Cromhall Flower Show 2007

The weather for the 62nd Annual Flower Show was a little kinder to us after last year's storms and this showed in the increased attendance.

There was a different look to the show this year, with all the exhibits in one large marquee making a very colourful display.

The fruit, vegetable, flower, homecraft, children's and WI Classes were of a high standard and the photographic classes continue to increase in popularity.

The judges were impressed by the overall standard of all the exhibits. Cup Winners were - Mr Ron Eacott, Jane Padfield, Carole Creasey, Linda Richards, Katy Green, Lily Pritchett, Maisie Padfield, Aimee Hobbs, Ashleigh Hobbs, Riana Curnock, Anne Roberts, Pat Hobbs, Ray Padfield and Ann Greenhalgh.

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The Sharpness Silver Band opened the Show for us with a selection of popular tunes - easy to listen to whilst having a cup of tea.

The highlight for the children was a traditional Punch & Judy, probably the first one most had ever seen. The adults seemed to be just as enthusiastic. Politically incorrect but great fun for all ages.

We were due to have a display by a local Tae Kwon Do group but they cancelled just 2 hours before the show, leaving it impossible to find alternative entertainment at such short notice. We do apologise but these things are beyond our control.

The Fun Dog Show was very successful again and we thank Julia Cloke for all her hard work.

After the auction and cup presentations the evening finished with a BBQ with music from Pete Cooke.

The committee would like to thank all those who helped to set things up before the show, during the day and afterwards returning tables and chairs back to their rightful places.

To all those who helped on the various stalls throughout the afternoon the committee are indeed grateful.

We must also thank those who so generously gave prizes for the tombola, the draw and made and served delicious cakes and sandwiches for the teas.

Thank you to Alan Bennett for allowing us the use of his field for car parking and we are also appreciative of all our sponsors who contributed so much and whose advertisements can be seen in the show schedule. Please give these businesses your support.

Ray Padfield

Dates for your diary

Next year's show will be on Saturday 6th September 2008.

If you have any suggestions or would be willing to help in any way then please contact any committee member.