A few weeks ago I was asked to help judge at the local Women's Institute Flower Show which is held at the village hall.Those of you who attended the very first Vintage & Handmade Fair will recognise the setting!
I was assisting in the judging of the hand crafts, but there were all sorts of categories to enter - fruit & veg of course, jams, jellies & chutneys, flowers & plants, cakes & photography as well as classes for children.
I was rather naughty & only entered one class - cherry tomatoes, which received a respectable 3rd! Must do better next year & enter more!
I took lots of photos so I shall let them speak for themselves.
Next year it will be the 50th Flower Show so they are planning lots of special events & classes to celebrate.
I love entering those sort of shows, but haven't done so since mum and dad moved from Dittisham. I love the ideas on paper, my mind always go into overdrive as to what can be done! Especially like decorate a wellie!
ReplyDeletelooks like fun, are you a member of the wi?
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of joining for years now but chose brownies. I'm still thinking about it but not sure if I'm too young :)
Well done, your cherry tomatoes look great. I love these sorts of shows. Loving all the dahlias I can see.
ReplyDeleteHen x
Loved your tomatoes! They look like little red crowns - if they were from glass I'd turn them into pendants :) Oh, and it looks like it was a fun event - I'd love to take part, but sadly I don't live in England :(
ReplyDeleteSome people are so clever at growing veg, your toms look delicous... well done. Lucey X
ReplyDeleteOh to live in the country!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday!
Thank you for sharing so many fabulous photos, I could look a photos of food and flowers all day!
ReplyDeleteI do have an urge to decorate rich tea biscuits now though!
Victoria x
How great ! I joined the my local WI this year - I'm the youngest member at 37 but everyone is so friendly it's been great - I managed a 2nd in my first WI competition in the crochet table centre piece class ...if you fancy having a peek at my entry pop on over you'd be most welcome ...The tomatoes look great.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos - I bet it was really fun, thanks for sharing them. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteLesley
loved you blog! congratulations! :)
ReplyDeleteSo quintessentially English, these affairs, aren't they? I missed our local Church one this year due to work. I am so glad that they continue though..........
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Aren't these village events wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLizzie x
What lovely photos Jayne! Could just do with one of those cakes to go with my coffee!
ReplyDeleteJo xx