Flower Show “Singing
in the rain...”By Anne Kenyon
On Friday, 20th July we were setting up the marquee in our wellies, squelching under foot and wondering what we would find on Saturday morning.
We have a new Chudley cup for the Best in Show for all divisions excluding vegetables, fruit and flowers. Our president John and Gill are moving away from the area leaving a large gap not only to the Flower Show, but also to the whole village. We wish them every happiness in their new home. Anne Pearce won Best in Show for her magnificent sweet peas and the premier winner of the Chudley cup was Katherine Rice for her quiche. The dog show was again great fun, Best in Show being a flat coat retriever named Louis.
All proceeds are going to ‘Hearing Dogs for the Deaf’ and the show was sponsored by Wendover Heights Veterinary practice. Due to a gala ball at Great Missenden School our dance numbers were down but for the 220 revellers, it was another magical evening.
Now for the ongoing plea - some of us are getting a little long in the tooth (mine are falling out!) and we would welcome new younger blood with fresh ideas. Don’t be shy, it only takes place once a year with three/four meetings, the first being in Sept/Oct and we would welcome newcomers.
Please ring me (Flower Show Secretary) 01494 862585.