2021 Show

Chair's report

The Coaley Produce show was held on Saturday 4th September. Obviously this year was different to any other, the show was cancelled last year because of the Covid pandemic and there were times this year when we wondered what would be possible this time.

Everyone agrees it was a very successful show. The hall looked spectacular with beautiful floral arrangements and flowers, fruit and vegetable entries on display.

We had 536 entries by 109 individuals which was fantastic. It was really nice to see old friends and also new entrants who we hope enjoyed it and will enter again next year.

The Produce Show committee adapted arrangements on the day with timed staging and a one way system indoors. The WI teas were  moved outdoors which gave more room for them to serve their delicious cakes and teas and more room for the exhibits to be spread out in the hall.

We had kept the schedule the same as usual with a couple of pandemic twists – such as banana bread, sourdough loaves and rainbow pictures.

Very popular classes were handicrafts such as knitting and wood carving – possibly a reflection of long lockdown evenings. In the home economics section popular items from the past such as Pineapple upside-down cake were on display with flavoured gins and whiskies.

Our sunflower competition produced a 3.29m sunflower grown by Caroline Roper.

The Garden cup this year was “spring bulbs in pots and containers” won by Jean Bryant.

Stephen Cook was the first man in the 80 year history of the show to win the Domestic cup for Home economics.

The Childrens’ cups were won by Poppy Cook and Tess Gibbs, The centaur Cups for Coaley schoolchildren were won by Bea Walker and Iyla Telling.

I want to thank all our judges – familiar faces and new judges, the WI, and helpers who provided lunches, the shop for their involvement and volunteers who helped us set up and particularly all the committee for their help.

Coaley Produce show 2022 will be the 80th one so we will want to be putting on an even better event next year – we are happy to have ideas and help to make next year’s show the best ever.
 
Trophies
Vegetable Cup - Tylan Bahcheli.
G. S. Neale Cup for Fruit - Tylan Bahcheli.
Flower Cup - Ann Bahcheli.
Floral Decoration Cup - Laura Gibbs.
Domestic Cup - Stephen Cook.
Rose Bowl - Julia Carter.
Coaley W.I. Cup for Arts and Crafts - June Dunlop.
Jean Steel Cup for Children - Poppy Cook.
Billet Cup for Children - Tess Gibbs.
Frank Workman Rose Bowl - Pat Grimwood.
Winnie Brooks Cup for the Most Beautiful Flower - Kay Lynch.
Major Memorial Award - Tylan Bahcheli.
Wooden Spoon - Phil Sprague.
Cospa Cup for Photography - Mike Davis.
Florie Curson Dahlia Cup - Kay Lynch & Pat Grimwood.
Centaur Cup for Coaley School (7 and under) - Beatrix Walker.
Centaur Cup for Coaley School (8 -10) - Iyla Telling.
 
Results

Section A - Vegetables
1: Runner beans - 1st: D. Wilcox; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: L. Lorkin.
2: French beans - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: M. McDowell; 3rd: D. Wilcox.
3: Globe beetroot - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: D. Wilcox; 3rd: L. Bryant.
4: Long rooted carrots - 1st: P. Gillings; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: J. Spill; H C: D. Wilcox.
5: Stump rooted carrots - 2nd: T. Bahcheli.
6: Sweetcorn - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: S. Cook.
7: Heaviest onion - 1st: D. Wilcox.
8: Onions, from sets - 1st: D. Wilcox; 2nd: T. Bahcheli.
9: Culinary squash - 1st: M. McDowell; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: P. Freeman.
10: Chilies - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: L. Bryant; 3rd: -.
11: White potatoes - 1st: K. Wraith; 2nd: W. Payne; 3rd: D. Wilcox.
12: Coloured potatoes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: J. Attwooll.
13: Heaviest marrow or courgette - 1st: D. Wilcox; 2nd: L. Bryant; 3rd: K. Wraith.
14: Longest runner bean - 1st: P. Freeman; 2nd: L. Payne; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
15: Courgettes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: S. Cook; H C: K. Wraith.
17: Any other vegetable - 1st: D. Wilcox; 2nd: P. Freeman; 3rd: E. Ely.
18: Mini collection of vegetables - 1st: D. Wilcox; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: J. Attwooll; H C: L. Bryant.
19: Vegetable of unusual shape - 1st: -; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: D. Wilcox.

Section B - Fruit
20: Green tomatoes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: C. Wilcox.
21: Truss of tomatoes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: L. Bryant.
22: Medium-large tomatoes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: T. Bahcheli.
23: Small tomatoes - 1st: T. Bahcheli; 2nd: P. Gillings; 3rd: C. Wilcox.
24: Cooking apples - 1st: S. Cook; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: C. Prout.
25: Eating apples - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: C. Wilcox; 3rd: M. Penny.
26: Eating pears - 1st: -; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: S. Roper.
27: Plums - 1st: Y. Billett; 2nd: T. Bahcheli; 3rd: M. Keay.
28: Any other fruit - 1st: S. Cook; 2nd: L. Payne; 3rd: M. Penny.

Section C - Flowers
29: Japanese anenomes - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: M. McDowell; 3rd: J. Bryant.
30: Sweet peas - 1st: -; 2nd: J. Bryant; 3rd: W. Payne.
32: Dahlias, medium - 1st: K. Lynch; 2nd: A. Hambling; 3rd: -.
33: Dahlias, large - 1st: -; 2nd: W. Payne.
34: Roses, 4 blooms - 1st: -; 2nd: K. Lynch; 3rd: R. Jones.
35: Specimen rose - 1st: -; 2nd: S. Roper; 3rd: R. Jones; H C: -.
36: Cluster roses - 1st: T. Walker; 2nd: -; 3rd: -.
37: Miniature rose blooms - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: B. Whitwam Davis; 3rd: J. Bryant.
38: Nasturtiums - 1st: M. McDowell; 2nd: A. Bahcheli; 3rd: -; H C: M. Penny.
39: A single garden flower - 1st: -; 2nd: A. Bahcheli; 3rd: J. Bryant.
40: 2 spikes of flowers - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: J. Bryant; 3rd: -.
41: Single cluster flower - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: T. Walker; 3rd: -.
42: Mixed garden flowers - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; H C: J. Bryant.
43: Mixed culinary herbs - 1st: -; 2nd: A. Bahcheli; 3rd: M. McDowell; H C: J. Bryant.
44: A succulent in container - 1st: A. Bahcheli; 2nd: M. McDowell.
45: Cactus in a pot - 1st: S. Roper.
46: Best flowering plant in a pot - 1st: J. Bryant; 2nd: B. Whitwam Davis; 3rd: -.
47: Best foliage plant in a pot - 1st: J. Bryant; 2nd: -; 3rd: B. Whitwam Davis.

Section D - Floral Decoration
48: An arrangement of mixed garden flowers - 1st: L. Gibbs; 2nd: -; 3rd: -.
49: Tropical - 1st: L. Gibbs; 2nd: -.
50: An arrangement featuring a hat - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: L. Gibbs.
51: An arrangement in one colour - 1st: L. Gibbs; 2nd: M. McDowell; 3rd: -.
52: Tiny Treasures - 1st: L. Gibbs; 2nd: -.
53: A table centre piece - 1st: L. Gibbs; 2nd: J. Spill.

Section E - Home Economics
54: A vegetarian pasty - 1st: J. Carter; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: -.
55: 4 savoury scones - 1st: C. Roper; 2nd: L. Twinning; 3rd: P. Freeman.
56: Sourdough loaf - 1st: S. Wills; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: V. Sprague.
57: Pineapple upside down cake - 1st: S. Cook; 2nd: L. Twinning; 3rd: W. Allan.
58: Date and walnut cake - 1st: I. Farmer; 2nd: -; 3rd: A. Hambling.
59: Blackberry friands - 1st: J. Carter; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: V. Sprague.
60: Tiffin - 1st: J. Carter; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: S. Cook.
61: Tarte tatin - 1st: S. Cook; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: J. Carter.
62: A jar of chutney - 1st: I. Farmer; 2nd: P. Freeman; 3rd: J. Bryant.
63: A jar of jam - 1st: L. Lorkin; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: -.
64: A jar of marmalade - 1st: -; 2nd: I. Farmer; 3rd: S. Cook.
65: A jar of jelly - 1st: J. Bryant; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: -.
66: Flavoured alcohol - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: L. Lorkin.
67: Banana muffins - 1st: -; 2nd: -; 3rd: -.
68: Home produced eggs - 1st: A. Hambling; 2nd: M. McDowell; 3rd: -.

Section F - Arts and Crafts
69: Knitted or crocheted baby cardigan - 1st: T. Walker; 2nd: J. Dunlop; 3rd: B. Whitwam Davis.
70: Knitted or crocheted fingerless gloves - 1st: J. Dunlop; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; H C: J. Bryant.
71: An upcycled bird box - 1st: J. Dunlop; 2nd: -; 3rd: M. Keay.
72: An indoor Christmas wreath - 1st: S. Sirett; 2nd: V. Sprague; 3rd: -; H C: C. Roper; H C: C. Walker.
73: A wood carving - 1st: D. Attwooll; 2nd: D. Attwooll.
74: A household item made of wood - 1st: S. Wills; 2nd: D. Attwooll; 3rd: J. Dunlop; H C: J. Attwooll; H C: J. Attwooll.
75: A cushion cover - 1st: E. Ely; 2nd: J. Dunlop; 3rd: C. Roper; H C: G. Holmes.
76: A Cotswold view (any medium) - 1st: J. Attwooll; 2nd: -; 3rd: E. Fry; H C: B. Walker; H C: J. Attwooll; H C: C. Keating.
77: Still life - 1st: -; 2nd: J. Attwooll; 3rd: J. Dunlop; H C: J. Attwooll.
78: A patchwork - 1st: G. Holmes; 2nd: J. Dunlop.
79: "Rainbow" - 1st: J. Bryant; 2nd: -; 3rd: C. Keating; H C: -.
80: A Limerick - 1st: P. Freeman; 2nd: J. Dunlop; 3rd: -.

Section G - Photography
81: Day and night - 1st: S. Sirett; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: M. Davis; H C: J. Attwooll.
82: Food glorious food - 1st: S. Cook; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; H C: J. Davis.
83: Hands - 1st: M. Davis; 2nd: S. Cook; 3rd: J. Attwooll; H C: S. Cook.
84: Industrial heritage - 1st: M. Davis; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; H C: -.

Section H - Children's
85: Rice Krispie cakes - 1st: S. Caldwell; 2nd: -; 3rd: A. Lush; H C: L. Lorkin; H C: T. Caldwell; H C: T. Gibbs; H C: P. Gibbs.
86: Something made from an egg box - 1st: B. Walker; 2nd: T. Gibbs; 3rd: P. Gibbs; H C: -; H C: L. Lorkin.
87: A collection of grasses in a jam jar - 1st: T. Gibbs; 2nd: E. Wraith; 3rd: P. Gibbs; H C: K. Wraith; H C: -; H C: L. Lorkin; H C: B. Walker.
88: 4 pieces of tray bake - 1st: O. Caldwell; 2nd: P. Cook; 3rd: -; H C: F. Lush.
89: A painted pebble - 1st: P. Cook.
90: Something I have grown - 1st: P. Cook.

Section I - Centaur Cups
94: A decorated peg - 1st: B. Walker; 2nd: S. Caldwell;  3rd -, H C: B. Walker.
95: A windsock made from a plastic bottle - 1st: -; 2nd: -; 3rd: -; H C: O. Caldwell, P. Cook;

Some results are not shown due to the entrant requesting privacy.