“WHAT a glorious event,” was the consensus following Dunster Horticultural Society’s recent flower show.

Despite the months of dry weather and near drought conditions, the beautiful Tithe Barn was overflowing with wonderful exhibits. These ranged from fruit and vegetables to displays of colourful flowers, as well as plenty of home craft entries. New exhibitors were welcomed on September 13, and entries were nearly double those of last year.

A spokesperson said: “The whole event had a really joyful feel and seemed to encapsulate a celebration of life in our lovely village. There were so many varied opportunities to exhibit in art, craft, photography and needlework and the standards across all sections were extraordinarily high. The children's section was equally enthusiastically supported.”

Trophies were awarded by the society chair Sarah Griffiths and president Mary Fay.

The trophy winners are as follows:

Produce Challenge Cup, Best Exhibit in Vegetable Classes — Matt Griffiths

Merry Meadow Trophy, Best exhibit in Fruit Classes — Alexander Noad

Les Griffiths Cup, Best Exhibit in Flower Classes — Sarah Griffiths

Jubilee Cup, Best Exhibit in Decorative Classes — Linda Puxley

Priddle Salver, Best Exhibit in Homecraft Classes (Baking) — Ruth Webber.

Foljambe Cup, Best Exhibit in Homecraft Classes (Preserves) — Linda Puxley

Luttrell Cup, Best Exhibit in Art Classes — Alfie Dehez

The Crafters Cup, Best Exhibit in Craft Classes — Alison Hall

Stanford Salver, Best Exhibit in Photography Classes — Cindy Hill

Nicholson Diamond Jubilee Trophy, 2025 ‘People’s Choice’ of Best Exhibit in Class 57 — Linda Puxley

Dunscombe Cup (in memory of Syd Dunscombe), Highest Points in Vegetable Classes — Matt Griffiths

Coronation Challenge Cup, Highest Points in Fruit Classes — Jo Clinch (Jessica)/Jonathan Greenhow

Richard Hutchins Cup, Highest Points in Dahlia Classes — Sharne Hawkins

Vice President’s Rose Bowl, Highest points in Flower Classes — Kath Moon

Luttrell Arms Trophy, Highest points in Decorative Classes — Linda Puxley

Hornby Trophy, Highest Points in Homecraft — Linda Puxley

The Ruth Fox Rose Bowl, Highest points in Art — Alfie Dehez

The Craft Salver, Highest Points in Craft Classes — Bridget Bale

Julian Luttrell Cup, Highest Points in Children’s Classes — Billy Stone

Vaulter Cup, Second Highest Points in Children’s Classes — Robin Stone

The RHS Banksian Medal, Highest Points in Horticultural Classes 1-32 — Matt Griffiths

Jimmy Griffiths Shield, Red Ribbon Award and Gardening Voucher, Highest Total Points in Show — Linda Puxley

After the show, Sarah thanked Dunster Women’s Institute for serving teas and cakes throughout the afternoon, the judges for giving up their time, the committee members and volunteers for making the show happen and all the members of the public, who attended in their droves, in support of this wonderful village event.

She added: “Even the weather was glorious!”

Next year the show will be held earlier in the year, Saturday, August 1.