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Nettleham Gardeners’ Association 2013 Show I think anybody who visited the Nettleham Gardeners’ Annual Show this year was in for a real treat. As the weather had been kinder to us this year we had a record number of entries - both adults and children. The tables were full of vegetables, fruit, flowers and home produce. The other classes were also well supported showing off the varied and extensive talents of the people of Nettleham and surrounding villages (remember, this show is open to everyone!). We were very pleased to see new exhibitors, as well as all the regulars, and it is interesting to hear comments from people who have lived in the village for many years, but have only just ‘discovered’ the show! There was a lovely atmosphere and a real buzz, with many visitors enjoying tea and cake and a chat.
Paul Maxey of Scothern Nurseries, President of Nettleham Gardeners’ Association, presents Bruce Robinson with the new Nettleham News trophy for ‘Best in the Show’ for his superb hand-crafted rocking zebra (see below)
Just one note, next year we hope to encourage more people to stay for the auction and prize-giving. This only takes about half an hour in total and the prize winners would, I am sure, welcome the support. We look forward to seeing you next year at the show on 6 September 2014 - put the date in your new diary now!
Decorated cakes displayed some very intricate detail work and great skill in icing and imaginative decoration
Sally Bradley
Best in Group Winners
Show Organiser on behalf of Nettleham Gardeners’ Association
Group 1: Flower Classes Mike Jones Group 2: Flower Classes R B Smith Group 3: Floral Art Julie Thornton Group 4: Pot Classes R B Smith Group 5: Vegetable Classes Mr & Mrs Wyborn Entries in the ‘Persian Jewels’ floral art category were particularly bright and colourful
Group 6: Root Vegetable Classes Brenda Edlington Group 7: Fruit Classes Marlene Curtis Group 8: Home-made Produce Classes Jean Currey Group 9: Children’s Classes Sophie Hopkins Group 10: Art Classes Sarah Windle
Exhibits entered in the show by children showed very imaginative and creative talents
The many exhibits in the vegetable classes displayed the usual high quality and beautiful presentation on the show benches
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Group 11: Handicrafts Classes Bruce Robinson Group 12: Home-made Wine Classes Malcolm Leaning