It was so good to be back at Launcells Horticultural Show after not having a show since 2019.

Unfortunately the lack of rain and excessive heat over the last few weeks didn’t help the veg and flower growers but there was still a good display with lots of colour and variety.

There was an excellent selection of preserves as usual and a lovely display of cakes and biscuits. Lots of photographs were entered in the show too including a class for parish councillors (an animal or animals) which was won by Brian Pollard with his photograph of a mandarin duck.

It was lovely to see the children’s entries with prizes for best exhibit going to Louise Symons (under 10s) and Sophia Rosser (10 to 16).

A spokesperson added: “Many thanks to the organisers, helpers and judges and to Maggie Cooper who presented the cups.

“Thanks also to everybody who took part in the Show or came along to see all the lovely entries, buy raffle tickets or just come along for a chat and a cup of tea and a piece of cake!”

RESULTS

Vegetables:

The Cleave Challenge Cup, winner — Graham Tape

The Snowden Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — Mandy Pollard

Stedwill Memorial Cup (Classes 28 to 34) — Graham Tape

The Sainsbury Cup (Class 1) — Graham Tape

Flowers:

The Hunt Perpetual Cup, winner — Graham Tape

The Yelland Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — Mandy Pollard

Mrs Cleave Cup (Class 36) — Graham Tape

Pot Plants:

Launcells Horticultural Show Cup, winner — Graham Tape

The Dinner Trophy, runner-up — Mandy Pollard

Floral art:

The Brooks Challenge Cup, winner — Sue Urwin

The Sainsbury Trophy, runner-up — Caroline Tape and Freda Hockin

Cookery and salads:

The Barkwill Challenge Cup, winner — Mandy Pollard

The Stedwill Perpetual Trophy, runners-up — Caroline Tape

The Pickard Cup (Classes 87 to 92) — Mandy Pollard

Preserves:

The Tape Perpetual Salver, winner — Mandy Pollard

The Higher Grimscott Preserve Plate, runner-up — Caroline Tape

The Havasu Trophy (Classes 114 to 120) — Caroline Tape and Mandy Pollard

Handicrafts:

The Venner Challenge Cup, winner — Alison Butler

The Dingle Perpetual Trophy, runner-up — Mandy Pollard

Les Yelland Trophy, best exhibit — Mandy Pollard

Photography:

Launcells Horticultural Show Bowl, winner — Mandy Pollard

Launcells Horticultural Show Trophy, runner-up — Alison Butler and Brian Pollard

Children under 10 years:

The Jenkins Cup, winner — Meredith Rosser

Stedwill Plaque, runner-up — Isabelle Symons

The Cann Trophy, best exhibit — Louise Symons

The Alf Snowden Trophy (Classes 148 to 151) — Ella Bath and Louise Symons

The Ron Pearce Cup, most points (160-164) — Meredith Rosser

Children 10 to 16 years:

The Sillifant Cup, winner — Sophia Rosser

The Brooks Challenge Trophy, runner-up — Grace Wickett

The Patt Trophy, best exhibit — Sophia Rosser