BEAUTIFUL blooms, perfect produce and a whole lot more contributed to a bumper Middleton-in-Teesdale chrysanthemum and vegetable show on Saturday.
Extra tables had to be laid at Middleton’s Sports and Social Club to cater for the number of entries, much to the delight of organisers.
Secretary Anthony Coatsworth said: “It’s been an excellent show this year. Entries are up cross the board – we’ve struggled to get everything into the room.”
He explained that the event’s origins as simply a chrysanthemum show was the reason it was held so late in the year.
“Later chrysanthemums are shown at this time of year – it was the national show this weekend as well.
“They are grown outside until the middle of September – usually Eggleston Show weekend – and then brought inside where you have to keep them well ventilated.”
Mr Coatsworth added: “We’ve got some new chrysanthemum growers entering this year – it’s as many chrysanths as we have had.”
John Grey took home the cup for best chrysanthemum in show, receiving his trophy from Ali Collinson, representing the sports and social club.
Barry Watson enjoyed a successful show, taking home trophies for most points in vegetables plus cups for his onions, beetroot and collection of veg.
Mr Coatsworth’s pair of carrots earned him the trophy for best exhibit in vegetables.
Mary Elliott accumulated most points in produce, while Grace Crawford’s delicious pie was judged best exhibit in produce.
Pam Phillips won most points in the photo section, with Elizabeth Beach taking the trophy for best photo.
Ryan Carter collected the cup for most points in the children’s classes.
Results
Chrysanthemums sponsored
by McFarlane Butchers
3 Blooms, 1 each of incurved, decorative and reflex: 1, J R Grey; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, A Coatsworth. 3 Blooms – any variety: 1, JR Grey; 2, A Coatsworth; 3, M Nixon. 3 incurved – any variety: 1, JR Grey; 2, K Ebdon; 3, A Coatsworth. 5 Decorative, reflex, any variety: 1, K Ebdon; 2, A Coatsworth; 3, Mary Elliott. 5 Blooms – Large & Medium Exhibition barred: 1, JR Grey; 2, K Ebdon; 3, A Coatsworth. 3 Vases – One bloom in each vase – any variety: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, A Coatsworth; 3, J R Grey. 3 decorative, incurve type, any variety: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, J R Grey. 1 Bloom – any variety: 1, M Nixon; 2, M Nixon; 3, Mary Elliott. 3 Blooms, any variety – open to exhibitors who have not previously won a cup in this section: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, M Nixon; 3, M Nixon.
Vegetables sponsored by
Dave Robson Landscapes
2 Pot Leeks: 1, J R Grey. 2 Trench Leeks: 1, P Fisher. One Intermediate Leek 6″ to 14″ to tight button: 1, K Ebdon; 2, K Ebdon; 3, B Watson. 3 Onions grown from seed dressed: 1, B Watson; 2, J R Grey, 3, A Coatsworth. 2 Globe Beetroot: 1, B Watson; 2, P Fisher; 3 P Fisher. 4 Coloured Potatoes, any variety: 1, B Watson; 2, B Watson; 3, A Coatsworth. 4 White Potatoes, any variety: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, A Coatsworth. Red Cabbage: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, Mary Elliott. Green Cabbage: 1, P Fisher; 2, A Coatsworth; 3, A Coatsworth. 2 Carrots – pointed: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, A Coatsworth. 2 Carrots – stump rooted: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, B Watson; 3, Mary Elliott. Tray of 15 Brussel Sprouts: 1, P Fisher; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, A Coatsworth. A Pair of Parsnips: 1, A Coatsworth; 2, P Fisher; 3, A Coatsworth. 1 Potato: 1, B Watson; 2, B Watson; 3, Mary Elliott. 6 Shallots – Red: 1, Mary Elliott. 6 Shallots – white: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Mary Elliott. 3 Onions from sets: 1, P Fisher; 2,K Ebdon. Any single Vegetable: 1, B Watson; 2, P Fisher. Heaviest Onion: 1, B Watson; 2, J R Grey; 3, K Ebdon. Collection of 4 kinds Vegetables – one item of each: 1, B Watson; 2, A Coatsworth; 3,Mary Elliott. Single Flower and a Vegetable: 1, J R Grey; 2, A Coatsworth; 3, K Ebdon. Houseplant – foliage: 1, Lisa Lawson; 2, Alice Lawson. Houseplant – flowering: 1, Sam Pickering.
Floral Arrangements sponsored by Samuel James DeliAn arrangement in an ‘Unusual Container’ Max 40 cm wide: 1, Tracey Collinson; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, June Kneller. An Arrangement for Halloween Max 60 cm wide: 1, Tracey Collinson; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, June Kneller. A Christmas Wreath’ may incorporate artificial and recycled materials Max 60 cm in any direction: 1, Ann Tallentire; 2, Tracey Collinson; 3, June Kneller. Arrangement in an Tea Pot Max 25 cm in any direction: 1, Tracey Collinson; 2, June Kneller; 3, Mary Elliott. A Gentleman’s Buttonhole: 1, Ann Tallentire; 2, June Kneller; 3, Tracey Collinson.
Produce sponsored by
Mrs E M BeadleJar Marmalade: 1, Joanne Anderson; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, Joanne Anderson. Jar Raspberry Jam: 1, Pam Phillips; 2, Pam Phillips; 3, Elizabeth Beach. Christmas cake – undecorated: 1, Alan Thompson; 2, Elizabeth Beach; 3, Mary Elliott. 6 Pieces of Fudge: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 3, Grace Crawford; 3, Mary Elliott. A Showstopper cake: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Elizabeth Beach. 4 Cheese Scones: 1, Alison Mitchell; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Elizabeth Beach. 4 Gingernuts (not rolled): 1, Grace Crawford; 2, Elizabeth Beach; 3, Mary Elliott. 4 Muffins: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Elizabeth Beach; 3, Pam Phillips. A Gingerbread Loaf: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Alison Mitchell. A Savoury Pie – Shortcrust Pastry: 1, Grace Crawford; 2, Mary Elliott; 3, Alison Mitchell. 4 Pieces Flapjack: 1, Mary Elliott; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Elizabeth Beach. Jar Chutney: 1, Joanne Anderson; 2, Grace Crawford; 3, Mary Elliott.
Handicrafts sponsored by
Hyperdrug Veterinary Supplies
A knitted Item: 1, Ann Tallentire; 2, Mary Wilson; 3, Mary Wilson. A Homemade Sewn article: 1, Julie Corey; 2, Sam Pickering; 3, Sam Pickering. A Homemade Christmas Decoration: 1, Annie Hall; 2, Jennifer Finn; 3, June Dent. A Crochet Item: 1, June Dent; 2, Jackie Farmer; 3, Jennifer Finn. An item of Art, using watercolour, acrylic, pen, ink, pencil or coloured pencil: 1, Jennifer Finn.
Photographic Section sponsored by Alston Road Garage
3 Coloured Photographs -Signs: 1, Pam Phillips; 2, Pam Phillips; 3, Elizabeth Beach. 3 Coloured Photographs – Farming: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2, Pam Phillips; 3, Pam Phillips. 3 Coloured Photographs – Teesdale Reflections: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2, Rebecca Stobart. Single Coloured Photograph – Macro: 1, Pam Phillips; 2, Elizabeth Beach; 3, Pam Phillips. Single Coloured Photograph – Mobile Phone Photograph: 1, Pam Phillips; 2, Pam Phillips; 3, Elizabeth Beach. Single Photograph Black and White – Any Subject: 1, Elizabeth Beach; 2, Pam Phillips; 3, Rebecca Stobart.
Children’s Section sponsored by Utass Young People’s Group4 Decorated Biscuits: 1, Jessica Docherty; 2, Floraidh Crawford; 3, William Crawford. 4 Cup Cakes Decorated: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, Ryan Carter; 3, Floraidh Crawford. A Mobile Phone Photograph: 1, Jessica Docherty; William Crawford; Floraidh Crawford. A Homemade Lantern: 1, Owen Carter; 2, Ryan Carter; 3, Charlie Blake. A Halloween Decoration: 1, Ryan Carter; 2, Charlie Blake; 3, Ryan Carter. A Puppet: 1, Floraidh Crawford; 2, Ryan Carter; 3, William Crawford. A Decorated Plant Plot: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, Ruby Patterson; 3, Charlie Blake. An Animal made from Fruit or Vegetables: 1, Ruby Patterson; 2, Oliver Stobart; 3, Charlie Blake. Design an A4 size poster for our 82nd Annual Show Saturday, November 1, 2025: 1, Skye Crawford; 2, Floraidh Crawford; 3, Ryan Carter.
