Trophy Winners of the Autumn 2024 Show
Trophy winners from left to right: Alan Finch preserves; Gary Parsons vegetables; Tim Tarling Dahlias; Tim Gale Roses and Photographs; Beverley Copson Floral Art; Vic Barnard Pot Plants; David Fitzjohn Photographs; Susan Solomon Floral Art; Casper Roth Painted pebble; Anne and Dave Rickard Mayor & Consort; Wendy Thorogood Overall Runner-up, Sally Limmer cookery; Fiona Graham-Flynn overall winner.
Our shows are held in the United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport and are the highlights of our year. The good news is that you don’t have to be a gardener to take part, and you don’t even have to be a member as all the classes are ‘open’.
We have traditional horticulture classes plus –
▪ Can you cook, knit, crochet or sew?
▪ Can you paint, arrange flowers, make things, recycle things?
▪ The photography classes are very popular.
There is probably a class for you but if you think we haven’t got the class for you, let us know. We would love to hear from you.
On Show days we have a Charity Plant Stall outside the hall from 9.00 am – 12.30 pm. Members are invited to contribute plants and other saleable garden equipment. The Plant Stalls have raised hundreds of pounds for local charities.
This year (2024) the proceeds of the plant sale will go to the charity called Stepping Out. This is a constituted Community Group based in Bridport. The overarching aim of the Group is to help members with their recovery, during and after their cancer diagnosis, by the provision of a group exercise and well-being Scheme. Stepping Out sessions are free to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, whether you have just been diagnosed or finished treatment a while ago.
Donations for the stall can be dropped off at the hall on the Friday afternoon before the show, from 2.00pm – 4.00pm, or early on the Saturday morning. Plant offerings can be varied – ideas include anything from seedlings (floral or vegetable), rooted cuttings, herbs, annuals, biannual or perennials but should be of “carrying away size”.
It would be very helpful if plants could be named – we usually end up with some “mystery” items which cause much hilarity and head scratching! We can also sell small garden tools as long as they have been cleaned and are in working order. No gardening books or old gardening magazines please.
Report and photographs of the Autumn 2024 Show: Harvest Show – with Hats on
Harvest Show 2024 – Saturday 7th September
Show Regulations
If you have any queries please contact Anne Bark bridportgcshow@icloud.com
Contact details for other officers of the Bridport & District Gardening Club are available in the Newsletter.