Carnival Craft & Produce Show 2001

Unfortunately there were fewer entries than last year in the home produce and vegetable sections but this was compensated by the tremendous increase in the seven and under classes with a fine display. The children really excelled themselves and it was a real joy to see all their efforts. We had increased and expanded the adult craft classes this year and were delighted to see some real talent from many people in the village. Several visitors were extremely complimentary with their comments on the delightfully rustic theme of the decorations and we were very pleased, once again, to welcome such a vast number of the carnival visitors to our marquee.

Probably due to the inclement weather, there was a distinct lack of entries in the garden section which was judged at the beginning of August; although looking round the village at some of the front gardens of several who did not enter their baskets, borders and beds, there were many who could have gained a certificate if only they had entered. However, we have decided that, next year, we will give this section a rest.

A big thank you to all our sponsors this year, who were listed in the marquee on the day, but we should like to issue our thanks once again; to Alan and Peggy Ryalls, The Bell Plantation, Mike Barnes at Greenbarnes, Buckingham Garden Centre, Karin Smith, Chris Gartside, Rex Jessett, Douglas and Joan Hadfield, Frank Morris, Joanne Partis, Mary Turnham, E J Ayres and all the other sponsors who gave smaller amounts with their entry forms; our judges, John Childs, Ray Fowler, Libbie and Bob Foster and Maureen Jeffrey and especially to all the committee for their support and hard work – Suzanne Capella, Rex Jessett, Fred Bennett, Irene Innes, Sarah Stubbs, Cec Harrold and Paul Hardiman and photographer, Sallie Connery.

A final word of gratitude to all those who entered any of the classes in the Craft and Produce Show this year – you really contributed to a great show that attracted and was hugely enjoyed by very many people.

Lyndsey Leeden Glassett

Some of the winners were: 7 and under competition: Joseph Crouch; 8-12 Stefano Capella; 13 and over Ami Barnes; Vegetable, fruit and flowers and the Bloomers Cup: A.J.Ayres; Home produce and craft: Jean Spendlove; Peter Lidgley cup: Rex Jessett.

The following classes were available for the 2001 Craft Show:

• A piece of needlework – soft furnishing
• A hand knitted garment
• A hand printed/dyed article
• A piece of cross stitch or canvas work
• A miniature flower arrangement
• A foliage arrangement
• A flower arrangement entitled “The Planets”
• A piece of ceramic or pottery
• A piece of calligraphy
• A picture, any medium (i.e. pencil, pastel, oil, water colour)
• A poem entitled “The Galaxy”
• A photograph entitled “Space”
• A photograph entitled “Late in the day”
• A photograph entitled “Smiles”

The Craft & Produce Show Committee.