THE 75th anniversary of Stogumber’s annual village flower and produce show and art exhibition was celebrated at the weekend.

And to show the strength of the event villagers responded with a 60 per cent increase in the number of exhibitors.

It took place in the village hall, which was filled with the scent of cut flowers and fresh baking, and decorated with illustrated writing from the children of Stogumber and Crowcombe.

The tables were full and adorned with rows of vegetables, fruit, baking, preserves, cut flowers, flower arrangements, and crafts.

The show, which started in 1949, was complemented by an art exhibition showcasing the work of Stogumber artists, and also with the annual scarecrow competition entries.

Show secretary Peter Captainino said: “It all bears testament to an industrious and talented village.

“The show finished with the traditional auction of donated exhibits, with surplus funds to go towards a new freezer cabinet for the community shop.”

RESULTS

Vegetables

The Towler Cup for the most points, Fran Vesey.

Best Exhibit, Daphne Criddle, Onions.

Beetroot, Joe Hull; Carrots, Sue Thompson; Onions, Daphne Criddle; Potatoes, Christopher Hawkins; Runner Beans, Fran Vesey; French Beans, Fran Vesey; Marrow, Elaine Watson; Courgettes, Peter Captainino; Tomatoes (large), Jill Sellick; Tomatoes (Cherry), Sara Coward; Cucumber, Mostyn Symes; Lettuce, Fran Vesey; Herbs, Bridget Weir; Peppers, Maggie Storrs-Fox; Any Other Vegetable, Jonny & Amy Sellick; An Amusing Vegetable, Issy Pickin.

Fruit

The Leonard Bowl for most points, Sara Coward.

Best Exhibit, John Leech, Any Other Fruit.

Gooseberries, Sara Coward; Raspberries, John Leech; Currants, Peter Captainino; Dessert Apples, Sarah Matravers; Cooking Apples, Sheila Gibbs; Plums, Jill Sellick; Any Other Fruit, John Leech.

Cookery

The Northam Mill trophy for most points, Wendy Cavey.

Best Exhibit, Sheila Gibbs, Victoria Sponge.

Victoria Sponge, Sheila Gibbs; Chocolate Cake, Wendy Cavey; Shortbread, Elaine Leech; Flapjacks, Christopher Legrove; Fruit Scones, Judith Bryant; Bread Rolls, Wendy Cavey; Savoury Quiche, Sheila Gibbs; Jam, Lance Moir; Fruit Jelly, Lance Moir; Marmalade, Elaine Watson; Chutney, Wendy Cavey; Other Savoury Preserve, Mary Duddridge; Honey, Lance Moir; Fruit Spirit, Jill Sellick; A Cake fit for a King, Wendy Cavey.

Flowers & Foliage

The Field Cup for most points, John Leech.

Best Exhibit, Sandy Hull.

Perennials, John Leech; Hydrangeas, John Leech; Dahlias, John Leech; Roses Single Bloom, John Leech; Roses Multi- Bloom, Sandy Hull; Blooms One Colour, Fran Vesey; Annuals, Sandy Hull; Sweet Peas, Rebecca Langdon; Mixed Foliage, Sandy Hull; Gladioli, Fran Vesey; Fuchsia, Sarah Matravers; Shrub Blooms, John Leech; Clematis, John Leech; Flowering Pot Plant, Judith Bryant; Foliage Pot Plant, Wendy Symes.

Flower Arrangements

The Trundle Cup for most points, Pat Thompson.

Best Exhibit, Pat Thompson.

Jam jar of Flowers, Pat Thompson; Arrangement in a wine glass, Nina Tillyer; Table Centre, Sally Hawkins.

Crafts

Touchin Platter for Best Exhibit, Rachel Baker.

Greetings Card, Mary Duddridge; Something Upcycled, Elaine Leech; Something Sewn, Pat Thompson; Something Knitted, Rachel Baker

Stogumber Standard Award for best Limerick, Harriet Gurney-Newland.

Children’s

Pre-School, joint first Annie Foley and Eilidh Gurney-Newland.

Reception, Years 1 & 2, Mabel White.

Years 3 to 6, Sienna Tillyer.

Scarecrow

Wendy Symes.