'Best Ever' Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society Summer Show
TV chef and restaurateur Rick Stein was impressed
Winner Dennis Flaherty (on right) is presented with his award by Rick Stein, with Paul Lynch
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A large crowd attended the Chiswick Horticultural and Allotments Society (CHAS) annual Summer Show last weekend. Guest of honour was television chef and restaurateur Rick Stein, who presented the awards and praised the standard of the entries.
Dennis Flaherty received The Society cup for the highest total of points in the Flowers, Fruit and vegetable classes.
"One of the best in living memory", was how one person attending commented, which was music to the ears of Show organisers Michael and John. The organisers say thanks go to the many volunteers that made it possible, be it Satcha for sweeping and tidying, Martin, Christine and Caroline for digging the Show out of a hole, volunteering to be judges at a late stage, and a host of golden others assisting and serving in the crowds.
Rick Stein
was the same amiable character we see on the screen, making himself available
to all and adding stardust to the presentation. Indeed the allotments
played a bit part in his move to Chiswick, so impressed was he by the
neat rows of plots he passed on one of his morning strolls when reconnoitring
Chiswick. He and his wife were very impressed with the quality of the
produce.
Ruth
Caleb with the Jubilee Cup for the highest total points in the flower
classes
Kate Miscampbell
receiving the Chatsworth Vase for the highest total points in the sweet
pea classes
Joy
Richardson receiving the Forth Trophy for the best exhibit in the vegetable
classes
The children's prize winner receiving congratulations from Rick Stein.
Some
of those who attended relaxing at the event
Other winners were Roger Cook, who received the Snappy Snaps £50 voucher for best photo in show and Aileen Flaherty received the Sutton Court Cup on behalf of St Mary's RC school for the school with the most entries in the show. See pictures below.
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June 27, 2019
