Despite the aftermath of Storm Lilian, which made many local events a complete washout, the Bembridge Horticultural Society went ahead in the Village Hall.

There were 172 entries from 22 entrants. The general consensus was that it had not been a very productive year in the garden, but the standard was still very high.

West Wight MP, Joe Robertson, drew the raffle and gave away the prizes – the first time he had been asked to do so, but doubtless not the last.

The committee had made excellent cakes, which were a sell out, and there was a good number of visitors.

The prize-winners were: Thorneycroft Cup: James Kingswell, Woodroffe Cup: James Kingswell, Rev H M Humphrey Cup: tied between Andrew Nightingale and James Kingswell, Saville Cup: tied between Sue Budd and James Kingswell, Winter Memorial Cup: Vivienne Langford, The Jubilee Trophy: Eve Dyer, Mabel Langston Trophy: Andria Richards, Championship/The Peel Cup – awarded to member with most points in June and August Show: Andrew Nightingale, Banksian Medal: awarded to winner of total prize money in all horticultural classes (excluding winners from the previous two open shows): James Kingswell, W Wiltshire Cup: Ian Stock, Millenium Bowl: tied between Susan Oldham and Matilda Palmer, Saville Cup: tied between Sue Budd and James Kingswell, W J Burden Cup: Ian Stock, Lady de Robeck Cup: Susan Oldham, W. Frampton Cup: Sue Budd, G F Chappell Vase: Vivienne Langford, Joan Crabtree Cup for Best in Show: James Kingswell, The Diamond Jubilee Trophy: Andrew Nightingale, Bembridge Cup for Cookery: Shirley Cotton, Bembridge Cup for Preserves: Jan Yeats.

Certificates of Merit were awarded to Vivienne Langford and Sue Oldham.