MEMBERS of Middleton-in-Teesdale Garden Association celebrated their 80th annual chrysanthemum and vegetable show with a bumper crop of entries.
The show, held at the village’s sports and social club, not only attracted a good deal of exhibitors but there was a steady stream of visitors throughout the afternoon to take a look at all the entries.
Association president Liz Beadle paid tribute to long-standing committee member John Grey, who stepped down earlier in the year after serving 42 years.
She added: “It is a very special date for us as it our 80th show and it’s lovely to see some new exhibitors taking part. We welcome everybody that wants to get involved with the committee.”
Prior to the presentation of prizes and the annual raffle, local auctioneer Maurice Scott auctioned off selected veg, flowers and produce to raise money for charity.
Show secretary and stalwart exhibitor Anth Coatsworth, almost swept the board with his flowers and veg entries, winning eight trophies.
He won the Harry Ebdon trophy for three onions grown from seed, the Sinclair Cup for best vegetable exhibit, the Don Parker plate for best collection of vegetables, five blooms japs barred, three incurved chrysanthemums, five decorated reflexed chrysanthemums, three decorative incurved chrysanthemums and the Middleton Football Club best chrysanthemums along with the Silver Cup for most vegetable points.
He also shared a first place with another stalwart exhibitor, Ken Ebdon, in the heaviest marrow class, with both entries weighing in at 7.2kg.
Mary Elliott enjoyed a successful show, picking up three top awards for her floral arrangements and produce. Her showstopping cake, that paid tribute to the show’s longevity and took two weeks to make, won the rose bowl for best exhibit in the produce class.
Cotherstone’s Barry Watson ended his growing season on a high, picking up a trophy for his globe beetroot, the fifth win in five separate shows.
In the children’s classes, Skye Crawford picked up the trophy for the exhibitor with the most points and ten-year-old Oliver Hodgeson won the trophy for best exhibit.
Results
Chrysanthemums
3 blooms one of each incurved, decorative and reflex: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, J Grey. 3 blooms any variety: 1 & 2, A Coatsworth; 3, M Nixon. 3 incurved any variety: 1, 2 & 3, A Coatsworth. 5 decorative reflex any variety: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, Ken Ebdon; 3, J Grey. 5 blooms japs barred: 1, 2 & 3 A Coatsworth. 3 vases, any variety: 1, Ken Ebdon; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, A Coatsworth. 3 decorative incurve type any variety: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, J Grey; 3, Mary Elliott. One bloom any variety: 1 & 2 M Nixon; 3, A Coatsworth. 3 blooms any variety: 1, M Nixon; 2 & 3, Mary Elliott.
Vegetables
One intermediate leek: 1. Peter Fisher; 2, John Grey; 3, B Watson. Three onions grown from seed: 1 & 2, A Coatsworth; 3, B Watson. Three onions grown from seed, red: 1, Mary Elliott. Two globe beetroot: 1 & 2, B Watson; 3, A Coatsworth. Red cabbage: 1, Mary Elliott. Green cabbage: 1 & 3, A Coatsworth; 2, J Grey. Heaviest marrow: 1, A Coatsworth and Ken Ebdon. Two carrots pointed: 1, 2 & 3, A Coatsworth. Two carrots, stump rooted: 1, A Coatsworth; 2 & 3, B Watson. Tray of 15 Brussel sprouts: 1, A Coatsworth; 2 & 3, Mary Elliott. A pair of parsnips: 1, 2 & 3, A Coatsworth. Six shallots: 1, Mary Elliott. Three onions from sets: 1 & 2, Ken Ebdon; 3, Mary Elliott. Any single vegetable: 1, P Fisher; 2, B Watson; 3, A Coatsworth. Heaviest onion: 1, B Watson; 2, A Coatsworth. Collection of four kinds of vegetable: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, K Ebdon. First time exhibitor a single flower: 1, M Nixon. Houseplant foliage: 1, Sam Pickering; 2, June Kneller. Houseplant flowering: 1 & 2, Sam Pickering.
Floral arrangements
An arrangement in red, white and blue: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, June Kneller; 3, Rebecca Stobart. An arrangement celebrating our 80th show: 1, June Kneller; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, Rebecca Stobart. A Christmas wreath: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, June Kneller; 3, Caroline from King’s Court. Arrangement in a tea cup: 1 & 3, Mary Elliott; 2, June Kneller. Ladies corsage: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, June Kneller; 3, Rebecca Stobart.
Produce
Jar of lemon curd: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Pam Phillips. Jar of plum jam: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Pam Phillips. Christmas cake undecorated: 1, Sam Pickering; 2, Alan Thompson; 3, Mary Elliott. Six pieces of fudge: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Rebecca Stobart; 3, Grace Crawford. A showstopper cake: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford. Four fruit scones: 1, Alan Thompson; 2, Grace Crawford; 2, Mary Elliott. Four Christmas biscuits decorated: 1 & 3, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford. Four decorated cup-cakes: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Rebecca Stobart. A fatless sponge fruit flan: 1, Mary Elliott. A savoury pie shortcrust pastry: 1 & 2, Alan Thompson; 3, Mary Elliott. Four shortbread fingers: 1, Grace Crawford; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, Rebecca Stobart. Jar of chutney: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Mary Elliott.
Handicrafts
A knitted item: 1, Mary Wilson’ 2, Julie Corey; 3, Mary Elliott. A hand sewn article: 1 & 3, Mary Wilson; 2, Julie Corey. A homemade Christmas decoration: 1, Jackie Farmer; 2 & 3, Joy Pallister. A crochet item: 1, Sam Pickering; 2, Mary Wilson; 3, Jackie Farmer. An item of art: 1, Holly Teward.
Photographic
Three coloured photographs, sky: 1, Elizabeth Beach. Three coloured photographs, landscape: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2, Sally Ann Teward; 3, Pam Phillips. Three coloured photographs, derelict Teesdale: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2, Pam Phillips. Single coloured photograph, macro: 1, Mary Elliott; 2 & 3, Pam Phillips. Single coloured photograph black and white: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2 & 3, Pam Phillips. Mobile phone photograph: 1, Tony Walker; 2 & 3, Sally Ann Teward.
Children
Four decorated Christmas biscuits: 1, Jessica Docherty; 2, Samuel Docherty; 3, Floraidh Crawford. Four decorated cupcakes: 1, William Crawford; 2, Skye Crawford; 3, Samuel Docherty. A mobile phone photograph: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, James Docherty; 3, Jessica Docherty. A painted stone: 1, William Crawford; 2, Skye Crawford; 3, Isla Scott. A decorated Wellington: 1, Skye Crawford. A sock puppet: 1, Skye Crawford. Space in a show box: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, Maya Whitley; 3, Betty Bainbridge. An animal made from fruit or vegetable: 1, Oliver Hodgeson; 2, Skye Crawford; 3, William Crawford. An edible necklace: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, Oliver Hodgeson; 3, William Crawford. School classes. Baby room, autumn colours: 1, Violet; 2, Alfie; 3, Kiaus. Leaf printing, 2-3 years: 1, Ryan; 2, Evie; 3, Tilly. Early Years Foundation Stage: 1, Zara; 2. Phoebe; 3, Thomas. Year 1, art: 1, Charlie; 2, Ryan; 3, Bobby. Year 2, art: 1, Betty; 2, Teddy; 3, Maya. Year three art: 1, Lexie; 2, Floraidh; 3, Caleb. Year four art: 1, Amelia; 2, tilly; 3, Thomas F. Year five, art: 1, Charlie S; 2, Annie; 3, Jack. Year six art: 1, Oliver H; 2, Rook; 3, Katie. Writing: Year 1: 1, Megan; 2, Ferne; 3, Betsy. Year 2; 1, Betty; 2, Jessie; 3, Maya. Year 3: Floraidh; 2, Karina; 3, Annabell. Year 4: 1, William; 2, Lacey; 3, Lucas. Year 5: 1, Victoria; 2, Layla; 3, Annie. Year six: 1, Rook; 2, Oliver; 3, Poppy.
