Annual Show 2008


Saturday 26th July 2008 at The Crescents Community Centre, Laburnum Crescent, Kettering. The Show Judge will be Alan Solomons from Newark, an Accredited Judge of The British Fuchsia Society. Doors open to the public at 11am. Full details and Show Schedules from our Secretary, contact details on our 'Contact Us' page.

Annual Show 2007

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The 14th Annual Show was held at The Crescent Community Centre on Saturday 28 July 2007. It was one of the best ever with regard to the number and quality of plants on show and contributions from experienced growers. There were 217 plants on the show bench with 19 geraniums entered in the new fun class. We hope to build on this success next year. We were fortunate to have a number of nationally recognised exhibitors taking part, but not taking all the prizes!

Chris Woolston, a national champion with a record 39 times ‘’Best in Show’’ in all the major competitions and a member of our society attended and exhibited, as did Malcolm Beerman from Leicester, the East Midlands representative of the British Fuchsia Society. Ray Hill, from Oakham, came with some excellent plants, some of which he exhibited and others he sold on our plant stall. The plant stall is noted for the quality of its merchandise and is a very popular attraction for the general public. Finally we had Mick Conroy from Wellingborough, who showed some stunning three and a half-inch pot cultivars, deservedly winning our ‘Best in Show’ and many other prizes. Other members of the society achieved some pleasing results and managed to beat the ‘professionals’ in some of the classes. The most rewarding being a newcomer to the society and first time exhibitor who achieved a place in the society plant class.

We were delighted that the Mayor of Kettering paid us a visit and spent some considerable time enjoying our show and hospitality. It was a good day out for all with a varied and colourful display of fuchsias, tombola, plant sales, refreshments, cake stall and raffle for a hamper keeping the momentum going.
 
Our thanks go to a hard working team under show secretary Jenny and to our sponsors, without whom the society would find it hard to continue. A final big thank you to Nick Warliker, one time head gardener to royalty, expert on matters horticultural, broadcaster and newspaper columnist and to Doreen Riley and Jean Wigmore, flower arrangers extraordinaire, who so ably judged the exhibits.

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SHOW RESULTS 2007.

First, second and third, in that order. Maximum pot size indicated.

Society Classes

#Class 1. The society plant, single, grown as a bush. 5.25’’ pot

Chris Ditri, Carol Hall, Ruth Sumpter

#Class 2. The society plant, double, grown as a bush. 5.25’’ pot

Carol Hall, Marlene Loasby, Pam Burnham

#Class 3. One plant, any cultivar, BFS Rosette. 5.25’’ pot

Peter Dyson, Chris Woolston, Eileen Martin

#Class 4. One plant, double cultivar. 6.5’’ pot

Chris Woolston, Carol Hall, Carol Hall.

#Class 5. One plant, variegated foliage variety. 6.5’’ pot

Julie Thornton, Katie Leak, Bill Frum

#Class 6. Palette of blooms, mixed or same cultivar. Palette provided

Eileen Martin, Katie Leak, Rosie Woolston

#Class 7. An arrangement of fuchsia flowers. 10’’ glass bowl

Viv Oram, Eileen Martin, Margaret Nichols.

#Class 8. One plant, any cultivar. 3.5’’ pot

Peter Dyson, Brenda Allely, Peter Dyson

#Class 9. Hanging Pot. 8’’ pot

Chris Woolston, Eileen Martin, Eileen Martin

#Class 10. Catch All Class. ASP

Peter Dyson, Mike Collins, Chris Woolston

Open Classes

#Class 11. One plant, any cultivar. 3.5’’ pot

Brenda Allely, Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy

#Class 12. One plant, any cultivar, BFS Rosette. 5.25’’ pot

Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy

#Class 13. One plant, double cultivar. 6.5’’ pot

Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy, Carol Hall

#Class 14. One plant, any cultivar. 6.5’’ pot

Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy

#Class 15. One plant, variegated foliage variety. 6.5’’ pot

P. Beerman, Jane Valentine, Brenda Allely

#Class 16. Tryphilla or triphylla type. 8’’ pot

Ray Hill, Ray Bradbury, Jane Valentine

#Class 17. One plant, mini standard, any cultivar. 5.25’’ pot

Mick Conroy, Malcolm Beerman, Jane Valentine

#Class 18. One plant, quarter, half or full standard. ASP

Chris Woolston, Eileen Martin, Charles Swann

#Class 19. Hardy fuchsia, any cultivar. 6’’ pot

Chris Woolston, Eileen Martin, Katie Leak

#Class 20. Vase of flowers, 5 – 10 stems

Eileen Martin, Bill Frum, Margaret Nichols

#Class 21. Mixed patio container. ASP

Ann Hepworth, Isabel Collins, Eileen Martin

#Class 22. Novelty Class, themed. 2ft x 2ft board.

Susan Clarke. No other entries

#Class 23. Multi pot, single or double cultivars. 6’’ pot

Mick Conroy, Mick Conroy, Jane Valentine

#Class 24. Fuchsia, any shape on wire frame or other support

Brenda Allely, Malcolm Beerman, Charles Swann

#Class 25. Bonsai fuchsia. Appropriate pot

Bill Frum, Mike Collins, Katie Leak

#Class 26. Encliandra, including encliandra species. ASP

Ray Bradbury, Charles Swann, Ray Bradbury

#Class 27. Species or variant, excluding encliandra. ASP

Ray Bradbury, Eileen Mason, Ray Bradbury

Trophies

Charles Swann Trophy. Best in Show.

Mick Conroy.

Bayes Silver Plate & BFS Rosette. Best Plant Class 3.

Peter Dyson.

The Fuchsia Shield. Best Plant Class 8.

Peter Dyson

Tom Leak Plaque. Best Plant Class 4.

Chris Woolston

Alan M Lee Plaque & Silver Spoon. Best Plant, Society Classes.

Chris Woolston

BFS Rosette. Best Plant Class 1.

Chris Ditri

BFS Rosette. Best Plant Class 12.

Mick Conroy

BFS Rosette & Silver Spoon. Best Plant, Open Classes.

Mick Conroy

Marcelle Woolston Memorial Plate. Best Standard in Show.

Chris Woolston

Gilt Cup. Best 8’’ Hanging Pot.

Chris Woolston

Crystal Bowl. Best Palette.

Eileen Martin

Crystal Basket. Best 10’’ Glass Bowl.

Viv Oram

Hamper Competition Winner.

Doreen Riley

 

We acknowledge the support of our sponsors:

Bosworths Nurseries, Burton Latimer
www.bosworths-garden-centre.co.uk
The Market Harborough Building Society
The Bathroom Studio, Kettering
www.ketteringbathrooms.co.uk
Berry Bros, Estate Agents, Kettering
Lawmans Coaches, Kettering
www.lawmanscoaches.co.uk