PICTURES: Southbourne spring show

Peter Rogers, who was awarded best in show with his display of daffodils. Pictures: Kate Shemilt ks170805-5

There were 133 exhibits on display in Tuppenny Barn, with entries in every class, and those taking part ranged from people who have exhibited for many years to complete newcomers.

Suzanne Holroyd, show secretary, said: “Thank you to everyone who entered exhibits into the show. We could not have a show without them. Thanks also go to the many visitors. We were fortunate that the sun shone most of the day, which ensured everyone had a good time.

“Of the 133 exhibits, 50 were from the children aged seven to 11 years from Southbourne Junior School, who exhibited their daffodils in pots. We understand these blooms will be planted in the school grounds for them to be enjoyed for years to come.”

Judging was by Peter Collett from Tangmere.

Peter Rogers from Emsworth won the best in show rosette and Linda Sweetman from Cosham won the best newcomer rosette.

All the children received ‘well done’ certificates and a small gift.

Sarah Hughes had an exhibition of interesting wildlife features and the pond dipping was well supported, as was Southbourne Environment Group, which distributed tree saplings for planting in the area and bird boxes for blue tits.

Visitors were entertained by the ukelele band and many people joined in singing with them. Super cakes were made by June and the refreshment bar was well supported, as were the raffle, tombola, plant stall, bric-a-brac and cake stalls.

Earth Cycle, Oving, was available to give advice about sustainable composts and growing.

Suzanne added: “The organisers were a small team of four people, so we called on friends to help man the stalls and car parking. Thank you to all of them for a great job done.

“Thank you to Maggie Haynes for letting us use the Tuppenny Barn, Education Centre. All the surplus after expenses will go to Tuppenny Barn future projects.”

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