100 years of flower and dog show (From Thisisdorset)
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100 years of flower and dog show
8:00pm Wednesday 12th September 2012 in Latest By Anne Bell
n Committee secretary Caroline House, chairman Paul White and honorary president Pete Ray plant a tree to mark anniversary
THE 100th anniversary event of the Whitchurch, Morcombelake and Ryall Flower and Dog Show went ahead successfully.
A tree was planted at the village hall on the day to mark the 100th anniversary of the show.
More than 650 people attended the event, with over 550 entries in the various show classes.
It was the third year of the hotly contested “men only” cake making competition, with the highest number of entries to date and 19 men fighting to win the trophy.
Richard Legg won the first prize, winning the cup back from last year’s winner, Paul White. Richard had won the cup in the first year of the competition.
On behalf of the organisers, Dave Alley said they wanted to say a big thank you to the event’s sponsors, stall holders and everyone who helped make the show happen, despite the worst of the British summer weather.
Main trophy winners
Most points in cut flowers: Tricia Fry
Best flower exhibit: Tricia Fry
Best fruit exhibit and most points in local veg class: Briony Blair
Best exhibit in veg class: Briony Blair
Most Points in open veg class: Simon Hughes
Most Points in Home Produce: Tricia Fry
Winner in Men’s cookery class: Richard Legg, pictured
Handicraft Vase: Joan Symonds
Most Points in Children’s classes: Joanna House
Best Child’s exhibit: Ellie Hughes
Best photography entry: Tracey Sadler
Dog show results
Cutest puppy: Natasha Welch with Sam
Best veteran: Tracy Sadler with Charlie
Junior handler: Louis Fendall with Daisy
Most handsome dog: Louise Willcox with Henry
Prettiest Bitch: Rita Farnworth with Rona
Best rescue: Mrs Butchers with Winney
Best brace: Holly & Annabel Forrest with April & May
Best mismatched brace: Pam Cooper with George and Bartley
Best condition: Gaynor Glyde with Doodle
Dog judge would most like to take home: Susan Howse with Peppa
Musical sit: Sally Newman with Tally Mo
Best in show: Louise Willcox with Henry
Gundog scurry: Claire Richards with Fizzer
