THE sun was shining to make it a great day as villagers in Exford and Simonsbath held their annual flower and produce show.

The show was opened by BBC television MasterChef finalist and local resident Louise Lyons Macleod, who also gave a speech and presented cups to the winners.

Despite the weather having been ‘changeable’ this year, a bumper display of wonderfully grown produce and flowers was on show in the marquee, and the children’s section was overflowing with their hard work.

The men’s only entry for The Crown Tankard, this year a Battenburg cake, was won for a third time by Simon Brown.

The overall best in show entry for the Terry Atkins Cup was from Nigel Hill for his enormous cucumber.

A show spokesperson said: “Well done to all the winners and everybody for making, baking, and growing a wonderful display of entries.

“The show committee would like to thank everybody for their continued support, help with the marquees, manning the stalls, and all the donations, makes for a great day out.

Trophy winners

Terry Atkins Memorial Cup, Nigel Hill; Nuttall Perpetual Cup, Judy Skinner; Peter Batchelor Cup, Kevin Atkins; Alan Bawden Cup, Judy Skinner; Rector Of Exmoor Cup, Nigel Hill; Court Cup, Penny Ide-Smith; Derrycombe Cup, Anna Connell; Dunkery Services Cup, Vanessa Atkins; Harry Hearn Dahlia Cup, Penny Ide-Smith; Floral Art Cup, Vanessa Atkins; Treasurer's Cup, Vanessa Akins; North Craft Cup, Ines Collett; Riscombe Farm Bowl, Penny Ide-Smith; Stetfold Rocks Cup, Ines Collett; Tea Rooms Cup, Angela Poad; Crown Tankard, Simon Brown; Exmoor Photography Trophy, Maddy Harrison-Hall; Pitsworthy Cup, Alfie Harris.

Children’s section

Boyles Cups 10-13 yrs, Alfie Harris; 6-9 yrs, Ophelia Macloed; 5 yrs and under, Albert Hosegood; Pidler Cups 10-13 yrs, Emily Atkins; 6-9 yrs, Alana Allen; 5 yrs and under, Albert Hosegood; Sarah James Memorial Shield, Alana Allen.