Last summer we had a hose pipe ban and wonderfully hot weather, this year, what a contrast, weeks of rain and wind playing havoc with all the garden flowers and vegetables, but the Village Hall in Chipperfield on 23 June was a delight, full of fantastic flowers and produce. The scent of sweet peas and roses was wonderful, the floral arrangements, the domestic section together with the handicraft was of a very high standard and was very much admired by everyone. The photography classes attracted so many entries that the judge found it very difficult as the standard gets higher and higher.

The prizes were presented by Tony Briselden, who had very kindly judged the photography section. Our very grateful thanks must go to all our judges and helpers, without whom we could not run the shows. In spite of the weather, it was a very successful show, especially for Roger Pigg, who swept the board, winning all but one of the medals and trophies. The T.J. Denny Trophy (best specimen rose) – Roger Pigg; National Rose Society�s Bronze Medal (best exhibit of roses) – Roger Pigg; The Pettet Cup (most points in rose classes) – Roger Pigg; National Sweet Pea Society�s Medal (best sweet pea exhibit) – Roger Pigg; A.T. Hutchinson Challenge Cup (sweet peas) – Roger Pigg; F. Baldwin Cup (floral art) – Ann Rees; Cottagers Challenge Cup (most points overall) – Roger Pigg

Autumn Show – Saturday 22 September – Chipperfield Village Hall

After a wonderful summer show featuring roses and sweet peas, now it is the turn of the dahlias and chrysanthemums. There are classes for fruit and vegetables as well as asters, gladioli, fuchsias and mixed flowers; floral art and domestic classes. Handicraft classes for hand knitting, soft toys, embroidery, canvaswork handicraft etc, a junior section and photography has its own three classes. Further details from show secretary Roger Pigg 01442 834287. Staging takes place from 8-10.45am followed by the judging. The doors open at 2.30pm and prize giving is at 3.30pm. Teas are served in the afternoon and there is an auction of produce and a raffle.

Photography classes for the Autumn Show

1. A door knocker

2. A landscape view;

3. Nuts and bolts

Photography classes: Spring Show 29 March 2008

1. Reflections

2. Candle Light

3. Doorways.

Summer Show 21 June 2008

1. A Cottage Garden

2. Time

3.Steps.

Autumn Show 20 September 2008

1. Apples

2.Woodland

3. Rush Hour.

Ann Soanes