THE inclement summer weather set a few challenges for participants in this year’s Exford and Simonsbath District Flower and Produce Show and Fete.

But nevertheless, entries in all sections were a record high.

Exford was brimming with people from the area and a healthy number of curious visitors, who enjoyed a few of the latest classes to be added such as the oddest shaped vegetable.

The well-attended event was opened by Stanley Johnson, who also presented the cups with great enthusiasm.

This year included a special presentation to Miss Mary Bawden, who has not only entered the show each year for over 70 years but has also been a stalwart of the show’s committee for almost as long.

The committee expressed thanks to everyone who helped with the event, including the team who gave up their time to erect the marquees, the stall holders and all the villagers and their families who spent so much time and effort growing, cooking, arranging and crafting their entries.

Results in this week’s Free Press