Local News - AUGUST 2016
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HORTICULTURAL SHOW: The Annual Flower & Vegetable show takes place on 20th August
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society’s Annual Flower & Vegetable Show at the Victoria Halls continues its tradition as the highlight of the gardening year. It is now In its 166th year. In the past the main competition was between the professional gardeners whose employers provided the prize money and the trophies, today the competition is wholly between amateurs who garden locally. Kathleen Murray from the Society said: “They are eager to show their skills and to learn from one another how to reach perfection whether with cut FITTED
flowers, shrubs, pot plant's decorative arrangements or fruit and vegetables. Baking and preserves, handicrafts, honey and photographs are skills and expertise that are also displayed. “A new Class this year offers the Society’s eleven allotment holders an opportunity to show off their skills and hard work: a fine Trophy will be presented to the holder of the Best Allotment. The allotments are held by
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Young people up to 15 years can also compete in age appropriate classes. Entries are welcome from non-members. The organisers say: “This is a fun day out for all the family. Homemade teas, plants and a selection of exhibits wil be for sale from a produce stall. The Show opens at 2pm on Saturday August 20 at the Victoria Halls. Prize Giving is at 3.30pm”. Further details from: Jeanette Caldwell, Show Convenor Tel 01436 842184
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The Baking Section includes Bran Fruit Loaf, Victoria Sponge, Ginger Snaps, and Quiche Lorraine. Preserves include Beetroot Chutney, Rhubarb and Ginger Jam, Lemon Marmalade, Raspberry Jam and Mayonnaise. The Handicrafts include ‘Something New from Something Old’, ‘A Pair of Mitts or Gloves’, ‘A Present for a Friend’, ‘A Soft Toy’, ‘A Shopping Bag’, ‘A Table Mat’, ‘Christmas Tree Decorations'. In Photography, exhibitors can enter ‘Garden Reflections’ and ‘Roots, Shoots or Fruits’.
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