Horticultural News...
Welcome to the Easton on the Hill 101st 'Virtual' Show.
We have received 87 entries from 26 entrants over 30 classes. The show is displayed below over 3 presentations.
The Society advised at the start of the show that there would be no official judging and no awarding of the usual trophies. Last year was the Society centenary, in the same year shortly before the show a former Society treasurer and committee member, Harold Gregory, passed away. Harold's commitment to the Society, among other village groups and activities, has been recognised with an award kindly donated by a villager. The winner of Harold Gregory Centenary Award has been chosen by the committee. We are also awarding the Banksian Medal and runner up prizes.
We do have one last class to go. The sunflower competition for junior members. Look out for instructions on how to enter at the end of the month.
Thank you to all our entrants this year, without whom there would be no show. A special shout out to Olly Beardsall with 15 entries.
Many thanks to Graham Lilley for supporting the publishing of the show on the website.
See you next year!
Show Team
Click on the pictures below to view the entries, winners and runners up.
(please allow a short while for the images to load as they are quite large files)
HORTICULTURAL AND CRAFTS SOCIETY COMMITTEE
The Society held its AGM on Tuesday 18th January and Chairman Joy Forster stood down after 8 years. Joy thanked all officers, committee, members and volunteers who have contributed to the Society over the last century and who continue to support the Society.
The Chairman’s annual address acknowledged the challenges in recruiting new officers for the Society but also commented on how important the annual show is for members and the village community. To this end a revised constitution was adopted and a revised committee elected as follows,
2022 Horticultural and Crafts Society committee
Show Chairman - Marion Cutforth
Treasurer - Barbara Connollly
General Secretary - Joy Forster
General Committtee
Louise Strain
Chrissie Rawlinson
Glenis Woodman
Sam Hayden
Dawn Washington
Ken Rawson
Bill Bulman
Sue Van SIlver
The first committee meeting will be an exciting mix of new ideas while maintaining the traditions of the show.
Watch this space for more news on the 103rd Annual Show in the Summer!
The Society will be sending out 2 emails in the next week to confirm if current members wish to continue receiving updates and news so please check your junk mail.
Joy Forster – General Secretary
103rd Annual Show - Sunday 7th August 2022
The Society can confirm show plans for 2022. There are the usual classes in flowers, vegetables, photography and art and a Jubilee themed class for floral art and cookery. Due to limitations on venue space a reduced show will be held this year in a similar style to the 2021 show. We hope there is something for everyone this year and look forward to seeing you and your entries in August. Details on how to enter will be issued with the full schedule, meanwhile take a look at the classes and start planning your entries.
Flowers and Vegetables
1 Potatoes any colour (5)
2 French Beans (9)
3 Courgettes (3)
4 Tomatoes (6) any size
5 Carrots (5) max 15cm tops
6 Runner Beans (5)
7 Beetroot (4)
8 Onions, max 500 grams trimmed
9 Box of Mixed Vegetables min 4 types
10 Roses 6 blooms
11 Roses Floribunda 3 clusters
12 Mixed Annual Flowers
13 Spray Chrysanthemums
14 Vase of Mixed Sweet Peas
15 Gladioli 3 spikes
16 Asters (6)
17 Mixed Perennial Flowers
18 Dahlias – large/giant (2)
19 Dahlias – medium (3)
20 Dahlias – small or miniature (3)
21 Vase of Mixed Dahlias
22 Foliage Pot Plant
23 Flowering Pot Plant
24 Floral Art Arrangement ‘Platinum Jubilee’
Photography (All in colour max size 17cms x 12cms and must not be digitally enhanced)
1 Photography – Royal theme
2 Photography - Portrait
3 Photography – ‘wings’
4 Photography – Animals (children only)
Handicrafts/Cookery
1 Painting or Drawing
2 Painting or Drawing ( children only)
3 Article made of any material with Platinum Jubilee Theme
4 Royal Crown, any material – children only
5 Decorated Cake with Royal theme (not tasted)
6 Fairy Cakes with royal themed decoration– children only
Marquee for sale
Over the years the Society and village community have benefited greatly from having a marquee. The time has come where the Society can no longer support the ownership of the marquee and it needs a new home. The marquee is up for sale, it can be bought as a whole (14m x 6m) or can be split in 2 parts (8m x 6m and 6m x 6m). For more details contact Joy 07718900007 or email eastonshow2020@yahoo.com
Thank you to all those who have supported the Society in the purchase, ongoing maintenance and setting up and dismantling of the marquee.
2022 Horticultural and Crafts Society committee
A reminder of the new officers
Show Chairman - Marion Cutforth
Treasurer - Barbara Connollly
General Secretary - Joy Forster
If you would like to join the committee or receive news from the Society please email eastonshow2020@yahoo.com for more information.
Horticultural & Crafts Society 2022
Society Membership
Following the AGM in January 2022 the Society reviewed the constitution.
Membership has been updated and is now free membership with no annual fee. Members must provide an email to receive updates and news from the Society. Receiving this email is confirmation of your membership. Membership can be cancelled at anytime by unsubscribing at the foot of this email.