The Harvest Show
"WHERE ARE THEY?" was the general cry as our awesome horticultural pair, Malster/Kirby, failed to make an entry. Maybe the £100 prize money is too meagre. But despair not, they are still about, and you'll have to read this month's PC Report to discover what they are up to. Their absence and that of others gave Peter Hart an almost clear field in the vegetable section and he did especially well. I bet this spurs others to oust him next year. Roger Pulvertaft, previous owner of Kent House, came in from the wings to scoop the outdoor tomatoes class against fierce competition
The cakes were excellent and, following Greg Cotner's suggestion for a bit of variety, there were two of the most wonderful tarts on display. A pity Greg couldn't come and enjoy them. The children's "vegetable animals" each year amaze with their inventiveness and this year was no exception. June Wolfenden and her team made a small change with the cream teas which sold better than ever. They were so popular that people had to picnic on the front lawns.
Our thanks go to Jenny Brand and Janet Cooper for organising the Show, to June for the Teas, to Ruth Scovill for writing the prize cards, and to all those who helped, sent in entries and attended the auction. The proceeds were £177 and from this we will give our usual donation to Farm Africa.