Culmington Flower and Produce Show hailed 'fantastic'

The Culmington and District Flower and Produce Show was hailed as fantastic <i>(Image: Culmington and District Flower and Produce Show)</i>
The Culmington and District Flower and Produce Show was hailed as fantastic (Image: Culmington and District Flower and Produce Show)
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The Culmington and District Flower and Produce Show has been labelled a fantastic event by organisers with many strong entries.

The event at Culmington Village Hall attracted 76 entries in the fruit and vegetable category, while cut flowers and potted plants saw 57 and 24 entries, respectively.

The show, which took place on August 23, featured a range of categories, including eggs and herbs, drinks, floral art, cakes and preserves, and arts and crafts, which saw the highest number of entries at 87.

The children's section also saw a strong turnout with 32 participants.

The only category with no entries was shallots.

Exhibitors came from across the region, with participants from Cannock and Balsall Common, among others, drawn in by advertising on Sunshine Radio, a dedicated Facebook page, and schedules placed in local shops, shows, and community spaces.

Several stalls added to the event's appeal, including a plant stall run by Sophie Uffold, a honey stall by Jackie Watts, and a dairy ice cream stall by Laura Powell.

The raffle, managed by Val Ellis, received generous contributions from various donors.

The event also saw several winners in different categories.

John Turley won the Cyril Bason Trophy for fruit and vegetables.

Sue Povall took home the Cyril Bason Cup for cut flowers and the Cyril Bason Cookery Cup. 

Brenda Gray, Sue Lewis, Avril Lines, and Kathlyn Boden were among the other winners.

In the children's section, Flora Jones, Esmay Simpson, Rose Povall, Freddie Griffiths, Georgia Martin, Hugh Williams, and Vinny Wardman were awarded various cups.

The show organisers expressed gratitude to the village hall committee, judges, stewards, sponsors, and competitors for their support.

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