MINEHEAD Gardening Club member Christine Paine came away with a bumper crop of nine cups and trophies at the club’s annual flower and produce show held in the West Somerset College, which attracted many visitors and was judged a very successful day.

Derek Toze was awarded four trophies, including a cup for the best collection of vegetables.

A total of 31 cups and trophies are awarded by the gardening club, which goes back many decades and continues to be well supported by the local community.

There were numerous entries for most of the categories.

And despite the recent hot weather and lack of rain, top class flowers and plants, plus impressive fruit and vegetables, were on display.

There were also intricate miniature flower arrangements, plus interesting flower and foliage displays in the decorative section, and also two entries in the children's category.

The novice section drew exhibitors from Minehead and Alcombe who had not previously won a prize in the show.

A club spokesperson said: “There were tables laden with scones, sponges, jams, jelly, marmalade, and lemon curd for the home craft section, plus bottles of cordial, wines, liqueur, and cider in the home-made drinks section.

“Handicrafts on show were amazing, displaying the talents of individuals with crochet, knitting, cross stitch and tapestry, as well as detailed and attractive jewellery, and the visual arts section exhibited talents in photography, poetry, and painting.”

Minehead Garden Centre provided a display of plants and pots outside the entrance to the college hall and the National Coastwatch Institution and the community-run Minehead Shed also had stalls with information and items for sale.

Home produce was on sale, plus refreshments and a raffle.

The gardening club thanked the college, local businesses, exhibitors, and everybody who supported the show and made it such a success.

CUP WINNERS

The Minehead Town Cup The Exhibitor with the most points Christine Paine

The Dennis Holmes Cup The Club Member with the most points Christine Paine

The Peter Lappage Cup Most Points in Class AS Christine Paine

The Arther Brown Cup The best collection of vegetables Derek Toze

The Skilton Cup Most points for vegetables- Classes 1-19 Derek Toze

The Sidney James Cup Best dish of potatoes Derek Toze

The Webber Memorial Trophy Best Exhibit of fruit Linda Puxley

The David Bryan Cup Most points for fruit classes 20-26 Derek Albutt

The Stroud Cup Most points for flowers Christine Paine

The Bailey Cup Best exhibit of carnations/pinks Jaynie McGuinness

The Amanda Cup Best exhibit of roses Derek Blay

The F J Bulley Trophy Best exhibit in dahlia classes Jim Moon

The Boyall Cup Best sweet pea exhibit Christine Paine

The Jean Ryall Cup Best exhibit plant in a pot (not classes 47, 50 & 51) Mrs M Freegard

The Langdon Trophy Best flowering begonia Christine Paine

The Arthur C Clarke Cup Best conservatory or greenhouse plant Ann Lang

The Gardeners Association Cup Best Orchid Kath Moon

The Syd Dunscombe Memorial Trophy Best exhibit of gladioli Christine Paine

The Samuel Cup Most points in section A&B Christine Paine

The Presidents Cup Runner up in section A&B Derek Toze

The Poyntz Cup Most points in section C Christine Paine

The Luttrell Cup Best exhibit in section C Linda Puxley

The Gordon Holt Trophy Most Points in Section D Ben Bowditch

The Childrens Cup Most points in classes 60 and 95 Lily McGuinness

The Philip Watkins Cup Most points in section E Michelle Craggs

TheHomecraft Cup Best exhibit in section E Karen Minto

The Minehead Guild of Winemakers Trophy Most points in section F Derek Albutt

The Daisy Chain Cup Best exhibit in section G Mary Howe

The Barbara Brady Trophy Most points in section G Kath Moon

The J & E Bulley Trophy Best exhibit in section H -painting Mrs M Freegard

The Photography Trophy Best exhibit in section H photography Susan Locke