Angmering flower show ‘one of the best’

Sandy Cundy took second prize for her sweets, India Craddock's Dalek won her a first prize and Adrienne Craddock's flowers claimed a second prize

While the centuries-old barn in the grounds of Pigeon House, High Street, was filled with the sights and scents of summer, the large courtyard was packed with villagers and visitors, many seeking shade from the strong sun under the spreading branches, to enjoy tea and scones.

“The show was one of our best and certainly the weather played a part. We will be able to make a significant donation to the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice, as our visitors were very generous,” said Bridget Kearns, the show treasurer.

“Not only do our visitors tell us it is a lovely village show, but also our competitors and stall holders love the day.

“Villagers make sure they catch up with friends, and stall holders enjoy it so much they make sure they keep the date free every year so they can be part of the event.”

Craft stalls, a Girl Guide cake stall, a plant stall from the Angmering in Bloom team and a book stall added to the interest outside, while inside the barn there was much more to admire.

Neil Paffard won the Fresh Acres cup for best flower exhibit with his spectacular Delphiniums, John Goulding winning the Lord Delfont Cup as runner-up.

The Newcomer Cup went to Peter Mazillius, a seasoned competitor locally, but making his first appearance at the Angmering show. Peter also won the best pot plant prize.

The Holmes Trophy for roses was won by Ivan Drewe and David Stubbings was awarded the Joan Smith memorial trophy for flowers and the Peter Millam Sweet Pea Cup.

The Ben Whiting Memorial Trophy for hanging baskets and tubs and the Duchess Cup for fuchsias went to Ann Macleod.

John Millam was the most successful exhibitor in the fruit and vegetable classes, retaining the trophy for fruit and vegetables, winning best vegetable exhibit for peas and the Sutton Seeds Shield.

The Hugh Blake Cup for most fruit points went to Jane Wells.

The Darlington Trophy for most floral art points was won by Mary Millam and the Angmering Village Centenary Cup for best floral art exhibit went to Joan Skingley.

Serena Blake won the Wests Children’s Cup for most points in the children’s classes and brother Hugh Blake the Kelnack Cup as runner-up.

The Tall Trees cup for cookery went to Anna Burtenshaw and the Millam Trophy for arts and crafts to Myra Pinder.

Granville Cayley won the Angmering Society Cup with his painting of the Lamb Inn and the Serena Blake Trophy for most points in the fun section was awarded to John Millam.