By Isle of Wight Observer
Bembridge Horticultural Society held its annual Summer Show on Saturday, with entries up by around 15 per cent despite the challenges of drought and water shortages.
The event was well attended and full of colour, showcasing the talent and dedication of local growers.
Prizegiving was combined with the Bembridge in Bloom awards, which saw entries double this year.
The event was also supported by Bembridge Men in Sheds. Show secretary, Matilda Palmer, and committee members worked tirelessly to organise the event and serve teas and cakes during the day.
Award winners: Kerris Hammond: Jubilee Trophy (highest points overall) & Mabel Langston Trophy (Cottage Garden exhibit), Viv Langford: W J Burden Cup (Runner Beans) & Joan Crabtree Cup (Best in Show), James Kingswell: Thornycroft Cup (highest points overall) & Woodroffe Cup (vegetables), Andrew Nightingale: Rev HM Humphrey Cup (Dahlias), Peel Cup (highest points in both shows), W. Wiltshire Cup (classes 25–46), Diamond Jubilee Trophy (Two of the Best), GF Chappell Vase (Vase of Flowers) & RHS Banksian Medal, Jonathan Nainby-Luxmore: B O Cochrane Cup (Onions), Shirley Cotton: Bembridge Cup (Cookery), David A’Bear: Bembridge Cup (Preserves), Caroline Peel: Millennium Bowl (Roses), Sally Clegg: W Frampton Cup (Dessert Apples), Ian Stock & Andrew Nightingale: Saville Cup (Potatoes, tie) and Andrew Nightingale & James Kingswell: Winter Memorial Cup (Best Vase of Flowers, tie).
Mal Butler