By Press Release
Following a two-year gap, the Haylands Horticultural Show once again took centre stage at Ryde United Reformed Church.
Although the country was in national mourning for HM Queen Elizabeth II, it was felt that as a keen gardener and patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, she would have approved of the event going ahead.
On the day 204 exhibits from 32 exhibitors in 85 classes were on display over six sections.
Show secretary Martin Stock said: “It was great to see so many regulars returning after the difficulty of the past two years.”
Whilst lack of rain over the summer meant low entries in a number of classes, the recent change in the weather improved the fortunes of a number of the avid growers who regularly enter.
When it came to the prizes, it was a tussle between show stalwarts, Andrew Nightingale and Ian Stock, with both winning trophies. Andrew took the top honour, taking the Best in Show trophy for his specimen dahlia. However, Ian came up trumps with his vegetables. His plate of tomatoes won the Best in that Section.
Ian Stock with one of his winning onions
Though the fruit numbers were down on previous shows, another regular exhibitor, Tony Carlin, still managed to win both the trophies available.
As well as a large display of cakes and handicrafts, there was the unusual addition of a rather large Lego car ferry, complete with harbour.
Results: Show Cups 8-10 years – Ruby and Thomas Somerville. Jean Vallender Trophy; Ruby and Thomas Somerville. Rose Bowl (most pts in floral art); Mrs S Rogers; Gatrell Cup (best exhibit in floral art; Mrs S Rogers. Dahlia Cup; A Nightingale. Chrysanthemums Cup, I Stock; Best flower exhibit, A Nightingale; Best foliage plant, A Nightingale; Best flowering plant, A Nightingale; Fred Jolliffe Memorial trophy (fuchsia), A Nightingale; Cup for most points, A Nightingale; Bread/pastries Tray, G. Barnard; Haylands Cake, N Leng; Gas Shield, Mrs J Carlin; J Sims Cup (most points cookery), Mr G Barnard; Ryde URC Cup, Mrs J. Carlin; Preserves Tray, G Barnard; Shackleton Trophy [vegetable collection], I Stock; Jubilee collection, I Stock; Jolliffe Trophy (onions), I Stock; Jolliffe Trophy (potatoes), I Stock; Festival of Britain Cup (tomatoes), I Stock; Any other vegetable Cup, A Nightingale; Scammel Cup (best Veg), I Stock; Gouge Cup (most pts in veg), I Stock; Apple Mug, T Carlin; Fruit overall, T Carlin; Knitting Cup, Miss A. Sims; Any other Craft Cup, Ms. C Morgan; John Garner Cup [most points handicraft], Mrs J Crumplin; Gaylard Mug [art] , Mrs J. Morgan-Huws; New exhibitor cup [most points], N Leng; Jolliffe Cup (Best Exhibit in the Show), A Nightingale.
Floral art: Foliage arrangement (no flowers) M. Stock; Petite arrangement, Mrs S. Rogers; Floral display [Theme: Platinum Jubilee]; Mrs S Rogers; Flower arrangement in a wine glass, Mrs G Earley; Bowl of floating flowers, Mrs G Earley; Seven flowers, with any foliage, Mrs S Rogers; Buttonhole, Mrs S Rogers.
Flowers: Specimen Dahlia, A Nightingale; Three Cactus or semi cactus Dahlias, no giants, I Stock; three decorative dahlias, no giants, A Nightingale; three-ball Dahlias, I Stock; Five small Poms, A Nightingale; Two vases, of three Dahlias, distinct types, A Nightingale; Dahlias arranged for effect, A Nightingale; Chrysanthemums, three stems reflex, I Stock; Chrysanthemums, three stems spray, T Fowler; Chrysanthemums, three stems intermediate, I Stock; Chrysanthemums, single specimen blooms, I Stock; Specimen Rose, Miss A Sims; Top Vase, M Stock; Mixed herbs,M rs P. Stock; Cactus, S Woods; Orchid, S Woods; Foliage plant, A Nightingale; Flowering plant, A Nightingale; Fuchsia, A Nightingale; Mixed flowers, Mrs P Stock.
Cooking and preserves: Cheese straws, G Barnard; Minced pies, G Barnard; Rock cakes, Mrs J Carlin; Plain scones, G Barnard; Cheese scones, Mrs J Carlin; Haylands Cake [fruit], N Leng; Orange and Walnut loaf, Mrs D Potts; Chocolate cookies, Mrs J Jenkins; Swiss roll, Mrs J Carlin; Victoria Sandwich, Mrs J Carlin; Jar of jam (exc. Strawberry), Mrs G Earley; Strawberry jam, Mrs G.Earley; Marmalade. Mrs D Potts; Pickled onions, G Barnard; Beetroot, N Leng.
Vegetables and fruit: Top Tray, I Stock; Collection of three Vegetables, I Stock; Jubilee Collection, I Stock; Runner beans, T Carlin; French beans, T Fowler; Longest runner bean, A Nightingale; Onion sets, I Stock; Onions (commercial), I Stock; Shallots (exhibition type), I Stock; Shallots (pickling), T Carlin; White potatoes, I Stock; coloured potatoes, I Stock; Two plates of potatoes, I Stock; heaviest potato, I Stock; Beetroot, T Fowler; Tomatoes, I Stock; Cherry tomatoes, I Stock; Truss of tomatoes, I Stock; Carrots, T Fowler; Any other vegetable, A Nightingale; Dessert apples, T Carlin; Cox’s apples, T Carlin; Cooking apples, T Carlin.
Handicraft: Knitted Hat, Miss A Sims; Knitted garment double-knit, Miss A Sims; Knitted garment 4-ply, Ms C Morgan; Knitted small animal, Mrs P. Craddock; Dressed doll, clothes knitted, Mrs G Earley; Dressed doll, clothes sewn, Ms C Morgan; Item of crochet, Mrs G Earley; ‘Isle of Wight day’ related card, Mrs G Earley; Any other small piece of handicraft, Ms C Morgan; Woodwork, N Isaccson; Photograph [Platinum Jubilee], Mrs J. Crumplin; Photograph [theme: classic car(, Miss E Crumplin; Amusing photograph, Mrs J. Crumplin; Isle of Wight Poem, Miss A Sims; Handwriting, Mrs J Crumplin; Pen/pencil sketch, Mrs G Earley; Painting in oils/pastels, Mrs J Morgan-Huws; Painting in watercolours, Mrs J Morgan-Huws.
Header image: Andrew Nightingale with his prize dahlia
