Chartridge horticultural society

Chartridge Horticultural Society held its autumn show at the Chartridge Park Golf Club.

The entries were good but unfortunately the flower classes were down on other years because of the long spell of wet weather.

The vegetables were of a very high standard and well supported. The cooking was of good quality and the ladies excelled themselves.

The floral art was a sight to see, and the colours lovely.

Once again, the children's classes were amusing for the youngsters.

After all its hard work during the day, the committee was very pleased with all entries and the day in general.

Cups awarded were: Dickens Cup, A Braithwaite; Thomson Challenge Cup, B Stewart; Piggin Cup, L King; G Hance Cup, B Rance; Alex Hobbs Cup, M Curle; Chiltern Wine Cup, M Wells; Art Cup, Jean Gibbins; Banksian Medal, H Denham; Miniature Rose Bowl, M Curle; Floral Art, P Lamb.

In the Wells Challenge Cup, which recognises those who earn the most points over all three shows of the year, went to B Rance (£25). Second was H Denham (£15) and third was M Curle (£10).

In the ladies-only Chartridge Park GC for overall points, M Curle was first and P Lamb second. Recipients of the Young Persons' Cup were Katie Murphy and the Sunflower Shield, and Jacob Rance-Ekins.