbeck Village Show

The West Pinchbeck Village Show served up a feast of fine foods and crafts on Saturday (September 9).

Organisers were so pleased to see their hard work supported with new people taking part, in addition to regulars returning to the village hall.

There was a wide range of entries throughout the majority of the different sections.

Prizes were presented by Rev David Sweeting, vicar of the Glen Group.

The Children’s Cup, awarded for the highest number of points gained in the Children’s section, was won by Isla Woodley.

The Ladies’ Perpetual Cup was won by Susie Hall, and the Bernard Parsons Shield by Stuart Cox.

Wendy Houghton won the WI Strawberry Jam Cup, and the cup for the best item in the Cookery class was won by Nicky Boyer for her delicious looking apple pie.

This must have been a difficult decision as there was a lot of competition in this class.

The Derek Kennedy Memorial Cup is presented for the Best in Show, in the opinion of the judge, and this year was awarded to Geoff Brereton for his delightful Fruit and Veg Animal.

First prize winners:- Fruit and Vegetables: Cooking Apples – Steve Willson; Dessert Apples – Philippa Peach; Plums – M. Robinson; Pears – M. Robinson; Raspberries – Chris Tuke; Tomatoes – Elizabeth Sneath; Coloured Potatoes – Susie Hall; White Potatoes – David Houghton; Red Beet – Stuart Cox; Main Crop Carrots – Stuart Cox; Onions - Blanche Robinson; Leeks – Susie Hall; Runner Beans – M. Robinson; Peppers – Stuart Cox; 5 Different Fruit/Veg – Louisa Evans; Longest Runner Bean – Stuart Cox; Courgettes – Elizabeth Sneath; Marrow – Elizabeth Sneath; Odd shaped vegetable – M. Robinson.

Flowers: Dahlia – Jim Peach; 5 Mixed Flowers – Nicky Boyer; Perfect Rose – Mark Ellis.

Pot Plants: Fuchsia – Adrian Bettinson; Flowering Plant – Blanche Robinson; Foliage Plant – Wendy Houghton; Cactus/Succulent – Miren Gough.

Floral Arrangements: Regal Red, White & Blue Arrangement – Susie Hall; Unusual Container – Susie Hall; Foliage Arrangement – Georgina Start; Miniature Arrangement – Georgina Start.

Cookery: Apple Pie – Nicky Boyer; Cheese Scones – Karen Willetts; Victoria Sponge – Georgina Start, Lemon Curd Tarts – Nicky Boyer; Cheese Straws – Jodie Davies; Shortbread – Nicky Boyer; Chocolate Chip Cookies – Elizabeth Sneath; Raspberry Jam – Gill Robinson; Plum Jam – Louisa Evans; Strawberry Jam – Wendy Houghton; Chutney – Elizabeth Sneath; Cold Tea Loaf – Gill Robinson; Men & Boys: Chocolate Rice Crispy Cakes – George Hall; Flower Arrangement in a Jam Jar – George Hall; Handicraft – Samuel Willerton; Collection – Keith Brown.

Handicrafts: Home Made Celebration Card – Freya Huggins; Cross Stitch –Joanne Parish; Knitting/Crochet – Balance Robinson; Painting – Jim Peach; Other Handicraft – Margaret Joyce.

Miscellaneous: Limerick – Anne Willson, Fruit/Veg Animal – Geoff Brereton; Animal Snapshot – Steve Willson; Humorous Snapshot – Steve Willson; Miniature Garden – Anne Willson; Collection – Wendy Houghton; Disaster Class – Rachel Brightey.

Children’s Section: Painting of King Charles –- 5 & Under – Oscar; 6-9 yrs - Clara Willerton; 10 yrs plus – Mollie Chappell; Under the Sea Collage - 5 yrs & under – Isla Woodley; 6-9 yrs – Ella Willson; School entries: 6-9 yrs Ruby Harrison; Decorated Gingerbread Men – 5 & Under – Jack Willson. 6-9 yrs – Ella Willson; Miniature Garden – Chloe Willson; Pattern of Leaves – 5 yrs & under – Isla Woodley; 6-9 yrs Chloe Willson; Pre School entry – Face on a paper Plate – Isla Woodley; Flower Finale – Largest Sunflower Head – David Houghton.

Paul Marriiott went along to capture the action.