This show took place on Saturday 6th Aril in the impressive atrium at Nailsea School. The show is normally dominated by the daffodils classes which are the most comprehensive in the North Somerset Area, with over 50 classes not including member’s classes.
Unfortunately it was no surprise that the entries had been decimated by the unusual and severe weather conditions. The Wessex Daffodil Group are major exhibitors at the show and even some our members succumbed and did not have flowers to exhibit.
Despite the problems the quality of entries was good and some of the individual blooms were impressive. A warm welcome was given to the judge, Mr Ian Tyler, who was making what is now an annual pilgrimage from Lancashire to the West Country.
Derek Phillips took first in the 9 vase – 9 different variety class, with Alan Purnell second. Alan’s display did include a bloom judged Best in Show. Alan then was first in the 3 vases – 3 blooms per vase class.
Trophy winners: –
Daffodil Society bronze medal for best exhibit in daffodil classes, Derek Phillips with reserve, John Hamblin.
Daffodil Society diploma for best bloom in daffodil classes, Alan Purnell
Daffodil Society Diploma for best vase of 3 blooms in daffodil classes, Derek Phillips
Daffodil Society Diploma for best daffodil exhibit in members’ classes, Peter Sallnow.
Nailsea Society Diploma for best bloom in Division 1, 2, 4 and 5-12, Alan Purnell.
Nailsea Society Diploma for best bloom in Division 3, John Hamblin
Nailsea Society Diplomas for best miniature bloom and best bloom in members’ class Bill Knight.
This popular show is now in its 160th year and the Summer Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday 3/4th August
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