By Sarah Robinson

Last updated at 11:23, Thursday, 13 September 2012

A STRONG display of colourful entries were featured at the Egremont Parish Church show last weekend.

winner: Mark Hewertson

Organisers say the annual produce show was a great success, as members of the community of all ages supported the event.

Rev Richard Lee, team rector for Egremont, said: “There was a good number of entries despite the awful weather and challenging weather. The floral and flower section was particularly strong this year. The roses dahlias and chrysanthemums were absolutely superb. There was also quite a good display of freesias.”

Organisers say the total entries this year were slightly down on last year due to the weather.

However, the entries for the children’s section increased as youngsters created a variety of colourful items.

Rev Lee said there was a good turnout of visitors and exhibitors who filled the hall to enjoy the teas and raffles.

He added: “This is one of the few town horticultural and produce shows left. It’s devolved to the parish church although exhibitors from across the area come along to support it. It’s important to keep these traditions going.”

Major prize winners:

Most points in flower section – Penelope Kelly Memorial Trophy, Ian Graham; Best exhibit of Roses – Harry Eilbeck Memorial Trophy, Ian Graham; Best in Flower arrangement – John Glaister Bowl, Ethel Thompson; Best exhibit in vegetable section – Garden News Shield, Mark Hewertson; Best exhibit in children’s section – Linzi Foster Trophy, Anabelle Brett; Best in home produce – Rebecca Radcliffe Trophy, Norma Parke; Most points in home produce – A J Steele Memorial Cup, Jill Hale; Most 1st prizes in vegetables – Henry Dimond Trophy, Mark Hewertson; Best in photography – T E Kelly Trophy, J and S Noble; Best in Flower section – Church Show Shield, Ian Graham; Best single Rose – J J G Downton Memorial Trophy, Ian Graham; Most points in children’s section – Church Show Bowl, Annabelle Brett; Vegetables/Flowers grown by under 15 year olds – Harrison Trophy, Annabelle Brett.

First published at 11:10, Thursday, 13 September 2012
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