Rillington and District Horticultural and Industrial Society’s 99th Annual Show was held in the Primary School on Saturday, August 24. The 320 entries in the adult classes showed a decrease of 190 on the 2023 show. The judges were Philip Booth (grain) Keith Abel (vegetables and fruit), Peter Walker (flowers), Ria Boyce (floral art), Trish Lake and Rita Worthy (home produce), Glenys Rowe (handicrafts), Tracy Chapman (photography) and Darren Flinton (woodwork and metalwork),

At the close of the show the trophies were presented by the School Head Carrie Stabler.

Trophy winners were:- Challenge Cup for best sample of malting barley; G J Raines and Son. Challenge Cup for most points in Agricultural classes; England Bros. Rillington and District Challenge Cup for runner up with most points in agricultural classes; G J Raines and Son. Challenge Cup for most points in vegetable classes; Philip Booth, runner up Alan Coatsworth, third Jemma Lanni. The Peter Grice Memorial Trophy for best exhibit in carrot and parsnip classes; Philip Booth. The Harold Appleby Memorial Cup for the best exhibit in onion classes; Alan Coatsworth. The H. Sturdy Challenge Cup for the heaviest Marrow; Alan Coatsworth. The Murphy Challenge Cup for the Heaviest Pumpkin; Alan Coatsworth. The Roger Dudley Trophy for the Heaviest Onion; Philip Booth. The Ellis Patents Shield for best exhibit of vegetable not listed in schedule; Alan Coatsworth. The George Grayson Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in the marrow classes; Philip Booth. The Howard Croot Memorial Trophy for best exhibit in the potato classes; Sarah Barrett. The Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup for most points in the fruit classes; Philip Booth, runner up Ian Holder. The Wm. Younger Inns Salver for best exhibit in cut flower classes; Sarah Barrett. The George Cundill Memorial Trophy for the best exhibit in the Chrysanthemum classes; Chris Brown. The Yorkshire Bank Challenge Cup for most points in flower classes; Chris Brown. The George Ironside Cup for most points in floral art classes; Lorna Mastaglio. The Scampston Rose bowl for best exhibit of floral art; Lorna Mastaglio. The W.I. Rose Bowl for most points in home produce classes; Kath Bulmer. The Fleece Plate for runner up; Jane Hubery. The D. Allenby Trophy for the best exhibit of home produce; Tracey Ireland. The Olive Birkett Trophy for novice exhibitor in Home Produce Classes; Jane Hubery. The Heather Thornes Trophy for novice exhibitor in preserves; Jane Hubery. The Westgate Friary Cup for best exhibit in preserve classes; Jane Hubery. The J.W. Cameron Cup for best exhibit of fruit liqueur or cordial; Alan Coatsworth. The Y.C.A. Cup for best exhibit of handicraft; Jane Hubery. The Bellfield Cup for best exhibit of photography; Tracey Ireland. The Wack’s Wicked Plants Trophy for best exhibit of carnivorous plant; Philip Booth. The W. Sherlaw Cup for most points overall in the show; Philip Booth, runner up Alan Coatsworth, third Jane Hubery. The Audrey Sherlaw Cup for child aged 5 to 7 gaining most points in the children’s classes; Shelby Ireland. Shield for child aged 8 and over gaining most points in the children’s classes; Blake Ireland.

Results:

Agriculture: Autumn sown malting barley; 1 (best exhibit) G J Raines and Son, 2 G and H Cholmley. Spring sown malting barley; 1 and 2 John Worswick, 3 G J Raines and Son. Feed wheat; 1 and 2 England Brothers. Milling wheat; 1 G J Raines and Son. Ears of spring barley; 1 and 2 England Brothers. Ears of winter wheat; 1 and 2 England Bros, 3 G J Raines and Son.

Vegetables: Long carrots; 1 (best exhibit) and 2 Philip Booth. Stump Carrots; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. 3 Alan Coatsworth. Parsnips; 1 and 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Jemma Lanni. Red Beet; 1 and 2 Philip Booth, 3 Alan Coatsworth. Dressed onions grown from seed under 11”; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. Dressed onions grown from seed over 11”; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. Onions grown from sets; 1 (best exhibit) Alan Coatsworth 2 and 3 Philip Booth. Three dressed onions graduated sizes; 1 and 2 Philip Booth, 3 Alan Coatsworth. Red shallots; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. White shallots: 1 and 2 Philip Booth, 3 Alan Coatsworth. Courgettes; 1 Philip Booth, 2 and 3 Jemma Lanni. Pair of marrows under 7lb; 1 (best exhibit) Philip Booth, 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Sarah Barrett. Pair of marrows over 7lb: 1 Alan Coatsworth. Heaviest Marrow; 1 and 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Philip Booth. Heaviest Pumpkin; 1 Alan Coatsworth. Heaviest dressed onion; 1 (1.112kg) and 2 (1.072kg) Philip Booth, 3 (692kg) Alan Coatsworth. Round or oval potatoes; 1 (best exhibit) Sarah Barrett, 2 and 3 Philip Booth. Kidney Potatoes; 1 and 2 Philip Booth 3 Alan Coatsworth. Two varieties of potatoes; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. Tomatoes; 1 Chris Brown, 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 John Towse. Truss of cherry tomatoes; 1 Chris Brown 2 Jemma Lanni, 3 Philip Booth. Cucumber; 1 Jemma Lanni, 2 Katy Barrett, 3 Chris Brown. Runner beans; 1 and 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Richard Prior. Dwarf Beans; 1 Philip Booth, 2 Lorna Mastaglio, 3 Chris Brown. Any other vegetable; 1 Alan Coatsworth (Turk’s turban squash), 2 Sarah Barrett (sweet pepper), 3 Jemma Lanni (cabbage). One vegetable, one flower; 1 Sarah Barrett, 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Philip Booth. Cherry tomatoes; 1 Philip Booth, 2 Lorna Mastaglio, 3 Sarah Barrett.

Fruit: Cooking apples; 1 Heather Towse, 2 Ian Holder, 3 Philip Booth. Dessert apples; 1 Ian Holder, 2 Lorna Mastaglio, 3 Philip Booth. Pears; 1 Ian Holder, 2 Heather Towse. Victoria plums; I and 2 Philip Booth. Brambles; 1 and 3 Philip Booth, 2 Jemma Lanni. Raspberries; 1 Lorna Mastaglio. Any other fruit; 1 and 3 (chilli) Jemma Lanni, 2 Alan Coatsworth (butternut squash). One fruit, one flower: 1 Philip Booth, 2 Jemma Lanni, 3 Sahra Barrett.

Flowers: Three stems disbudded chrysanthemums; 1 (best exhibit) Chris Brown. Single bloom chrysanthemums; I Chris Brown. Decorative dahlias; 1 Alan Coatsworth. Sweet peas; 1 (best exhibit) and 2 Sarah Bathie. Single rose; 1 Chris Brown, 2 Rachel Bathie, 3 Philip Booth. Any other flower; 1 (cosmos) Sarah Barrett. Mixed cut flowers; 1 Alan Coatsworth. Foliage pot plant: 1 Chris Brown, 2 Philip Booth, 3 Alan Coatsworth. Flowering pot plant; 1 and 2 Jane Hubery, 3 Alan Coatsworth. Cactus Plant; 1 Honor Bathie, 2 and 3 Alan Coatsworth. Bonsai; 1 and 2 Philip Booth. Carnivorous plant; 1 Philip Booth, 2 Sarah Barrett, 3 Jemma Lanni.

Floral Art: Basket of flowers (novice class); I Sarah Barrett. Petite arrangement; 1 Lorna Mastaglio. ”Summer Sizzler”; 1 (best exhibit) Lorna Mastaglio, 2 Sarah Barrett. “Copper Glow”; 1 Lorna Mastaglio. Lady’s spray; 1 and 2 Sarah Barrett.

Home Produce: Fruit cake; 1 (best exhibit) Tracey Ireland, 2 Gary Waters. Lemon drizzle cake; 1 Jayne Hubery, 2 Clare Foxton, 3 Heather Towse. Gingerbread loaf; 1 Jayne Hubery, 2 Katy Barrett. Carrot cake; 1 Clare Foxton, 2 Gary Waters. Date and walnut loaf; 1 Jayne Hubery, 2 Gary Waters. Savoury flan; 1 Rachel Bathie, 2 Gary Waters, 3 Kath Bulmer. Muffins; 1 Honor Bathie, 2 Kath Bulmer. Bakewell Tart; 1 Clare Foxton. Cheese scones; 1 Kath Bulmer, 2 Gary Waters. Victoria sandwich; 1 Jayne Hubery, 2 Katy Barrett, 3 Clare Foxton. Shortbread; 1 Gary Waters, 2 Kath Bulmer. Chocolate cake; 1 Clare Foxton. Brown Bread Buns; 1 Gary Waters. Decorated cake; 1 Tracey Ireland. Citrus curd; 1 (best exhibit) and 2 Jayne Hubery, 3 Kath Bulmer. Soft fruit jam; 1 and 2 Kath Bulmer, 3 Clare Foxton. Marmalade; 1 Julia Skinner 2 Kath Bulmer. Chutney; 1 Kath Bulmer, 2 and 3 Alan Coatsworth. Piccalilli; 1 Kath Bulmer, 2 Patricia Webb. Bottle of fruit liqueur; 1 (best exhibit) and 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Andy Bulmer. Fruit or flower cordial; 1 and 2 Alan Coatsworth, 3 Andy Bulmer.

Handicrafts: Painting; 1 (best exhibit) Jayne Hubery, 2 Rick Webb, 3 Erica Jane Wilson. Knitting; 1and 2 Judy Duke. Embroidery and creative textiles; 1 Jo White, 2 Heathe Towse. Cross-stitch work; 1 Tracey Ireland, 2 and 3 Judy Duke. Hand or machine sewing; 1 Jo White, 2 Lucy Raines. Any other craft; 1 and 2 Erica Jayne Wilson, 3 Heathe Towse. Turned or Carved Woodwork; 1 and 2 John Towse. Metalwork; 1 Ken Hopper. Kit form metalwork; 1 and 2 Ken Hopper.

Photography: “Sunset/sunrise”; 1 (best exhibit) Tracey Ireland, 2 Honor Bathie, 3 Anne Allatt. Open class; 1 Honor Bathie, 2 Anne Allatt, 3 Alan Coatsworth. “Reflections”; 1 Katy Barrett, 2 Tracey Ireland, 3 Anne Allatt. Photograph with an amusing caption; 1 Anne Allatt, 2 Alan Coatsworth.

Children’s Classes: A face on a paper plate (pre-school); 1 Esme Thomas, 2 Beatrice Barrett, 3 Paige Goodwill. A face on a paper plate (5 to 7); 1 Shelby Ireland, 2 Arthur Barrett, 3 Florance Shaw. (age 8 and over) 1 Blake Ireland. Painted pebble (pre-school) 1 Chloe Midgley, 2 Esme Thomas, 3 Jesse Hall. Painted pebble (5 to 7 years); 1 Mia Hall, 2 Shelby Ireland, 3 Florence Shaw. Painted pebble (age 8 and over); 1 Blake Ireland. A model made from recycled materials (pre-school); 1 Esme Thomas, 2 Paige Goodwill. Greetings card - any medium (Pre-school); 1 Mia Hall. Greetings card - any medium (5 to 7 years); 1 Arthur Barrett. Greetings card using pressed flowers (pre-school); 1 Chloe Midgley. Greetings card using pressed flowers (5 to 7 years); 1 Shelby Ireland. Greetings card using pressed flowers (age 8 and over); I Blake Ireland. A Picture – any medium; (5 to 7) 1 Florence Shaw. A Lego model; 1 Florence Shaw. Decorated wooden spoon (Pre-school); 1 Paige Goodwill, 2 Chloe Midgely. Decorated wooden spoon (5 to 7 years); 1 Shelby Ireland. Decorated wooden spoon (age 8 and over); 1 Blake Ireland. Chocolate Cookies; 1 Rosie Appleyard, 2 Iona Hallam. Pizza; 1 Paige Goodwill. Tallest sunflower; 1 Finley and Jenson Wilson.

Raffle prizes were won by Kay c/o Bethan, Mary Lawrence, Gary Waters, Terry Gibbon (2), Jemma Lanni, Susan Langdale, Katy Barrett and Alisha Hallam.

The annual general meeting will be held in the Fleece Inn on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 pm. Vice Presidents, Members and Committee Members are urged to attend, as is anyone wishing to become a member of the committee. Apologies for absence and proposals for new committee members should be given to the Secretary Tracey Ireland on 07971 316939 or traceyireland1@gmail.com.

The Committee would welcome your suggestions for the 2025 show which will be the100th.